Dodge OEM Alarm

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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 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Topic: Dodge OEM Alarm

Posted By: jdeluna
Subject: Dodge OEM Alarm
Date Posted: December 11, 2004 at 8:42 PM

I have a 2003 Dodge Durango with the factory alarm system, it has decent range approx. 120 feet, I would like to extend the range if possible. How do I go about doing this ??? Does any know where the factory alarm unit is located at or the antenna so I can may extend it and put it behind the rearview mirror ??? I am also thinking of adding an add-on remote start unit to the factory like the Valet 551T or 556T so that is another reason I would like to extend the range of the factory remote. Thanks for any info and help. God Bless.

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Posted By: daniel2002p
Date Posted: December 11, 2004 at 9:58 PM

actually adding to the length of the antenna will not give you much of a gain if any at all, and the keylees entry module is located high high in the drivers kick, alsmost at the gauge height. I would recommend spending a few extra bucks and getting a remote starter where you do not have to use your factory remote.

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Posted By: hagmanti
Date Posted: December 11, 2004 at 9:59 PM

This is likely a lost cause. Factory units tend to be pretty well tied into the car and not very changeable. Also, the limiting factor may well be the transmitters themselves...

Sorry to be so negative-- just hate to think of you going to a lot of effort for nothing,

Many add-on units come w/ their own remote that you could use instead of the factory and that would give you much greater range. For instance, the rattler 369D...

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Posted By: furredoutgixxer
Date Posted: December 11, 2004 at 10:05 PM

best buy dan is right. the length of the antenna wont help with distance, and the price difference between a slave remote start and a stand alone is only about 20 bucks. the factory alarm can still be used with a start, the transmitter will work arm/disarm.

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