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Old 07-25-2005, 09:44 PM
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Default remote range sucks!
anyone know how i can increase the range of my car remote?
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Old 07-25-2005, 09:48 PM
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Check the Tech section. . .
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put the FOB under your chin when you press the button (seriously)
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Old 07-25-2005, 09:52 PM
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Default link for the lazy...
Thanks to Phil(qfrog)for this tech article.
J<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec78.shtml">Increasing Remote Range</a></li></ul>
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Old 07-25-2005, 09:54 PM
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under your chin and how would that help?
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works for me. give it a try
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Old 07-25-2005, 10:00 PM
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Default it's a medical phenomenon...electrophysiology! =-)
putting the remote to the temple works also. Although, we should not have to do these tricks to get the damn remote to work properly. If you have the flip key, you should keep the key closed before you unlock to increase range.
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Old 07-25-2005, 10:01 PM
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don't flame me, just try it.
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it really works, i do it all the time with my aftermarket alarm to start my car from my apartment
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theres an Audi service bulletin about it.
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