Improving range of keyless entry
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Originally Posted by jimrockford
I'm a little interested in this technique. My diversity antenna is disconnected due to the installation of an aftermarket head unit. Where is the stock antenna located for the RS3000 and how hard is it to access? 20 feet is 20 feet.
The RS3000 antenna is located under the dashboard (take the panel off) and its a solid gray wire that isn't connected to anything on one end.. It will be located by somewhere under the steering wheel. Does that make sense? :pat:
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
Sorry for the quick question. I've got the TDS alarm and was wondering if I will have to reprogram it if I change the battery. I've lost the instructions so I guess I would have to make a trip to the dealer if it needs to be reprogrammed.
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Originally Posted by SLC Punk
I am 99% sure that you will not have to reporgram it if you change the battery. I have never seen a remote that has needed to be re-programed after a battery change (OEM and aftermarket)
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Originally Posted by SLC Punk
The RS3000 antenna is located under the dashboard
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Originally Posted by SLC Punk
I am 99% sure that you will not have to reporgram it if you change the battery. I have never seen a remote that has needed to be re-programed after a battery change (OEM and aftermarket)
Originally Posted by jimrockford
You're right. Reprogramming simply authorizes the remote to work with the alarm unit. Replacing the batteries in the transmitter won't affect the unique identifier that the alarm unit is looking for.
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Originally Posted by jimrockford
That doesn't seem like the optimum location to get a good signal.
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
Thanks for the replies guys. I think it may be time for a new battery because mine doesn't always unlock/lock when I push the button.
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haha..
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
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haha..
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
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haha..
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
haha..
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
Okay, I just tried putting the remote to my ass...and oh man it felt good! (j/k)
It actually increased my range from 8 feet to about 30. Unbelievable.
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bump!
the battery must be low on my remote because it suddenly barely works.
where do i get a new battery (please not the stealer!), and are there any instructions related to it?
the battery must be low on my remote because it suddenly barely works.
where do i get a new battery (please not the stealer!), and are there any instructions related to it?
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bump!
the battery must be low on my remote because it suddenly barely works.
where do i get a new battery (please not the stealer!), and are there any instructions related to it?
the battery must be low on my remote because it suddenly barely works.
where do i get a new battery (please not the stealer!), and are there any instructions related to it?
Radio Shack, Walgreens, RiteAid, Kmart, Walmart...any of those should have your battery. Pop open the back, and stick in a new battery.
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Here's proof that the "hold it to your chin" method uses your brain as a transmitter. My F150 remote is good a for a block at least, and my girlfriend's is only good for like 30 feet. I held her remote to my chin and it worked about 100 feet away. She tried it and it didn't work. Did I mention she's blonde?....
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I think the antenna in the transmitter has to be a specific length, ie length in proportion to the frequency or something, one of the electrical engineers should chime in here. I remember from R/C car days even 1/2" removed from the reciever wire would dramatically reduce the range. the link to the chin trick was good, but strange, isn't the transmitter in your hand already? I think messing with the transmitter would be scary. mechanics=no problem, electrics=evil.
Speaking of alarms my 95 has an alarm, installed by the stealer, but it only locks the doors, the unlock function does not work, there are some wires that hang down under the dash that go to the alarm, but I am a little scared to mess with them until I know a little more. I was told most of the alarms of that era are not factory toyota, but installed by a third party;however, the third party alarm was all the same mfr. not sure?? If they are all similar does anyone have a wiring diagram?
Speaking of alarms my 95 has an alarm, installed by the stealer, but it only locks the doors, the unlock function does not work, there are some wires that hang down under the dash that go to the alarm, but I am a little scared to mess with them until I know a little more. I was told most of the alarms of that era are not factory toyota, but installed by a third party;however, the third party alarm was all the same mfr. not sure?? If they are all similar does anyone have a wiring diagram?
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I've installed maybe a hundred alarms over the years, an no, different brands can be radically different...
Probably just one wire loose though, bummer.
Probably just one wire loose though, bummer.
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yeah I might as well just use the stupid key by the time mine works....
the true question is who was the bast@rd who designed the ultra-high frequency tweeter of death for the yota factory alarms.... :cry:
the true question is who was the bast@rd who designed the ultra-high frequency tweeter of death for the yota factory alarms.... :cry:
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