low range on key?

mxrider3355 · 08-25-2009, 10:29 AM

hey guys... ever since I bought my 2006 325i from the dealer my keys have not had more than 20 feet of range on them to unlock and lock my doors. Is there anyway I can improve the range? Is this a battery problem?

bmw-hoya · 08-25-2009, 10:44 AM

That's approximately the range I get with my fob in my '08 e90. So, I think the range you're describing is by design. Range gets even more limited around radio towers and other sources of interference.

rambalu80 · 08-25-2009, 10:50 AM

I have a 2007 E90 328i and often times I have to be within 5 feet to get the fob to unlock the doors and sometimes, my windows wouldn't roll down even at the 5 feet range. I should with a 20 feet say you're way better off than I am.

3lusive · 08-25-2009, 10:54 AM

I get about 15-20 feet of range but stick it to your head and try unlocking from 25 ft.
that works for me

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bmw-hoya Captain 25 Rep 634 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	That's approximately the range I get with my fob in my '08 e90. So, I think the range you're describing is by design. Range gets even more limited around radio towers and other sources of interference. __________________ "Of course I do. I'm Leonard Shelby. I'm from San Francisco." (Memento) "Look, we are all reasonable men here. We don't have to give assurances as if we were lawyers." (Godfather: Part II)
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rambalu80 Major 78 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Katy TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	I have a 2007 E90 328i and often times I have to be within 5 feet to get the fob to unlock the doors and sometimes, my windows wouldn't roll down even at the 5 feet range. I should with a 20 feet say you're way better off than I am.
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3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	I get about 15-20 feet of range but stick it to your head and try unlocking from 25 ft. that works for me
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