Key Fob Range

[Smallstrup]

Not sure if this is the right forum to be posting in... if not, please feel free to direct me...
Wondering if anyone knows the range/distance the key fob has? Meaning, how far away can I be and still lock/unlock the car with the key buttons...

[jpmck03]

With a fresh set of batteries, I was able to unlock from about 230 feet... as long as it was line of site... Granted, the car would automatically lock itself by the time I got to it.

Obviously, it'll be less distance as your battery in the fob is used up.

[harda toenail]

Mine will only work from about 75 foot. My key fob battery is probably low though. It has been like this since I got the car last year. (08 97k miles) I assume stock fob battery.

[jambo101]

My 08 key fob still has its original battery, i'm wondering just how long its going to last.
A trick i saw on Top Gear to extend its range is to hold the key up to your head and then press the button,sounds weird but it gives me an extra 50-75ft range.:iono:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jACSPipPSE

[Smallstrup]

awesome, thanks all!