How far away for remote start?

[drjbeyer]

I tried using my remote start today from about 30 feet and no luck. I had to get to about 15 feet for it to work. This seems odd. Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to possibly change batteries in the fob?

 

[Hwy. Chile]

My fob start works from at least ~100ft

Press lock first, even if locked, then double click start

 

[Fordcarsforfun]

Put the app on your phone and use it.

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[drjbeyer]

My fob start works from at least ~100ft

Press lock first, even if locked, then double click start

Yup, did that, but didn't work from over 20 feet away..

---------- Post added at 11:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 PM ----------

Put the app on your phone and use it.

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Did that too..

 

[CSJr]

Do you have 2 keyfobs? Try the second one to compare. 30 feet is way short. I was in the front of a supermarket, getting ready to step in line to check out and started the vehicle.from there. The truck was in the second row so at least 100 feet. But I did use the human extender method Which was holding the key fob under your chin while activating. Still amuses me that I can be an antenna!

 

[JetDriver480]

Mine works from the FOB about 100 yards... impressive really.

 

[smurfslayer]

Yeah, my experience is like JD; a long, long way.

Is it a consistent, repeatable issue, or only under certain conditions?

 

[ChevyChad]

I always remote start my truck from my office before I leave work. I don't know if its because I'm on the second story and there is a pretty clear line of sight, but mine will reach 100 yards easily as well from here. Very impressed with the range of this remote!

 

[theman1990]

I've found line of sight is necessary... If it's blocked, ya gotta be close..... Otherwise it starts from 100yd plus

 

[hamster]

Mine works from the FOB about 100 yards... impressive really.

Ditto.