2010 Gen 2 STA key remote range

[Les C]

Is it just me or does anyone else have a Gen 2 STA [ in particular a 2010] that the remote has a very short range as far as locking and unlocking the doors? I have to be w/in I'd say 2-3 car lengths. Whereas, w/our Gen 1 Sport Tracs we can be much further away & their remotes still work. Just checking. Thanks, Les C

 

[Allen Bock]

I've noticed the same thing as I have recently changed from a 01 to a 07. my 01 worked at about 75yds and my 07 will not work over 25yds.

 

[Carlos Elliott]

I would also make sure the batteries are new as the older they are the worse.

 

[Jackson Ellis]

I've got the 2010 as well, and I've noticed it's an even shorter range from some angles, best from straight on front or rear. I had two Nissans that I could control from 100 yards. Plus a hold on the unlock would roll down the windows so you could air it out on a hot day from across a parking lot. My wife's QX56's range is a lot longer. It's not quite 100 yards, but if you can't remember whether you locked it, you can hit the button from inside a restaurant and hear the horn beep confirmation. With the ST, I have to walk back out to within a few paces like you're saying.

 

[TrainTrac]

Here's a tip. With most any lock remote, if you hold it up against your chin when pressing the button, it'll increase the range. Not sure exactly how, but it works.:grin:

 

[EddieS'04]

I have never changed my battery in my '04 fob. I can still set off the alarm at 300 yards.

 

[Supercharged SVT]

a remote starter can help - I started my STA from 10,000 feet up and 250 miles out on an airplane during a snow storm once - Its a Viper Smart Start

 

[Gavin Allan]

My '10 remote range is noticably shorter than my '07s and '03s were. I changed the battery in the remote and it made no difference. Not really a problem unless I can't remember where I parked my Trac and I want it to call out to me so I can find it.