Losing range on keychain remotes

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  1. trg
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    Both of the keychain remotes have needed to be closer and closer to the car to work, one of them sometimes doesn't even work from right next to the car, and the other doesn't work at all. I've replaced the batteries with fresh ones a couple times, and it didn't make any difference. Is there something else I can do, or will I just have to get new remotes? What's the cheapest I can get one, and where?

    TIA.
     
    trg, Apr 26, 2007
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    i too would like to know. one of my remotes works farther than the other. Its just annoying than anything else.
     
    1meanrex, Apr 27, 2007
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    That happened to mine and I changed the battery and it started working again:eek4:
     
    wings_23, Apr 27, 2007
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    Well, a quick fix is to just hold the remote to your chin. That should double your range. It sounds stupid, but it works great. We used to be able to get a couple of hundred yards out of some of the dei alarm remotes.

    Russ
     
    WRX1, Apr 27, 2007
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    x2 true story
     
    AWDimprezaL, Apr 27, 2007
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    ^^^^ yep i do it all the time
     
    pksublime, Apr 27, 2007
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    I agree hold it up, the stock keyless remote isnt very good IMO
     
    T-REX5000, Apr 27, 2007
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    I was gonna mention the chin thing but thought everyone would think I'm crazy:crazy: It really does work though.
     
    badbennyb, Apr 27, 2007
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    Anyone know yet if the new style key/remotes work with the older subies?
     
    Shibbs, Apr 27, 2007
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    ...and as mentioned before, change your battery soon.
     
    kickin_81, Apr 27, 2007
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