Remote Range

[ekraus]

My remote range is extremely short. I knew it was short but I put a Start-X remote starter in the truck and it works but you have to be within about 25 feet from the truck to issue the Lock-Unlock-Lock to get the engine to start. So how do I increase the range of the remote? Where is the receiver? Can the range be extended?

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[RANGER_MARC]

My remote range is extremely short. I knew it was short but I put a Start-X remote starter in the truck and it works but you have to be within about 25 feet from the truck to issue the Lock-Unlock-Lock to get the engine to start. So how do I increase the range of the remote? Where is the receiver? Can the range be extended?

I have never measured the distance, but the stock fob can open, lock, and start from way across a huge parking lot or, when on the trails, from way across a meadow, basically, if I can see it, I can start it. I wonder if you would be better off installing the OEM version as an aftermarket mod? Or is that even possible? Anyway, I love the convenience, especially on a really cold or really hot day! It also enhances security because whenever I am walking away from the truck and want to double-check that I locked it, I can hit the fob and the horn tells me that I locked it, or locked it again!

 

[NotBudule]

At least 50 - 60 yards ... any further than that, I just use the app...

 

[AzScorpion]

You might want to call Start X and ask what the range should be and if it's adjustable. I know my factory remote I can start from inside a restaurant which has to be 100' or more from my truck.

 

[dapakattack]

I had contacted Start-X awhile back about how to extend the range. Here is their reply:

"Any Fortin branded RF kit will work. You dont need anything else, they just plug in.

One example is:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9HWQQJ

However they make a bunch of different ones. You can search online for Fortin RF Kit."

I haven't added one, so I don't know range/performance.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Can you use Ford pass? It uses satellite I believe. I've unlocked, locked and started mine from a basement 100 yards away using it. It's not instantaneous but works.

 

[Joeiconic]

 

[NotBudule]

Can you use Ford pass? It uses satellite I believe. I've unlocked, locked and started mine from a basement 100 yards away using it. It's not instantaneous but works.

AT&T is what I was told , that's why it works good for some and not so good for others...

 

[jflogerzi]

Can you use Ford pass? It uses satellite I believe. I've unlocked, locked and started mine from a basement 100 yards away using it. It's not instantaneous but works.

It use cell signal not satalites ?

 

[ekraus]

I think I read that the factory remote start fob and receiver are a different frequency.
An I know from friends that have the factory start option it works from a long distance.
The Remote-X Start is an after market Plug and Play part using the existing fob.
When I got the truck I was not happy with the distance the fob worked in. My Nissan 2007 is a good couple of hundred feet. I just think Ford did a crappy job with this. The dealer says "it works".
If I can find where the receiver is I can probably put a remote antenna. But the Remote-X product doesn't do much for me because when i get it to work I am about to open the door or am getting in. The Fortin RF KIT has its own fob so then I would have to carry 2. The app on the phone is to cumbersome. and most of the time doesn't work.

 

[D Fresh]

Stick the fob to your chin when you push the buttons?

 

[Jason B]

Can you use Ford pass? It uses satellite I believe. I've unlocked, locked and started mine from a basement 100 yards away using it. It's not instantaneous but works.

Ford Pass works fine, as long as you are not in a hurry. Response times to open the app and execute a start can take over a minute.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Ford Pass works fine, as long as you are not in a hurry. Response times to open the app and execute a start can take over a minute.

Agreed, it just has a bit more range.

 

[Fawnbuster]

It use cell signal not satalites ?

Lol I had a 50 50 chance. Since I never activated the wifi in my truck I had to guess the sat antenna.

 

[Fawnbuster]

AT&T is what I was told , that's why it works good for some and not so good for others...

Yea when we bought the truck I was already on At&t unlimited so it was useless to me, I'm on Verizon now, I might opt to activate mine if we take a trip out west so I have a backup phone signal. Wondering what a satellite phone and activation would run?

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