Weak Key Fobs
#1
Junior Member
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Weak Key Fobs
I've been having a lot of problems lately with my key fobs. I've replaced the batteries three times in three weeks and the situation isn't improving. The one remote only works when you're 1-2 feet away from the car. The other remote is pretty much dead. I found this thread:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...light=weak+fob
In talking with Pat, he hasn't come up with a solution either.
Anyone got some suggestions?
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...light=weak+fob
In talking with Pat, he hasn't come up with a solution either.
Anyone got some suggestions?
#3
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS
Expert Gearhead
Hmmm the 97 has always given me trouble. 95 will work from miles away in comparison. Dr. Bob had mentioned 97 RAC was a known issue and you could put in a 98 to increase your distance. I haven't found a replacement yet though.
New batteries or not...I also experience limited range, however it'* nothing new
New batteries or not...I also experience limited range, however it'* nothing new
#4
Junior Member
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I opened mine up for the 93 and thoroughly cleaned them with electrical contact cleaner. It doubled my range, and I can actually increase the range further by holding the Fob to my jawbone. Your body will act as a TX antenna.
#5
Junior Member
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Hmmm the 97 has always given me trouble. 95 will work from miles away in comparison. Dr. Bob had mentioned 97 RAC was a known issue and you could put in a 98 to increase your distance. I haven't found a replacement yet though.
New batteries or not...I also experience limited range, however it'* nothing new
New batteries or not...I also experience limited range, however it'* nothing new
Hmm...it just doesn't seem acceptable to me. I could almost watch the problem grow overnight. Literally. The entire system worked very well, now it'* just loped off to next to no functionality. :?
#6
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
Originally Posted by willwren
I opened mine up for the 93 and thoroughly cleaned them with electrical contact cleaner. It doubled my range, and I can actually increase the range further by holding the Fob to my jawbone. Your body will act as a TX antenna.
#7
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Thread Starter
Originally Posted by willwren
I opened mine up for the 93 and thoroughly cleaned them with electrical contact cleaner. It doubled my range, and I can actually increase the range further by holding the Fob to my jawbone. Your body will act as a TX antenna.
Did you spray the electrical contact cleaner directly on the contacts? Or did you lightly "brush" it on with a Q-tip of sorts?
#9
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Originally Posted by L27Buick
how do i open it to clean it?