Key Fob Follies

[WhatExit?]

Mine is named Dr. Acula. Always wants to draw blood.

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[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

I think someone else may have raised this question - the size may have something to do with range? The antenna in the fob?

Yesterday, out of curiosity, I tried it just as I came out of Costco; I had line of sight to my JT. The locks opened, so I paced the distance: 150 feet. The smallish fob I had on my old Dakota would work at maybe 20 feet.

 

[Clendennan]

I think someone else may have raised this question - the size may have something to do with range? The antenna in the fob?

Yesterday, out of curiosity, I tried it just as I came out of Costco; I had line of sight to my JT. The locks opened, so I paced the distance: 150 feet. The smallish fob I had on my old Dakota would work at maybe 20 feet.

This was a stupid trick i learned with car alarms in the 80s which were after market installation, but its carried over with key fobs and radio distance ...

When you find out your max distance, if you then hold the keyfob to your chin touching it, then hit the button, you can add about 25% distance to line of sight.

Not sure whyy, and not sure the radio waves going through your skull are better for you(youre already getting hit with all kinds anyway) but it works.

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

When you find out your max distance, if you then hold the keyfob to your chin touching it, then hit the button, you can add about 25% distance to line of sight.

Fascinating. I will try it.

 

[Jt-wrx]

lol, teaching old dogs new tricks, been doing that since the 90's

i guess the pampered among us like to hit that auto-start from as far away as possible

i had auto-start for ages, including up till this 6-speed manual jeep, i haven't missed it one bit, talk about snowflakes haha

since when do solid front axle unicorn freedom machine drivers require all this nancy pancy foo foo luxury crap?

anyway, glad they give you guys all these options and tech up the whazoo, but the problem is for those of us the real deal gladiators, stripped down, manuals, basic options...are forced to carry these stupid fobs, and that's not right, the giant brick only unlocks the doors and allows a button to be pushed, and for those without power locks it simply allows it to be started....how stupid, really, you don't need to be 150' away for any of that, but carry something the weight of a phone and more awkward in your pocket than a full computer smart phone?

the comedy in those that don't see from the 10,000' level and can't see how absurd that is for what century it is, nevermind the year in that century, lmfao

 

[Clendennan]

lol, teaching old dogs new tricks, been doing that since the 90's

i guess the pampered among us like to hit that auto-start from as far away as possible

i had auto-start for ages, including up till this 6-speed manual jeep, i haven't missed it one bit, talk about snowflakes haha

since when do solid front axle unicorn freedom machine drivers require all this nancy pancy foo foo luxury crap?

anyway, glad they give you guys all these options and tech up the whazoo, but the problem is for those of us the real deal gladiators, stripped down, manuals, basic options...are forced to carry these stupid fobs, and that's not right, the giant brick only unlocks the doors and allows a button to be pushed, and for those without power locks it simply allows it to be started....how stupid, really, you don't need to be 150' away for any of that, but carry something the weight of a phone and more awkward in your pocket than a full computer smart phone?

the comedy in those that don't see from the 10,000' level and can't see how absurd that is for what century it is, nevermind the year in that century, lmfao

i drive a stripped down manual

you wrote an entire paragraph lol

maybe you should just put yours in your purse

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I think someone else may have raised this question - the size may have something to do with range? The antenna in the fob?

Yesterday, out of curiosity, I tried it just as I came out of Costco; I had line of sight to my JT. The locks opened, so I paced the distance: 150 feet. The smallish fob I had on my old Dakota would work at maybe 20 feet.

