FlyinTurbo Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Hey all... I have a 03 SSS that I've installed a remote start kit into. It gets hot here in AZ, so if I can start the truck before I get in, I wont burn my hands on the wheel! I've replaced the battery on my key fob, which, of course, increased the range somewhat. I was hoping to get considerably more range than I currently have. Can anyone give me advice on how to increase the range of the key fob or make the truck more sensitive to the stock key fob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp ss Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 mount the antenna for the alarm in a better spot in the windshield so it will reach out better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinTurbo Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 mount the antenna for the alarm in a better spot in the windshield so it will reach out better Well, I am still using the stock setup. Where is the stock antenna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Well, I am still using the stock setup. Where is the stock antenna? you have remote start with a stock set up? I am guessing you mean no alram just aftermarket remote start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinTurbo Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 you have remote start with a stock set up? I am guessing you mean no alram just aftermarket remote start? Yep, thats exactly right. I have the stock 'alarm' with a remote start setup installed. That means I use the stock key fob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Yep, thats exactly right. I have the stock 'alarm' with a remote start setup installed. That means I use the stock key fob. stock fob means stock range. good luck getting any further. its intended to be a keyless entry and customers really dont need tremendous range on a keyless entry system so there is nothing to improve it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 stock range is around 100-150 feet away, the only way to get better range is to upgrade the entire security system to an aftermarket kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorredss Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Park closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 stock range is around 100-150 feet away, the only way to get better range is to upgrade the entire security system to an aftermarket kit Even with a fresh battery, I'm lucky if I get 50'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Even with a fresh battery, I'm lucky if I get 50'. Consider yourself lucky!! thats pretty good. for a few hundred bucks, you can have up to a mile! well worth it IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Consider yourself lucky!! thats pretty good. for a few hundred bucks, you can have up to a mile! well worth it IMO! Funny you should say that. I have often joked that I accidently hit the fob button while I was on the train into NYC and unlocked my truck. I'd NEVER want that kind of range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Well, those new kits are two-way, i.e.: the remote tells you what's going on... Imagine being on a train or bus almost a mile away from the truck and having fob go off telling you the truck's had a window broken or has been moved or someone tried to start it or something, and you're totally helpless... Forget that, I'm happy with my LOS (line of sight) keyfob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Try putting the fob under your chin, and hold your left arm in the air while standing on one foot. You gotta hold your mouth right, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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