Re: keyless remotes

[JPearce <j.pearce@daxcontrol.com>]

 The short range of the key fob could be due to a distance limit on the transmitter.
I think that BMW had to do a recall several years ago because some kid got strangled
in a window while the mother was out of eyesight and locking the car. It could be an
urban legden, but I thought I saw it in CR several years ago.

Chuck Simpson wrote:

> I have a '98 GLX with the same problem.  I wish there was some way to strengthen
> the signal so I  can arm/disarm from 100yds away.  Does anyone know where
> the antenna for the alarm is mounted?  ALSO from personal experience, I find
> that holding the keyless remote a certain way helps with arming the alarm (ie.
> hold it in a way that the "panic" button is facing the car).  It helps a
> little, but it still sucks!
>
> Someone did post instructions on re-programming the remotes.  You may want
> to check the archives on www.listquest.com.
>
> If you find anything out about it... please let us know.  I'm sure there are
> others out there with the same problem.
>
> c-ya,
>
> -Chuck Simpson...
>
> On Tue, 15 Jun 1999, you wrote:
> >anyone have any problems with their keyless remotes?  i have a 98 glx with
> >the keyless remotes and i dont know why and neitehr does the dealer but they
> >usually only work when im like on top of the car fr some reason, my gfd has a
> >civic and she can lock,unlock her car from like 100yds away, im peeved,  also
> >does anyone know how to 'progra,' them
> >charlie
> >98 white glx
> >beiber beige interior