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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 07:59 AM
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Default Question about range of keyless remote on.

I have watched as the range on my '00 2.8 remote has gone from bad to worse. It seems now that I almost have to touch the car to get it to work. Is there any way to increase the range or is this it? It sort of defeats the purpose of remote entry when you have to already be next to the car for it to work.
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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 08:08 AM
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Battery might be shot. Warranty replacement.
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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 08:12 AM
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Default where is the antenna for the keyless system- they'd be smart to integrate it with radio one

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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 08:52 AM
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Default I think it's behind the rear bumper

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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 11:01 AM
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Default Coupla tricks

Hold the remote under your chin, or hold it against your hip like a gunslinger. Turns your body into the antenna.

However, if you've noticed a decline in range, it does seems like your battery is crapping out. Nothing else in the system could wear out.
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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 12:57 PM
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Default If it's not your battery, then here's the official Audi tech bulletin on it...

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Old Jul 7, 2000 | 07:20 PM
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I totally agree, my 2.8's remote keyless thing is worthless, I basically have to be within 10 feet of the car for it to work, although on a clear night when the temperature's around 60 and it's 10 past the hour it will work fine. Audi's got a problem there given that my explorer will reach from a quarter mile away!
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Old Jul 8, 2000 | 12:56 AM
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Default but mine STILL sux, and i have a 99.5!! i noticed it getting worse too; batt. wears out that fast?

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Default Yeah my '00 sux too...so does my homelink (compared to both on my Grand Cherokee)

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