My key fob seems to be weak and will only lock/unlock reliably if I'm within maybe 75ft, very hit and miss farther than that (with a clear line of sight). Both key fobs seem to be the same and batteries are good. I know I can use the app...I'm coming from a 4th gen 4Runner which worked from 300ft, but maybe that is abnormally far. Is 75ft normal for the key fob?
Weak key fob?
- Thread starter Evan
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I think you’re fortunate to get 75’, I have maybe 30’
Maybe it’s not your problem. But I keep my key in a Faraday cage whenever I can. Do you really want everybody to be able to listen to the conversation your key fob had with your car?
Same. Once I'm like 10-15 steps away from my vehicle the signal gets noticeably less reliable.
I have experienced the range to be pretty poor. You can use the app when are you more then a few steps from the car.
Agree, regarding reduced distance. I almost never use my fob. I unlock via the door handle to reduce the risk of capturing the fob signal.
This reason is why the reduced range may be a "feature" rather than a "bug"... (in other words, it may be on purpose, or at the very least, not necessarily a bad thing, despite being less convenient)
