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Verio · 10-31-2009, 11:28 PM

Just curious what the distance is normally for others? I think my fob may be defective... often times I have to hit the Lock > Remote Start button combo 3-4 times before it starts, and that's much closer than what it takes to make the horn honk when I press the lock button.

Beandip2811 · 10-31-2009, 11:34 PM

Should be with in two hundred feet. If you need to be closer than that it may help to have your remotes reprogramed. And I'm sure you know this but just make sure that you press the lock button first, then the remote start button for 2-3 seconds. If you can see your car the lights will flash on the lock cycle then flash twice just before the car starts. When your car does start it will leave the running lights on. Hope that helps.

DrumDawg · 11-01-2009, 08:24 AM

80-100 yards

shankomatic · 12-17-2009, 08:18 AM

I have also noticed the remote start range is much lower than the range of the door lock/unlock. The lock/unlock seems to work from well across a large parking lot, and the remote start feature seems to only work within 50 feet or so.

AWK · 12-17-2009, 08:34 AM

Hold the fob vertical, don't point it at the car. This will increase your range

AWK

Mzodarg · 12-17-2009, 08:53 AM

Mine works from a third story window about 250 ft away, and as long as it cold enough-my heated seat will work also.

Mike

Verio · 12-17-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankomatic

I have also noticed the remote start range is much lower than the range of the door lock/unlock. The lock/unlock seems to work from well across a large parking lot, and the remote start feature seems to only work within 50 feet or so.

Exactly. I can unlock/lock the car from across the parking lot... but I can smash that remote start button 50 times, and nothing happen until I'm almost right in front of it.

tjd24 · 12-17-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWK

Hold the fob vertical, don't point it at the car. This will increase your range

AWK

+1 - I found once I held it vertical I was able to Lock / Remote Start from across the parking lot consistently.

10-31-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 748 View My Garage	Distance on Remote Start? Just curious what the distance is normally for others? I think my fob may be defective... often times I have to hit the Lock > Remote Start button combo 3-4 times before it starts, and that's much closer than what it takes to make the horn honk when I press the lock button. __________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

10-31-2009, 11:34 PM	#2
Beandip2811 #25263 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 348 View My Garage	Should be with in two hundred feet. If you need to be closer than that it may help to have your remotes reprogramed. And I'm sure you know this but just make sure that you press the lock button first, then the remote start button for 2-3 seconds. If you can see your car the lights will flash on the lock cycle then flash twice just before the car starts. When your car does start it will leave the running lights on. Hope that helps. __________________

11-01-2009, 08:24 AM	#3
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 388	80-100 yards __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

12-17-2009, 08:53 AM	#6
Mzodarg Remembering those in Blue Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Blk w/IOM Int Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 479	Mine works from a third story window about 250 ft away, and as long as it cold enough-my heated seat will work also. Mike __________________ SOLD. www.harleytechtalk.org

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12-17-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
shankomatic Drives: 2010 2LT V6 ABM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastpointe, MI Posts: 31	I have also noticed the remote start range is much lower than the range of the door lock/unlock. The lock/unlock seems to work from well across a large parking lot, and the remote start feature seems to only work within 50 feet or so.

12-17-2009, 08:34 AM	#5
AWK Drives: Inferno Orange Camaro RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Hold the fob vertical, don't point it at the car. This will increase your range AWK