Thread: How far should I expect a stock remote keyless entry to work?

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

Replace the battery in the remote.

did it already; didn't help.

Originally Posted by gpcustom

I have seen key fobs do different distances, but you also have to include the environment around. Normally it should work within 10 feet or a little more but that is only my opinion with a normally used key fob. Also if you replaced your battery and your still having issues you might need a new one, Dealerships run around $30 to $60. Find your self a junk yard, im not sure which numbers have to match its either the GM/LEAR or FCC ID code.

Hmm.. I don't know if I need a new one because when I bought this car I was given two remote and 4 more keys (excluding two with fobs!)

Well; one doesn't seem to be used at all, and both does poorly with new batteries, so i was thinking that the problem lies more in the receiver than fobs..