Intelligent key question..

vipor · 09-30-2009, 10:05 AM

The prox range from either door handle or the hatch is roughly 21 inches. The range of the remote itself is probably 50ft or more. If you want to increse the range a little bit just put the fob under your chin while using it. It sounds like an old wives tale, but it works, been doing it for years when working on cars.

MeetJoeAsian · 09-30-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

If you want to increse the range a little bit just put the fob under your chin while using it. It sounds like an old wives tale, but it works, been doing it for years when working on cars.

Yup, that is true. I've been doing this for years too. Customers would be looking at me weird, but when you have 200 cars on the front line, and you're trying to see where one is, it definitely helps...

cave vulture · 10-01-2009, 01:37 AM

With my Subaru Baja, if you hold the remote under your chin you get increased range for operating the remote. Havn't tried it yet with the Z , but theoretically with you acting as an antenna, it should work for the Z fob also.

kdo2milger · 10-01-2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cave vulture

With my Subaru Baja, if you hold the remote under your chin you get increased range for operating the remote. Havn't tried it yet with the Z , but theoretically with you acting as an antenna, it should work for the Z fob also.

i use to do the same thing with my viper alarm on the mach 1

it actually worked...not sure it would on this fob though...

SGTseanzie · 10-01-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

i use to do the same thing with my viper alarm on the mach 1

it actually worked...not sure it would on this fob though...

i also noticed that if you point the remote into your mouth, it gives it range too.... don't ask me how i know this..haha

MeetJoeAsian · 10-01-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SGTseanzie

i also noticed that if you point the remote into your mouth, it gives it range too.... don't ask me how i know this..haha

hmmmm...what else do you put in your mouth?

FricFrac · 10-01-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

hmmmm...what else do you put in your mouth?

Is that a question or a proposition? ;P

SGTseanzie · 10-10-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

hmmmm...what else do you put in your mouth?

I put the occasional slice of gum in there, from time to time.

schrute · 10-09-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

The prox range from either door handle or the hatch is roughly 21 inches. The range of the remote itself is probably 50ft or more. If you want to increse the range a little bit just put the fob under your chin while using it. It sounds like an old wives tale, but it works, been doing it for years when working on cars.

I tried this for the first time yesterday and was amazed at the result. The fob worked from about 150 yards away when I put it under my chin. I was stunned.

I did have a line of sight to the car as I was on an upper floor at work looking over the parking lot. No way my fob would work from that far without the chin trick.

This will come in handy on hot days to get the windows rolled down and the interior cooling for a few minutes while I make the hike out to my car.

terrycs · 10-10-2009, 02:49 PM

The i-key was meant to stay in ones pocket or purse. IMO, it just makes more sense to push the button on the door since you already have to put your hand on the handle to open it.

Also keep in mind the more often the i-key buttons are used, the faster the battery inside runs down.

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	The prox range from either door handle or the hatch is roughly 21 inches. The range of the remote itself is probably 50ft or more. If you want to increse the range a little bit just put the fob under your chin while using it. It sounds like an old wives tale, but it works, been doing it for years when working on cars. Smashley likes this. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 17	Increasing the range of the fob....... With my Subaru Baja, if you hold the remote under your chin you get increased range for operating the remote. Havn't tried it yet with the Z , but theoretically with you acting as an antenna, it should work for the Z fob also.

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terrycs Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: La Palma, CA Posts: 123 Drives: 07 G35S Sedan Rep Power: 256	The i-key was meant to stay in ones pocket or purse. IMO, it just makes more sense to push the button on the door since you already have to put your hand on the handle to open it. Also keep in mind the more often the i-key buttons are used, the faster the battery inside runs down. Smashley likes this.

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