decrease in remote 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: May 09, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Topic: decrease in remote range

Posted By: docfnky
Subject: decrease in remote range
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 4:42 PM

hey guys, i have a basic viper car alarm....it's been installed since 2001 and everything works fine...just that now to use the remote i have to be practically next to the car...is there anything that i can do to get the same range as when it was new?

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Posted By: slicksam
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 4:49 PM

change the battery in the remote

or try another remote.

make sure the antenna of the alarm is close to the window

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Testing is the key

Posted By: redlight831
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 7:34 PM

i have the same problem i replaced the battery and no change...i just dont have another remote to try

Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 8:24 PM

Use a volt meter and check to see that the new battery is indeed good. You would be suprised how many times a new battery is garbage. Radio Shack seems to only sell dead batteries. Adding window tint to the car will also reduce your range. If the problem occurred gradually, then the remote could be wearing out. If it happened suddenly, was any work done on the car recently? Maybe the antenna has come unplugged. Locate a dealer and have them try a new remote.

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sparky

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 04, 2004 at 2:46 PM

sounds like a ground issue to me.... most of the DEI units with poor range after a year or two are poor ground problems.....

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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

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