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12-26-2013, 05:02 PM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Key Fob Range
Not sure if this is the right forum to be posting in... if not, please feel free to direct me...
Wondering if anyone knows the range/distance the key fob has? Meaning, how far away can I be and still lock/unlock the car with the key buttons...
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12-26-2013, 06:49 PM
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With a fresh set of batteries, I was able to unlock from about 230 feet... as long as it was line of site... Granted, the car would automatically lock itself by the time I got to it.
Obviously, it'll be less distance as your battery in the fob is used up.
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12-28-2013, 10:47 PM
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Drives: Want a yaris Join Date: May 2012
Location: SE Missouri
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Mine will only work from about 75 foot. My key fob battery is probably low though. It has been like this since I got the car last year. (08 97k miles) I assume stock fob battery.
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12-29-2013, 08:56 AM
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Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Montreal Canada
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My 08 key fob still has its original battery, i'm wondering just how long its going to last.
A trick i saw on Top Gear to extend its range is to hold the key up to your head and then press the button,sounds weird but it gives me an extra 50-75ft range. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jACSPipPSE
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01-03-2014, 11:57 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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awesome, thanks all!
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