I was walking out from the mall yesterday and wanted to test out how far the key FOB would reach from. I tested with the panic button since there is no audible notification when you lock/unlock. It didn't work until I was less than 25 or 30 ft. from the car.

Is this normal?

How long is it supposed to reach? Thanks!

 

When I replaced the fob batteries, it would work at ~40'-50'.

 

When you're only 15 the range is only about 25ft. It gets longer the older you get. When you're my age I can reach it from China

 

Lol. Also, what is the purpose of the littled red thing at the top?

 

It's the transmitter.

 

On top of FP or the fob.

 

Holding the fob under your chin will allow it to go as far as 100 feet. I do it on our dealership lot all the time. Also, the signal for panic will travel farther than unlock/lock will

 

Huh?


My panic button only worked from about 30 feet away. Do you think a battery replacement would do the trick?

 

Well Im not sure. I think it has to do with line of site, the way your car is facing, and the battery life. I just know t hat if I put the fob under my chin I am able to set of the alarm from my desk and my car is accross the parking lot, accross the street and then through another lot.

 

If you pull down your pants and stick it in your butt crack it will transmit up to 150' from your car. Give it a try!

 

Just make sure you don't hit the key release button before you do or it may be quite painful with the key sticking out! Don't ask me how I know this.

 

The shape of your butt acts like a parabolic dish which results in a greatly increased range.

As for the key release button, some are rumored to enjoy the experience!