Mine works at 220 feet and through a glass deck door, even the double-pane kitchen window.
My Silverado struggled to get that far. It would reach, but I had to hold my teeth just right and turn the thing and push the button several times.
The JT - I simply aim at the truck down by my shop (which I actually measured the distance concerned about getting LP down there in the winter) and push the button and it works - through the glass doors or windows, 220 feet.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

lol, teaching old dogs new tricks, been doing that since the 90's

i guess the pampered among us like to hit that auto-start from as far away as possible

i had auto-start for ages, including up till this 6-speed manual jeep, i haven't missed it one bit, talk about snowflakes haha

since when do solid front axle unicorn freedom machine drivers require all this nancy pancy foo foo luxury crap?

anyway, glad they give you guys all these options and tech up the whazoo, but the problem is for those of us the real deal gladiators, stripped down, manuals, basic options...are forced to carry these stupid fobs, and that's not right, the giant brick only unlocks the doors and allows a button to be pushed, and for those without power locks it simply allows it to be started....how stupid, really, you don't need to be 150' away for any of that, but carry something the weight of a phone and more awkward in your pocket than a full computer smart phone?

the comedy in those that don't see from the 10,000' level and can't see how absurd that is for what century it is, nevermind the year in that century, lmfao

Let me ask this - are you pissed that you can't go out to the bars, can't be in crowds, hate being told you should stay home, distance, or heaven forbid, wear a mask? Do the lockdowns and rules really anger you or frustrate you?
Are you ticked that you can't just go out freely any time you want, where-ever you want?
What I say next will depend on the answer...........

 

[jimbom]

... forced to carry these stupid fobs, and that's not right, the giant brick only unlocks the doors and allows a button to be pushed, and for those without power locks it simply allows it to be started....how stupid, really, you don't need to be 150' away for any of that, but carry something the weight of a phone and more awkward in your pocket than a full computer smart phone?

What if? ... you removed the key from the FOB, drilled a hole in it and put it on your key ring. Then take the battery out of the fob and just leave it in the truck all the time (out of sight or maybe even locked in the center console.) Then you could lock and unlock the doors manually, retrieve the fob and use its nose to push the start button. Some risk of theft, but I doubt even most Jeep owners are aware of that backup method when the fob battery is dead.

 

[Jt-wrx]

Lmao, making assumptions is fun.

No, covid hasmade my life easier because I can use it to avoid people. I’m as introverted and nomodic as they come. There is a sticker on the back of my JT ‘solivigant’.

snowflake I am not lol, can’t remember the last time I was in something called a bar, restaurant maybe a couple times a year

 

[Jt-wrx]

What if? ... you removed the key from the FOB, drilled a hole in it and put it on your key ring. Then take the battery out of the fob and just leave it in the truck all the time (out of sight or maybe even locked in the center console.) Then you could lock and unlock the doors manually, retrieve the fob and use its nose to push the start button. Some risk of theft, but I doubt even most Jeep owners are aware of that backup method when the fob battery is dead.

I may, but then I’d be annoyed I still have to put the keys somewhere else...if I’m going to jam the keys to the dash they should stay there until I’m done using the jeep

such a simple concept lol

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Lmao, making assumptions is fun.

No, covid hasmade my life easier because I can use it to avoid people. I’m as introverted and nomodic as they come. There is a sticker on the back of my JT ‘solivigant’.

snowflake I am not lol, can’t remember the last time I was in something called a bar, restaurant maybe a couple times a year

I didn't assume, I asked, and I didn't go further until I had the response. So how can you use the word assume?
Had I assumed, I would have responded further as if it DID drive you nuts or bother you at least.
I did not - so no assumptions were made at all.
I didn't assume, you assumed I was assuming. LOL

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

and yes, despite thousands and thousands of words being spilled on the topic, the fob is no smaller.

So when the roses don't open on your schedule, do you go out and yell at them too?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

and yes, despite thousands and thousands of words being spilled on the topic, the fob is no smaller.

So when the roses don't open on your schedule, do you go out and yell at them too?

you go figure out why. Maybe see if they need water, try some Miracle Grow, prune in the fall........or go back to the ISU extension service and ask them when roses are supposed to bloom and adjust your calendar.

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

and yes, despite thousands and thousands of words being spilled on the topic, the fob is no smaller.

Sorry I reopened this topic which was dormant for a few days. I was really wondering if the size was related to range.

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