intelligent key fob range

aszyd · 09-11-2014, 10:27 AM

I'm with the rest of these guys, the car doesn't have an auto lock function. It didn't on my Sport '09 and it doesn't on my S-T-Nav '13.

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 10:29 AM

It relocks if I lock and unlock but don't open a door or gate.

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

It relocks if I lock and unlock but don't open a door or gate.

No shitt

Spooler · 09-12-2014, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

It relocks if I lock and unlock but don't open a door or gate.

Correct

6MT-Z34 · 09-11-2014, 10:32 AM

Walk until ur alarm doesn't reach anymore.... Place the fob next to ur head and try again...it works!!

I saw this from Top Gear and it worked lol

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 11:06 AM

maybe the fob battery is low?

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 11:07 AM

maybe you got rf interference from nearby towers?

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 11:07 AM

maybe your fob switch itself is wearing out?

MacCool · 09-12-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe the fob battery is low?

This^. First place to start.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe you got rf interference from nearby towers?

Maybe this.^

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Originally Posted by kenchan

maybe your fob switch itself is wearing out?

Nah.

kenchan · 09-12-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Nah.

oakland 9424 · 09-11-2014, 12:57 PM

quick fix: short term put on temple and activate. head increases range ( i know , ********. works!). i would assume battery change is in order

Motionmagic · 09-11-2014, 01:03 PM

He has already changed the battery?

"ive bought 2 different pairs of CR2032 batteries from different, local stores (to avoid fake batteries online). the good by date is 2022! no idea why the range is so bad now"

kenchan · 09-11-2014, 01:07 PM

chops- glad i could help.

SouthArk370Z · 09-12-2014, 08:30 AM

My first guess is that it's a low fob battery but you seem to have ruled that out. I'd check the antennas and make sure they haven't moved, coax isn't nicked/crushed, or that you haven't somehow blocked them when making mods. Details in FSM.

Edit: First thing I'd do is check the contacts on the fob battery holder. A good buffing with a piece of denim or other rough cloth or a few swipes with a pencil eraser will usually remove any corrosion that may be present.

4TthAnnyZ · 09-12-2014, 09:52 AM

My fobgina just stopped working all together. Battery indicator in the car says its still over half. So I guess it's just broken, a trip to the dealer to complain is in my near future.

09-11-2014, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 23	I'm with the rest of these guys, the car doesn't have an auto lock function. It didn't on my Sport '09 and it doesn't on my S-T-Nav '13. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

09-11-2014, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	It relocks if I lock and unlock but don't open a door or gate. Drex likes this.

09-11-2014, 12:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
oakland 9424 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 16 Drives: 2011 370Z 7ATLoaded Rep Power: 16	Fob quick fix: short term put on temple and activate. head increases range ( i know , ********. works!). i would assume battery change is in order

09-12-2014, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	My first guess is that it's a low fob battery but you seem to have ruled that out. I'd check the antennas and make sure they haven't moved, coax isn't nicked/crushed, or that you haven't somehow blocked them when making mods. Details in FSM. Edit: First thing I'd do is check the contacts on the fob battery holder. A good buffing with a piece of denim or other rough cloth or a few swipes with a pencil eraser will usually remove any corrosion that may be present. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 09-12-2014 at 08:54 AM.

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09-11-2014, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 17	Walk until ur alarm doesn't reach anymore.... Place the fob next to ur head and try again...it works!! I saw this from Top Gear and it worked lol

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	maybe the fob battery is low?

09-11-2014, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	maybe you got rf interference from nearby towers?

09-11-2014, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	maybe your fob switch itself is wearing out?

09-11-2014, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Motionmagic Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mobile, Alabama Age: 65 Posts: 14 Drives: 2009 370Z Base M/T Rep Power: 12	He has already changed the battery? "ive bought 2 different pairs of CR2032 batteries from different, local stores (to avoid fake batteries online). the good by date is 2022! no idea why the range is so bad now"

09-11-2014, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	chops- glad i could help.

09-12-2014, 09:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
4TthAnnyZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saint Cloud, MN Posts: 171 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 12	My fobgina just stopped working all together. Battery indicator in the car says its still over half. So I guess it's just broken, a trip to the dealer to complain is in my near future.