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Old 04-04-08, 02:39 PM
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I replaced the battery in my key and the longest range I have is 10-15 feet. How do I increase the range of the keyless entry?

Any suggestions?
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hold ur key under your chin and open your mouth....

lol
Old 04-04-08, 03:01 PM
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hold the key by your head, brain will work.
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believe it or not...
if i put my key under my chin, the signal can reach at least 90ft.
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Mine hasn't been working right either the last few weeks.. i guess its time for a battery change... 9 years is along time LOL..
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I need a new battery too, how much are these?
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Yes, the chin thing works somehow.

Anyone know the science behind this? I'm amazed and stupified.
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Thats one of the reasons i purchased the viper 5900 i get a mile range.
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Originally Posted by kenkaniff
Yes, the chin thing works somehow.

Anyone know the science behind this? I'm amazed and stupified.
Your head becomes a large antenna--seriously. Hence why you get a longer effective range with the same remote.
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Originally Posted by RI-Lex
I need a new battery too, how much are these?
it's $2.66 in autozone, i just replaced mine last sunday...
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wow so many serious responses. thank you all for being so helpful.
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Originally Posted by Chumacher
wow so many serious responses. thank you all for being so helpful.
Just in case you thought I was joking......
I wasnt.
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Chu, i don't know if you were being serious or not, but no joke, the chin thing works.

If that doesn't satisfy, get a remote start, the viper's got some long range.
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i just read an article that says that really does work. they also had a video. i guess your skull cavity acts like an antenna and increases the distance of the keyless range. amazing.

i think i'll just buy a viper car starter. thanks kenkaniff

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/v...ur-head-silly/

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the chin!?! u gotta be *****ing me. i got try that out


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