Burtnette

1997 Grand Prix GTP 3800
Ok so on the key fob thing when I try to lock/unlock my car or anything on it I have to be like literally 5 feet away from my car for it to work. Is this how it is for everyone else? It seems like it should work from farther away but it doesn't. Also the guy I got it from got a new one but didn't program it so I used the old one for a while (had to be just as close) then once I programmed the new one I still had to be very close. Any ideas?

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CURRENT:
1997 Grand Prix GTP

Mods:
U-bend/Res Delete
3.4"
MSD 8.5mm
TR6s
ZZP 1.0 PCM
72mm TB w/ TB spacer
WizAired CAI
3" DP w/ Borla Pro XS mufflers
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OLD:
1995 Dodge Stealth

ericn1300

try changing the battery yet?

BNaylor

GM specifies a range of at least 3 feet and up to 30 feet away. Mine works at the max limit but I have a good battery and the remote is in good shape. Replaced about 6 months ago.

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Burtnette

Do you mean the battery on the fob or is there one in the car? Cuz I got the key fob brand new about 2 months ago and ever since I programmed it it's only worked from a few feet away

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CURRENT:
1997 Grand Prix GTP

Mods:
U-bend/Res Delete
3.4"
MSD 8.5mm
TR6s
ZZP 1.0 PCM
72mm TB w/ TB spacer
WizAired CAI
3" DP w/ Borla Pro XS mufflers
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OLD:
1995 Dodge Stealth

proscroby

I had the same problem and changing the battery solved it.

Burtnette

Which battery? Car battery? One in the key fob? A whole different battery?

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CURRENT:
1997 Grand Prix GTP

Mods:
U-bend/Res Delete
3.4"
MSD 8.5mm
TR6s
ZZP 1.0 PCM
72mm TB w/ TB spacer
WizAired CAI
3" DP w/ Borla Pro XS mufflers
================================
OLD:
1995 Dodge Stealth

richtazz

Change the battery in the fob itself. Most short range issues are caused by a low battery in the fob. After changing the battery, you'll have to resyncronize it by pressing and holding both the lock and unlock buttons for 7-10 seconds (until you hear the locks cycle).

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tblake

I didnt have to do this with mine when i changed the battery

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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
(3.4" Pulley, DHP 1.5 Powertuned PCM, ZZP 2.5" High Flow Downpipe, MMS Ported and Polished Lower Intake Manifold, ZZP Stage 1 Ported Throttle Body, 180° Thermostat, NGK Iridium TR6IX)

1997 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 4x4 350
(soon to come,true dual exhaust, roll-up access tonneau cover, light bar)



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