Interior/Exterior Remote door unlock range...
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Remote door unlock range...
I was wondering if the rest of the MINIs out there have crap range like mine has. I have the '05 and the range it only like 15 or so feet. This stinks! I like to open the sun roof and windows but I am at the car and I find myself waiting for them to open. I am 6'3" and I do have a long stride and I also have a fast walking pace but this is not right. With my '99 Chevy I can unlock the doors from 50' or more.
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I have great range with my remote and I have an 05 MCS. The max range is approximately 50 yards or so. However, that range goes down when I am near high Radio Frequency environments like on military facilities or the airport. Sometimes there is so much RF flying around out there I guess the signal has a hard time being received.
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Originally Posted by Agro
To extend the range of the remote, touch the metal part of the key to your cheek as you press the button. It doubles or even triples the range. I don't know why touching the key to your finger doesn't have the same effect, but it doesn't.
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I know mine will transmit through my living room, into my carport, and unlock the car. however, I had my auto window down sunroof option disabled because I came out one morning and the windows and s'roof were open. Cant afford to have that happen when parked outside. JB
PS that's cool about touching your cheek to increase range, I'll try it this afternoon!
PS that's cool about touching your cheek to increase range, I'll try it this afternoon!
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Originally Posted by 2ndMiniac
Holding the key to your face (I point mine up at my chin, touching me) sends the signal through your nasal cavities and then uses you as an antenna. It really does work. I swear, I'm a physics major.
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