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Can we safely conclude that the limited range of operation is solely due to the reciever in the truck?

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Can we safely conclude that the limited range of operation is solely due to the reciever in the truck?

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I don’t want to take Romer’s Remote FAQ thread off topic – but the range of operation has frustrated me enough to do some testing and try some modifications. So I’ll simply state here that as long as you have a properly operating remote fob with good batteries, the remote has nothing to do with the extremely limited operating range. Re-routing or lengthening the receiver antenna improves range slightly, but it’s still not anywhere close to what I consider normal operating range. Especially when the very same remotes DO provide what I consider normal range on my other Toyota vehicle with an RS3000. It’s been stated here several times: The absolute best improvement you can make to your 80’s remote fob range is accomplished by pressing it against the bottom of your chin while you push the button. It’s just magic. I’d love to dig into this issue further in another thread. An RS3000 receiver swap from another Toyota vehicle might just fix this range issue. My car has approx. 5X the range of

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