Key Fob distance test?

Felix 808 · 07-05-2012, 04:52 PM

Curious if anyone has performed a Key Fob distance test? I wonder how far or what would happen if the vehicle was started & driven away with the key fob left behind. Would it continue to run & if so for how far. Wondering if it has any anti-car jacking capabilites to it.

So has anyone tried this out? What were your results?

Thanks

TerribleONE · 07-05-2012, 05:04 PM

It'll run for as long as the car is turned in with the no key detected thing beeping if its like my parents BMWs and mercedes.. never forget the time I got in one of their cars, thought the key was in my pocket only to drive about an hour, turn the car off and realize I was SOL... Couldnt lock OR restart the car.

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 06:49 PM

yah, you would need to stall the car (or shut it off) and run about 20ft i think.

i know i can't start the car in the garage with my fob in the house.

MattP725 · 07-05-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, you would need to stall the car (or shut it off) and run about 20ft i think.

i know i can't start the car in the garage with my fob in the house.

In the house??? If my FOB is in my left pocket my car won't start!

Felix 808 · 07-05-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

In the house??? If my FOB is in my left pocket my car won't start!

Might want to change the battery

kenchan · 07-05-2012, 10:54 PM

+1 or...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

In the house??? If my FOB is in my left pocket my car won't start!

you probably unplugged the antenna located inside the center console. install stereo lately?

svt to 370z · 07-05-2012, 11:10 PM

ya as long as its with in 31 inches it will start it up.

Nismo89 · 07-06-2012, 01:32 AM

for mine to start, the key has got to be somewhere inside the car, i tried next to it outside the car, door open still nothing, ............ nothing until the fob was inside the car for me...

Nismodean · 07-06-2012, 04:55 AM

No one has done the driving away without the key fob test yet?

Glokwork · 07-06-2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismodean

No one has done the driving away without the key fob test yet?

I've done it and as long as you do not turn the vehicle off, you can keep driving all you want without the fob.

Nismodean · 07-06-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

I've done it and as long as you do not turn the vehicle off, you can keep driving all you want without the fob.

That is NOT cool. I recommend we delete this thread and ignore any further questions regarding this for security purposes.

Mt Tam I am · 07-06-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismodean

That is NOT cool. I recommend we delete this thread and ignore any further questions regarding this for security purposes.

I would agree with you but I was reminded The Truth, it hurts sometimes.

TerribleONE · 07-06-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismodean

That is NOT cool. I recommend we delete this thread and ignore any further questions regarding this for security purposes.

Its not a secret.. I have never driven any car with keyless entry that just turns its self off...

Felix 808 · 07-06-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

I've done it and as long as you do not turn the vehicle off, you can keep driving all you want without the fob.

Thanks for the info. Looks like if your ever in a car-jack situation, make sure you hit the ignition button on the way out. For autos, keep it in gear while doing so to buy you more time to cut & run. $.02

MattP725 · 07-06-2012, 09:48 AM

Changed the battery just a few weeks ago... also it did this before my stereo and I double checked after install to make sure it was plugged in.

Maybe I have a bad antenna... it works but I have to be right against the car for the door to unlock and have to have it close to the center console for the car to start.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, you would need to stall the car (or shut it off) and run about 20ft i think. i know i can't start the car in the garage with my fob in the house.

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Changed the battery just a few weeks ago... also it did this before my stereo and I double checked after install to make sure it was plugged in. Maybe I have a bad antenna... it works but I have to be right against the car for the door to unlock and have to have it close to the center console for the car to start.