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question for extending keyless entry range

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by chasetheCarguy4x4, Jun 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM.

  1. Jun 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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    chasetheCarguy4x4

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    Does anyone know how or have any recommendations to increase the range of a standard 1st gen keyless entry, or any sort of product? I do know about holding it to your jaw and opening your mouth but I look crazy doing it in a parking lot.

     
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  2. Jun 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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    treyus30

    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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    I too have wondered this and only ever thought about the key fob side. The receiver side has much more potential due to its size but I've never looked inside
     
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  3. Jun 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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    VTCAL

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    No need to open your mouth!

    Just hold the fob to your chin. It's too good not to.

    But about this twitch I've recently developed, and this lisp I never had//////
     
  4. Jun 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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    treyus30

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    Take the can off in pic 3 to expose the circuity. I gained about 1/3 range just now, not joking

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  5. Jun 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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    Y'all got keyless entry? Fancy asses...
     
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  6. Jun 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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    chasetheCarguy4x4

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    You got “keyless” too, right? Like, your key broke off in the door and now it’s just...less.
     
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