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Old 05-31-2007, 08:47 PM
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2 centimeters. In fact, I have to rub mine against the window, spin three times and repeat an ancient rhyme from a Nepal monk before mine works.
Old 05-31-2007, 10:49 PM
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About 1-2 feet here also. My Nissan on the other hand I regularly set off by accident from inside the house on a regular basis.
Old 06-01-2007, 02:26 AM
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Porsche 993: two to five feet away
Toyota Forerunner: thirty to fourty feet away
Old 06-01-2007, 08:54 PM
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I tried to locate that antenna under the passenger seat, but didn't see it. Can anyone describe exactly where it is located? Not much room down there!
Old 06-01-2007, 10:30 PM
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Added an amplifier.
Range should now be about 6 miles...once I work out the extension cord issue.
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Old 06-02-2007, 11:35 AM
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10 inches with the new key fob, 20-30 inches with the ol switchbalde...it sucks!
Old 06-02-2007, 11:37 AM
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3-4 feet driver side only
Old 06-02-2007, 01:06 PM
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3 feet, from front or back of car, new battery
Old 06-02-2007, 03:39 PM
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So it appears the majority of us have little to no range with the stock setup. Any electrical geniuses here care to take a crack at a mod to improve this?

I don't mind the range problem so much, but having to sit by my door and push the damned button over and over again (sometimes it works right away, sometimes it doesn't) is annoying and at times embarassing.
Old 06-03-2007, 09:01 AM
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5 meters.. stock switchblade, with new battery. With old battery, 3 inches.
Old 06-04-2007, 04:33 AM
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Mine needs to be held right up against the window



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