Remote start and unlock/lock only working from a very close distance

[pup5581]

So lately with both keys, I have to be within 20 ft of the Ex to remote start it. I use to be able to start it from the living room as I have street parking and it could be at the end of the block. I replaced one battery and it still doesn't work like it use to. I am going to replace the other battery in the other FOB. But could this be a problem with the Ex and not key?

 

[peterk9]

So lately with both keys, I have to be within 20 ft of the Ex to remote start it. I use to be able to start it from the living room as I have street parking and it could be at the end of the block. I replaced one battery and it still doesn't work like it use to. I am going to replace the other battery in the other FOB. But could this be a problem with the Ex and not key?

Do you have any electronic device plugged in the vehicle?

Peter

 

[blwnsmoke]

What Peter said.. there is another thread on here that confirms some plugged in accessories (cell phone charger, radar detector, A.C. plugs, power converters) really screw with the range.

 

[pup5581]

Do you have any electronic device plugged in the vehicle?

Peter

My radar detector but that's bee in for years and I just put in a high wattage USB-C fast car charger for my pixel phone...now that i think of it..since then it's been bad...

Weird how stiff like that can interfere. I will give it a try.