Was browsing YouTube and saw a video of an American bloke who opened his remote key fob and soldered a wire to the antenna, so that it gave him an apparent 50m extra range when locking and unlocking his vehicle.
I opened my key up, but had no idea of what the antenna looked like, and there were no apparent labels or markings telling me where it was. I've had a little look on the net, searched for gen3 Subaru key remote diagram or something similar but couldn't find anything.
Just wanted to try it out and see if it did give me a bit more range. I have about 10m at the moment. So a little bit extra would be nice.
Does anyone know where I would find the antenna? Or a diagram showing which is the antenna.
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Sam
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Started by Sam, Apr 27 2011 02:09 AM
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 02:09 AM
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 09:42 AM
If you don't know what you're doing. Don't do it.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:40 AM
If you don't know what you're doing. Don't do it.
While that might be true mate, you can't go through life without learning new things.
Myself and others turn to this forum for helpful advise off more experienced car enthusiasts like yourself. I asked if anybody knew how to do it, if anyone has done it before and if it actually works.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:45 AM
Don't believe everything you see on youtube.
It's like that video that shows someone unlocking the car remotely through a mobile phone.
It's like that video that shows someone unlocking the car remotely through a mobile phone.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:46 AM
uhm, this can be done, obviously you have to buy the whole system in order for it to work, but it can be done.Don't believe everything you see on youtube.
It's like that video that shows someone unlocking the car remotely through a mobile phone.
I should just convert to single, right?As soon as she hands it to you, slowly take of your pants, then, while staring her straight in the eyes rub it against the tip of you penis, while continuing your painfully intense gaze whisper to her;
"My eye is watering, this might be a bit hot"
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:50 AM
uhm, this can be done, obviously you have to buy the whole system in order for it to work, but it can be done.
No, I'm not talking about those viper alarms where you can get an app on your iPhone to unlock your car. Those are real.
I'm talking about someone in Sydney on the mobile phone to you in Adelaide, the car is in Adelaide and the car keys are Sydney, and them pressing unlock while holding the keys next to the mobile phone and it unlocking the car in Adelaide. That does not work.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:53 AM
ah, then yes that's a different ball game,
I shall now head back towards the rock I was some what close to however not under
I shall now head back towards the rock I was some what close to however not under
I should just convert to single, right?As soon as she hands it to you, slowly take of your pants, then, while staring her straight in the eyes rub it against the tip of you penis, while continuing your painfully intense gaze whisper to her;
"My eye is watering, this might be a bit hot"
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 11:06 AM
Hahaha no worries guys. I won't worry about it .
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 11:32 AM
Have you got yourself an alarm/immobiliser Sam?
If not, that'd probably be a practical option for you to consider because you know how piss easy these cars are to nick, right? Much nicer than factory Subaru remote also.
If not, that'd probably be a practical option for you to consider because you know how piss easy these cars are to nick, right? Much nicer than factory Subaru remote also.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 12:21 PM
The long tracks are normally the antena. Its going to depend on the FOB itself..
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 01:51 PM
Have you got yourself an alarm/immobiliser Sam?
If not, that'd probably be a practical option for you to consider because you know how piss easy these cars are to nick, right? Much nicer than factory Subaru remote also.
With the alarm/immobilizers, can you use the original Subaru key to unlock and lock the car with keyless entry? Or do you have to use a separate fob?
The long tracks are normally the antena. Its going to depend on the FOB itself..
Thank mate, that's what I was after, but which one on the top photo is the antenna?
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 03:49 PM
My $ is on the long run around the outside (right) with what appears to be test spots
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 03:51 PM
Just solder one of these onto there:
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 04:00 PM
Tried holding the key to your head? Might cause cancer but it will easily double the range apparently.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 04:01 PM
^proven.Tried holding the key to your head? Might cause cancer but it will easily double the range apparently.
JC did it on Top Gear. So it must be true.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 04:20 PM
My $ is on the long run around the outside (right) with what appears to be test spots
That's what I was thinking. Thanks richo
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 05:28 PM
Good news for Gen2 owners - means they can stand 10mm off the car to unlock the car, instead of the usual 5mmTried holding the key to your head? Might cause cancer but it will easily double the range apparently.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 05:50 PM
Good news for Gen2 owners - means they can stand 10mm off the car to unlock the car, instead of the usual 5mm
Bad news for Gen 2 owners. Their remote is infrared, which means if you hold up to your head it will block the lens and it wont work at all.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 07:48 PM
I would be ignoring the key fob and extending the antenna at the receiving end.
Common practice with Commodores is to run an antenna wire up the A pillar. No need to solder, just wrap the extended wire around the antenna coil in the receiver.
Common practice with Commodores is to run an antenna wire up the A pillar. No need to solder, just wrap the extended wire around the antenna coil in the receiver.
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Posted 27 April 2011 - 10:25 PM
I would be ignoring the key fob and extending the antenna at the receiving end.
Common practice with Commodores is to run an antenna wire up the A pillar. No need to solder, just wrap the extended wire around the antenna coil in the receiver.
Isnt the antenna on gen3 wagons on the rear window? Underneath the top brake light? Thatd be a bit difficult I'd imagine.
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