Remote Key
12-11-2007 | 12:35 PM
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I just wonder if you ever encountered this issue:
I previously was able to open my car from quite a distance (30m or so) with my remote keys. Starting two weeks ago, I'm just able to open my car no more than 5m away; and this happens with both keys (which means it's not some kind of key discharge issue): any hints ?
I previously was able to open my car from quite a distance (30m or so) with my remote keys. Starting two weeks ago, I'm just able to open my car no more than 5m away; and this happens with both keys (which means it's not some kind of key discharge issue): any hints ?
12-11-2007 | 02:03 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
My e 39 and X5 both unlocked from a long distance , but the new car only works within 10 feet or so, ask Rudy he helped me on this question.
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12-11-2007 | 02:06 PM
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I have noticed the same issue. I have found however that if you hold the button on the FOB down a little longer it will transmitt from a little farther away. Still it does not compare to the last car I had that would work from over 60' away.
12-11-2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by copello' post='505597' date='Dec 11 2007, 03:35 PM
I just wonder if you ever encountered this issue:
I previously was able to open my car from quite a distance (30m or so) with my remote keys. Starting two weeks ago, I'm just able to open my car no more than 5m away; and this happens with both keys (which means it's not some kind of key discharge issue): any hints ?
I previously was able to open my car from quite a distance (30m or so) with my remote keys. Starting two weeks ago, I'm just able to open my car no more than 5m away; and this happens with both keys (which means it's not some kind of key discharge issue): any hints ?
Please let me know if you get this resolved.
12-12-2007 | 01:23 AM
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12-12-2007 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcsOnFire' post='505856' date='Dec 12 2007, 01:23 AM
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12-12-2007 | 01:53 PM
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I have noticed that the range on my remote seems to have diminished as well. Let us know what the dealer has to say about it. As far as the Clarkson trick, this does indeed work. I first heard about it in the early 90's. Uses your body as an antenna increasing range.
12-12-2007 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='506058' date='Dec 12 2007, 10:53 PM
I have noticed that the range on my remote seems to have diminished as well. Let us know what the dealer has to say about it. As far as the Clarkson trick, this does indeed work. I first heard about it in the early 90's. Uses your body as an antenna increasing range.
12-12-2007 | 06:19 PM
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I had the same problem on my 550 and had my key replaced with a new one, as one key did work better than the other. Same thing. it really did not work any better than the old key, so took it in and they replaced the antenna for the remote. Voila, problem solved. Now I can unlock the car before I get to the garage.
The service advisor did tell me that the antenna was in the back.
The service advisor did tell me that the antenna was in the back.