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BlackCamaro · 01-26-2010, 09:53 AM

Anybody else have a sucky remote start distance? I can lock/unlock from like 3-4 blocks away, but I have to be like 60 ft. within range to remote start. What's the point if I can only start when I'm damn near in the car?? It's like that for both key sets I have.

camaro1 · 01-26-2010, 10:31 AM

all the factory gm remote starts do not have that great of range,, gm wants you to purchase the advance 2way remote kit(with extended range) for there other vehicles if you want better range, i have this on my wife's hhr and the range still is not as good as the aftermarket units.

Angrybird 12 · 01-26-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCamaro

Anybody else have a sucky remote start distance? I can lock/unlock from like 3-4 blocks away, but I have to be like 60 ft. within range to remote start. What's the point if I can only start when I'm damn near in the car?? It's like that for both key sets I have.

mainly so you can look out the window and see that your car has started.. from a couple blocks away you would never know if it did or did not start..
PS I have never had a problem with the remote start on my HHR.. It always worked as needed, just as far away as the remote locks do..

2010 SSRS · 01-26-2010, 10:36 AM

Never tried mine yet.

camaro1 · 01-26-2010, 10:45 AM

my aftermarket unit in my equinox has a range of over a 1/4 mile,, you will never get that from the factory units

glambert1 · 01-26-2010, 10:45 AM

I'm hoping eventually someone will make an iphone app for starting your car through onstar cmon lets get it done

Reaper1a · 01-26-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCamaro

Anybody else have a sucky remote start distance? I can lock/unlock from like 3-4 blocks away, but I have to be like 60 ft. within range to remote start. What's the point if I can only start when I'm damn near in the car?? It's like that for both key sets I have.

I'm in the exact same boat...I thought about seeing if any of those electronic guru's on here had tweeked anything to extend the range. Haven't come across anything as of yet.

Anybody have anything on that?

camaro1 · 02-13-2010, 08:10 PM

you can also to the head trick,,, hold the remote to the bottom of your chin and push the button,,, before you even post,,, go try it, you will be supprised how much distance you gain, as your head becomes a antenna.

Scheil · 02-13-2010, 10:56 PM

I guess I'm the exception mine works from 200 yards plus, I would like to have louder exhaust so I can hear it start. But it has a extremely long range. Do they offer the advanced remote on the camaro?

STRUT1 · 02-14-2010, 12:26 AM

I just purchased a viper alarm that has a 1 mile radius. However, I won't be able to test until my car gets out of the shop. You can also set the temperature inside your ride so when you get in your car the engine is ready and the cabin is nice and cozy.

tony1 · 02-17-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

my aftermarket unit in my equinox has a range of over a 1/4 mile,, you will never get that from the factory units

I'd be careful .. With this kinda range you might start up someone else's car..

tony1 · 02-17-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

you can also to the head trick,,, hold the remote to the bottom of your chin and push the button,,, before you even post,,, go try it, you will be supprised how much distance you gain, as your head becomes a antenna.

That's a great idea ... But will this kill any brain cells??

I don't have too many left to kill...

TonyNo · 02-17-2010, 06:47 PM

I have that Viper and the range is crazy!

Go Bassett · 02-17-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scheil

I guess I'm the exception mine works from 200 yards plus, I would like to have louder exhaust so I can hear it start.

+1

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01-26-2010, 10:31 AM	#2
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	all the factory gm remote starts do not have that great of range,, gm wants you to purchase the advance 2way remote kit(with extended range) for there other vehicles if you want better range, i have this on my wife's hhr and the range still is not as good as the aftermarket units. __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

01-26-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	my aftermarket unit in my equinox has a range of over a 1/4 mile,, you will never get that from the factory units __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

01-26-2010, 10:45 AM	#6
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02-13-2010, 08:10 PM	#8
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	you can also to the head trick,,, hold the remote to the bottom of your chin and push the button,,, before you even post,,, go try it, you will be supprised how much distance you gain, as your head becomes a antenna. __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

01-26-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Never tried mine yet.

02-13-2010, 10:56 PM	#9
Scheil Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM w\ Silver Stripes Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 42	I guess I'm the exception mine works from 200 yards plus, I would like to have louder exhaust so I can hear it start. But it has a extremely long range. Do they offer the advanced remote on the camaro? __________________ -Matt Team L99

02-14-2010, 12:26 AM	#10
STRUT1 Drives: '10 STRUT Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 112	I just purchased a viper alarm that has a 1 mile radius. However, I won't be able to test until my car gets out of the shop. You can also set the temperature inside your ride so when you get in your car the engine is ready and the cabin is nice and cozy. __________________

02-17-2010, 06:47 PM	#13
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	I have that Viper and the range is crazy! __________________

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