mjadams86

I have a 2005 f-150. I have Keyless entry but my fob doesnt work very far away at all. I replaced the battery but it only works about 15 or 20 feet away at best. My old truck would work about 50 or 80 feet away. Any advice?

DeraldRice

This sound really strange, but:

You can increase the range of the key fob by holidng it tight under your chin. Try it. It works. I think your body acts as an extra antenna.

Derald.

jrose7004

My fob on my 06 works from about 50 yards away.

mattd17

my 06 manual says 33 feet for the factory fob

hcbph

I think mine works around 25-35 feet max. Battery does not seem to make a difference. I've tried both of them with similar results.

CrashTECH

FWIW I have been disappointed with the range. It is about half as far as my last vehicle.

mjadams86

I was wondering if there is anyway to find the antenna in the truck and maybe move it to a better location or to just boost its power somehow. Anybody know

heckvr4

subscribed.....

i have this issue too..... maybe a better antenna would help.

fx4_soldier

The chin thing works lol i didnt beleive but i just tried it...thats great

Thislilfishy

My '06 had terrible range as well, but my '08 works from very long range. Odd, perhaps it's something to do with the antenna location....the short range was a pain though.

Ian