Keyless entry short range?

[1FastGT]

anyone else have a problem with their key less entry being too short of range like within 10-15 feet? sometimes not even as far as 10 feet like 3-5 feet?

my buddy with a 97 cobra has the same thing. is that just how they are or are our batteries weak in the controllers.

 

[g36 monkey]

ive been wondering the same thing.

 

[Ohgami]

My 98 is the same way and I have Brand new Batteries in the Fob. It could be the Antenna for the Keyless that is part of the culprit. But It's just a guess.

 

[1FastGT]

im gonna try and replace the battery without damaging the fob, and anyone have any idea where the remote control door lock reciever is?

 

[Matt94GT]

Mine works from about 15-20 feet, still sucks lol just thought its cause our cars are old, even my dads new ranger sucks its about 25ft, my GFs Cobalt SS works from like 100 feet away!?

 

[1FastGT]

=( I know all new chevys work from a nice distance (im a chevrolet technician) ughhhhhhh
I hate how mine is so short range

 

[Ohgami]

im gonna try and replace the battery without damaging the fob, and anyone have any idea where the remote control door lock reciever is?

It's in the Trunk Behind the Driver's Side Wheel Well Panel

 

[ddrracing]

The newer modules actually had an antenna output that attached to the quarter panel. I think the theory behind this is that you were using the entire car as an antenna. With that in mind, i have a spare module that i am about to tear into and try and find a way to use some sort of external antanna. Might be kind of hard without a print of the board, but i'll be giving it a try none the less. If i find a simple fix, i'll be sure to let you guys know.

 

[vermilion]

or just get an aftermarket alarm. they bypass the keyless entry.

 

[ddrracing]

aftermarket alarms suck. I managed to get some better range out of my stock stuff, just by moving the antenna for the module.

 

[vermilion]

i like the company directed - hornet. inexpensive and i know it works. really nice range too

 

[Mario7820]

I had the same problem but then i got a new batt and then it worked great

 

[Matt94GT]

i like the company directed - hornet. inexpensive and i know it works. really nice range too

yea they make good stuff.

 

[Boxcarracer944]

i got a new fob and got some more range