Keyless entry - How far ?

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by KB3MMX, Feb 29, 2016.

  1. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    My keyless entry on 2016 VNL780 doesn't work much farther than being right next to the truck.
    Is any else's like this?

    My car and pickup truck both work at 50' or farther from the vehicle....

    Thanks
     
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  3. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Put a new battery in it?
     
  4. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Brilliant idea
     
  5. GiantBeard

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    As long as it works before your hand touches the door, what's the big deal?
     
  6. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    They're brand new........??

    .....all 3 of them(key fobs).....

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  7. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Because the range sucks compared to my other vehicles....
    I find myself repeatedly pushing the button to unlock sometimes until I'm finally next to the truck and it decides to work....
     
  8. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Your key fob needs a new battery, not the truck.
     
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  9. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Truck itself has 4 batteries....not sure how that relates?

    The 3 key fobs are brand new, are they all bad ?
    How far do your VN key fobs work?
     
  10. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Just bc your key fobs are brand new, doesn't mean the batteries are good. How long were they sitting before they got to you?
     
  11. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure, it was mfg on 9/2015

    I'll try to open one up and buy some fresh batteries at Wal-Mart to see if it changes
     
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