I want to increase my remote range, so I removed the back seat and not really sure what I can do

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03-12-2009, 11:17 AM

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I want to increase my remote range, so I removed the back seat and not really sure what I can do

Found a wire bunch that looked awfully thick like an antenna wire with a cap at the end, but I'm not sure. Didn't really trace the wire either, it's really cold out today. Only found my ABS and tiny alarm box under there.

Any ideas? To the CLP in the trunk then?

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03-12-2009, 11:23 AM

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I'm pretty sure there is a tech article on increasing the remote range,

I've not tried it myself, I usually just hold it up to my head and that seems to help.

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03-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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Except I don't have that module under there that's being talked about

So I may just have to see about this kit that's mentioned instead.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec78.shtml">https://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec78.shtml</a</li></ul>

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03-12-2009, 11:30 AM

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You have the old style fob remote, I don't think any of those articles apply..

You pretty much have to be standing on the car to get those old ones to work.

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03-12-2009, 11:32 AM

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It came with the car, I then added the switchblade

The original remote is so battered it never worked from day 1 for me.

I'm looking into this repair kit now. I'm curious.

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03-12-2009, 11:53 AM

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i think this applies to your car.

"Later cars have the remote locking module integrated into their locking pump which resides in the foam casing in the trunk." i think Phil's sedan is a 96