Range of Keyless Entry??
11-30-04, 01:38 PM
#16
Originally posted by ntran18
I think the receiver in the GS is weaker or there are obstructions. The IS uses the same key on the same frequency and get much further ranges. You could actually program an IS key to open the GS doors and vice versa(for those with multiple cars).
I think the receiver in the GS is weaker or there are obstructions. The IS uses the same key on the same frequency and get much further ranges. You could actually program an IS key to open the GS doors and vice versa(for those with multiple cars).
Originally posted by TRD-bB
Yes, I believe the IS has the longest range.
I can easily unlock/lock the IS from 50 yards away, without any chin or metal touching trick.
Yes, I believe the IS has the longest range.
I can easily unlock/lock the IS from 50 yards away, without any chin or metal touching trick.
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11-30-04, 06:52 PM
#20
Originally posted by rgarjr
Why would anyone want to unlock their doors at 80 ft away, as long as you are just near your car to get in that's a good range.
Why would anyone want to unlock their doors at 80 ft away, as long as you are just near your car to get in that's a good range.
I am sure people with GS4s don't exercise the 300HP everyday but it is nice to have when it is needed.
11-30-04, 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by Neo
I am sure people with GS4s don't exercise the 300HP everyday but it is nice to have when it is needed.
I am sure people with GS4s don't exercise the 300HP everyday but it is nice to have when it is needed.
BTW-my range is prob about 40-50ft
Last edited by chuckb; 11-30-04 at 07:23 PM.
11-30-04, 07:35 PM
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Without touching anything metal, not to say that it doesn't work, but if the key is aimed high enough, i can usually get around 20-30 ft. range. I don't get bad range, definately not 8-10 ft. That's damn near pointless. Except for saving door scratches.
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11-30-04, 08:35 PM
#23
So I told my BMW friend about the 'hold it to metal' idea...
My friend tested the idea of holding the key tip to the watch idea...
We literally were 20 cars widths away and he was able to beep his car.
It's not the fact that I have to unlock my car from 120 feet... it's more like- I want to lock it from a distance and I want to be able to press the button and locate my car. In Phoenix, SUVs and trucks are so popular that it's difficult to find the car sometimes since it could be hiding behind an expedition or something.
I wonder what the guys/gals over in Japan are doing to fix this problem. I'm sure someone went diy crazy and modded something already to fix the issue.
We literally were 20 cars widths away and he was able to beep his car.
It's not the fact that I have to unlock my car from 120 feet... it's more like- I want to lock it from a distance and I want to be able to press the button and locate my car. In Phoenix, SUVs and trucks are so popular that it's difficult to find the car sometimes since it could be hiding behind an expedition or something.
I wonder what the guys/gals over in Japan are doing to fix this problem. I'm sure someone went diy crazy and modded something already to fix the issue.
11-30-04, 09:42 PM
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yeah, this is one problem i can't figure out why... on my gs4, the range hasn't been great since day one, with or without new batteries, with or without tint. i have no clue, and seems like a lot of people have that problem too
on the other hand, on my is3 and some other lexus, the range hs been great and i can remote control the car from far away.
can't figure out why, but i hope there is a fix soon
on the other hand, on my is3 and some other lexus, the range hs been great and i can remote control the car from far away.
can't figure out why, but i hope there is a fix soon
12-01-04, 08:52 PM
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Off subject but when I'm bored in school and hang outside the parking lot stairs, I set my viper alarm off when people walk by, it's great really(atleast when you're bored). Then again i get a distance of around a thousand feet with it(560vx).
Does this help?
Does this help?
12-03-04, 11:40 AM
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i will take the plunge.. this winter break from school i will remove the cpillar and figure out how to extend the range... BUT i need to know how to remove the actual pillar someone have a diagram on how to remove it? i will start working on ir after my finals are over soo the earliest dec. 11th... someone provide me the diagram and i will do the research.
12-03-04, 11:48 AM
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I know this is not the stock remote, but my viper 2way pager 791 has the range of at least 200 yards. I tested it out at night walking to my car as I left school and it worked.
12-03-04, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by joshoowa
i will take the plunge.. this winter break from school i will remove the cpillar and figure out how to extend the range... BUT i need to know how to remove the actual pillar someone have a diagram on how to remove it? i will start working on ir after my finals are over soo the earliest dec. 11th... someone provide me the diagram and i will do the research.
i will take the plunge.. this winter break from school i will remove the cpillar and figure out how to extend the range... BUT i need to know how to remove the actual pillar someone have a diagram on how to remove it? i will start working on ir after my finals are over soo the earliest dec. 11th... someone provide me the diagram and i will do the research.
12-03-04, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by ntran18
Looks like you will beat me to this. This should help you. Check Banana GS webpage for directions to remove the sub. You will only need to remove the rear seats to get to the pillar panel. Good Luck.
Looks like you will beat me to this. This should help you. Check Banana GS webpage for directions to remove the sub. You will only need to remove the rear seats to get to the pillar panel. Good Luck.
12-03-04, 01:53 PM
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If I remember correctly, in the owner's manual, it says the range is about 3-4 meters (12 feet or so maximum). So this is clearly by design, and not a problem with the remote.