Remote Start Range

[splash5]

I have the ford 2way remote, the range is awful and the deal seems to think this is ok. i can't get it to start while its parked in my my driveway from in the house.

can other users please let me know what range they are getting with theres?

FORD TEAM what range should they be getting? i want real numbers to give the service dept so they can fix it or replace it.

[jrmexplorer]

Originally Posted by splash5

I have the ford 2way remote, the range is awful and the deal seems to think this is ok. i can't get it to start while its parked in my my driveway from in the house.

can other users please let me know what range they are getting with theres?

FORD TEAM what range should they be getting? i want real numbers to give the service dept so they can fix it or replace it.

My range is fine. Make sure you are pressing the sequence properly. It takes a bit of practice to get the right timing down. So.... Press the lock button once, then the remote start twice. The key for me was doing the sequence in quick succession - not waiting for even a split second between pressing the buttons.

[splash5]

sequence isn't the problem, its the range of the system.

it starts every time if I'm 2ft away from it.

also it sounds like you have the one built into the key its self not the 2 way fob.

[dco43054]

OK - so these may be silly questions, and maybe not -

Which Ford 2 way remote do you have? Model 200? 300? I have the series 300.

Do you have the separate antenna mounted in the center of the windshield below the rear view mirror, that looks like the key fob remote? There should be one there. The wire should run up into the headliner, down the A-pillar, and into a separate control unit under the dash. I'd confirm it is mounted and plugged into the control unit.

I'm getting consistent starts from 2 city blocks away from my Explorer, with it on the 4th level of a parking garage, backed up against the outside wall that has is pretty wide open. I've also gotten starts from about 100 feet away through while inside a Home Depot.

While the range is "up to 1,000 feet" I do not get starts from up in my building, line of site to the garage about 500 feet away. But to do that the signal would have to bounce around into the garage, or penetrate one parking level. Not nearly enough power in the remote to do that.

[splash5]

Originally Posted by dco43054

OK - so these may be silly questions, and maybe not -

Which Ford 2 way remote do you have? Model 200? 300? I have the series 300.

Do you have the separate antenna mounted in the center of the windshield below the rear view mirror, that looks like the key fob remote? There should be one there. The wire should run up into the headliner, down the A-pillar, and into a separate control unit under the dash. I'd confirm it is mounted and plugged into the control unit.

I'm getting consistent starts from 2 city blocks away from my Explorer, with it on the 4th level of a parking garage, backed up against the outside wall that has is pretty wide open. I've also gotten starts from about 100 feet away through while inside a Home Depot.

While the range is "up to 1,000 feet" I do not get starts from up in my building, line of site to the garage about 500 feet away. But to do that the signal would have to bounce around into the garage, or penetrate one parking level. Not nearly enough power in the remote to do that.

I'm pleased that yours works, i think mine is a 200 series?

Thanks for the reply, yup thats the same style as the one i have. The local dealer (not where i got my EX) keeps saying it works fine, just wants to upsell me to astro start and says the poor range is normal. Is there a 300 series I've googled it and can't find anything about a 300? i can only find the 100, and the 200 do you maybe have a photo of your fob so i can show the dealer?

[dco43054]

Originally Posted by splash5

I'm pleased that yours works, i think mine is a 200 series?

Thanks for the reply, yup thats the same style as the one i have. The local dealer (not where i got my EX) keeps saying it works fine, just wants to upsell me to astro start and says the poor range is normal. Is there a 300 series I've googled it and can't find anything about a 300? i can only find the 100, and the 200 do you maybe have a photo of your fob so i can show the dealer?

Check out this thread 3 Ford Accessory Remote Starts for XLT - which did you choose? The difference between the 200 and 300 is that the 200 has the shock sensor/alarm. My key fob is the one pictured.

I used mine last night from inside a grocery store through a couple walls and about 100 ft to the car. Started right up and gave me the feedback on the fob.

I guess I'd first change the battery in the fob to make sure you have full juice. If that didn't work, I'd take it in for warranty work. My suspicion is that there is something wrong with your in-vehicle antenna, or antenna connection, if you are only getting a couple foot range.

But whatever it is, it's not right. I get at least 600 ft out in the open.