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What Causes a Key Fob to Work Only When You’re Standing Close to the Car?

What Causes a Key Fob to Work Only When You’re Standing Close to the Car?

A key fob that used to unlock your car from across the parking lot but now only works when you are standing next to the door is telling you that the signal is getting weaker somewhere. Sometimes the fix is as simple as replacing the small battery inside the fob. Other times, the problem is with the fob itself, the vehicle's antenna system, or electrical interference. Knowing how far the fob works is useful information. If both of your key fo ... read more