1999 ford explorer remote start

ok forget the lights question for now i can figure that out....but my reception is brutal.... i cant get it to do anything until im like 5 feet away from it....do i need to get a new remote or battery for the remote??? or is there a certain place i should put the antenna...right now its up in the center of the windshield by the mirror...partially under the factory tint...does that matter?99 xp

08 350z

First I would check the battery on the remote. Second i would check the antenna location, try a different location. About those parking lights. The alarm can be switched between (+) or (-) parking lights make sure its the correct polarity for your car.

i am a complete idiot i forgot the button had to be hit twice for it to start. thats all good now. im pretty sure i had the jumper set up for + but i will have to check it out. ill post up once i get done99 xp

08 350z