2006 chevy impala, poor range
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: June 04, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Topic: 2006 chevy impala, poor range
Posted By: cyril
Subject: 2006 chevy impala, poor range
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 12:12 AM
I need advise on how to repair poor range with a factory installed remote in a 2006 chev impala, remote won't work unless within 10 feet of car. Warranty has run out and the dealer has not been able to repair it. this vehicle is loaded and also has onstar, everything works perfect, remote range is only problem. If anybody else had this problem please advise what I can do with it. ------------- cyri L. Churchill
Replies:
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 7:23 AM
Have you changed the battery in the remote?
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 8:47 AM
What's your budget?
www.bypasskit.com offers a setup with a new antenna, and aftermarket remotes, with more range. There's an option for a two-way confirming remote as well.
I haven't seen/used one, but installation should be fairly easy, not nearly as complex as installing a full-on remote starter.
Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 1:11 PM
expected range on the oem fob 10-50'
it's not really an extra part, it's software and a new remote.
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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta
Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Always check the batteries with a digital volt meter to make sure they are good. Are both remotes working the same? One may be defective. If you have window tint on any windows the range will be reduced. Check the antenna connector on the front windshield. If you have had the windshield replaced the new ones don't contain the antenna for the keyless entry.
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sparky
Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: February 14, 2008 at 10:00 PM
sparky, he's talking about the OEM Gm starter, the one that is just a firmware upgrade on the BCM
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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta
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