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Why did Toyota give the key fob a 7' radius???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tucker771, Jul 9, 2015.

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  1. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:32 AM
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    I just don't get why. It makes no sense...what use is it if you have to be right up next to the car anyways. Especially with the panic button. Anyone else have this problem? I'm pretty sure I read in the owners manual that the range is 6-7 feet from the factory. Also, any aftermarket kits for extended range?
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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    what is the gray wire mod?
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:54 AM
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    Try sticking the remote under your jaw and pressing it. Distance increases. It really works!
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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    Mine works from about 100 ft
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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    Maybe you need some new batteries OP.
     
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  6. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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  7. Jul 9, 2015 at 11:58 AM
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    I've been pretty far from it and it works great, way over 7'
     
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  8. Jul 9, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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    bfg at ko2, method double standard
    can confirm my key fob sucks too OP. maybe i'll try getting a new battery
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2015 at 12:49 PM
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    Sounds like a stupid human trick, but it does work. I've played with my kids doing it, walk out until you're out of range then do it and get another 100 feet out of it. You can just use your hand over it and above your head as well if you don't like the thought of shooting your brain :laugh:
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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    Lol ya'll made me want to do some research. Found this. Guess your head is a good conductor/antenna haha
    http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tech-myth-holding-the-care-rem-83663
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    yep the weaker the battery the shorter the range it has
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    Brand new battery too...I guess I'll just have to look like an idiot every time I unlock my car lol
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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    I have the same truck and the same year as yours and I do AGREE the range is no more then seven feet with good batteries or not . This is normal as criss66 has the same truck as you and i and the same year . So yes you ant gettin much further then seven feet unless you hook up 220 volts to the fob lol What ? over kill ? I think not . lets just call it plug n play
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    I say we attatch Telescoping CB antennas to our remotes
     
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  15. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    thats a great idea , and maybe put a dish network satellite on our roofs
     
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  16. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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    In all seriousness though do you know of any remote kits that work better?
     
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  17. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    The only option would be to buy aftermarket in all honesty . Best buy would be your best bet .
     
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    Hell at that point I might as well get a remote start kit!
     
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  19. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    Thats my plan when I get the extra money , Honestly you will not get any better range no matter what you do , the 2nd gen trucks are far better with the range as Toyota improved the range on 2nd gen Tacomas
     
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  20. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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    Gray wire mod is when you ground the gray wire under the driver side kick panel next to your foot and it will give you diff lock in 4hi , 4Lo and 2hi instead of just 4Lo
     
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