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Dbfordtech

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Posted: February 10, 2005 at 8:22 PM / IP Logged

Hi,

As a Ford tech, I have installed my share of remote starters in Fords,

but I recently installed an Ultra-start model U-3355A (2-way) into a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.

The range is pathetic (about 45 feet). I have checked the antenna wire for damage and even replaced it.

I replaced the antenna as well. The antenna is mounted next to the rear view mirror with the tip just below

the tint in the windshield.

I have changed the battery in the remote, and tried a new remote.

I know there are a lot of professional installers on this web site, and I would really appreciate

hearing some tips from you!

Thank you,

DBFORDTECH.

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Posted: February 10, 2005 at 8:41 PM / IP Logged

Move the whole antenna below the tint.

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U might try moving the RS Module also. Have you tried setting the RS Module on the floor or hang from dash before U tie it all up to see if there is any difference?

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Posted: February 10, 2005 at 10:32 PM / IP Logged

Personally I would replace the wiring & antenna again with another unit. You may have gotten the unlucky streak of having more than one bad antenna. Try another one cause this may help the situation.

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sparkie

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Posted: February 11, 2005 at 2:13 PM / IP Logged

Window tint can also seriously affect the range. Try moving the antenna outside the vehicle for a test. As mentioned, try replacing the antenna and the cable for it.

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If you have factory keyless and alarm in the vehicle it could interfering with the frequency of the remote starter.is the starter am or fm? try removing the fuse for the factory keyless

gsxrfl03

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 8:17 PM / IP Logged

Most good quality window tint has metal in it. That may be affecting the range....

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Posted: February 12, 2005 at 9:03 PM / IP Logged

SOunds like a bad brain or a bad ground

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Posted: February 13, 2005 at 4:44 AM / IP Logged

try removing the antenna from its current location and un-bundle any leftover antenna wire. stretch out the antenna wire so that its fairly straight, temporarily place the antenna somewhere inside the car (high on the front or rear windshield would be good) and then go test to see if your range has improved. if yes, then try re-routing the antenna wire so that none of it is bundled together.

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