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Lousy fob range...with 12v solutions start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hutch606, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    I’ve replaced fob batteries and switched fob but I can’t get beyond 10’ away from truck.

    curious if anybody has had issues with 12v solutions remote starter?

    it worked good (worked 50’+) for the first year but all of a sudden it’s lousy. No I’ve not yet pulled dash apart to disconnect. Wanted to ask if this was a known issue.
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    All the vendors use the same Fortin control unit...your probably getting RF interference from an aftermarket USB adapter or splitter any of those in the truck?
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    Truck is bone stock, normal premium radio. Only thing usb is my phone charger. Removed without any change.
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    Mine was real hit or miss too on range. I just ended up installing the cell module from Amazon for 110 bucks and not have to worry about it again.
     
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    Hold it up under your chin, the beam will go further out your eyes. Seriously, try this and let us know what happens.
     
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  6. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    It’s not the starter it’s your factory fob.
     
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    I had to upgrade to the long range remote for this exact reason. Though, I never had good range to begin with.
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    Yes I know I can replace with cell module. Or fab up a big-ass Pringle’s can antenna. Or build a booster for the truck.

    My question was if folks had experienced a massive performance degradation over night. So, thanks for anybody with an intelligent thought like the usb splitter or other RF interference. Can’t think of anything off hand but will report back...
     
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  9. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    Has nothing to do with remote start
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    My fob is kinda weird, I can lock it from at least 100 yards away but I have to be at least within 10 feet of my truck to unlock it. I’m assuming that’s not normal but at the same time it’s probably safer haha
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:16 PM
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    Install any led lights recently?
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:25 PM
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    110? which one?
     
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    Sorry my solution of unlimited range for a 100 bucks wasn't intelligent enough.
     
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    Hope some folks can learn to read.

    For others, realized that I added a usb battery for phone charging etc. since removing, its been much better.
     
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  16. Feb 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    No issues here. Crazy range
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    Some people need to learn to read, some need to learn to write.
     
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