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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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Question key fob range

Anyone know how to increase Key fob range? I have to stand next to vehicle to lock-unlock.

2003 Disco II

Is there some sort of antenna or something. I changed battery on Fob no change.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:31 AM
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Here's the receiver, IMHO opening up the headliner to get at it might be less than fun....
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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If you have a good battery, the ranges will vary. By that I have been able to lock or unlock from my apartment my D2 at over 100 feet and yet sometimes I have to be within touching distance to have it work, kind of depends on what angle I am coming from.
You may also try holding the FOB up to your chin, it can improve the range, just not sure why.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks for the info I will give it a try!
 
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