Distance proximity for key fob to work on S70?

Does anyone know what the furthest distance is for the keyless remote
to lock/unlock the car doors? I have a 2000 S70, and my keyless remote
works only when I'm very close to the car. It doesn't save any time or
convenience as I could use my key to unlock/lock the doors and
passengers and driver have to wait for the doors to be unlocked. Is
this a safety precaution?

 

I have a 2002 V70 T5 SE, so I guess the electronics are the same.

To switch off/on side lights: 150 metres (for use in car parks to
identify car)

Unlock doors 100-150 metres in an inline view, less if impeded.

Very impressed. I often demonstate to friends as we leave a bar and
wonder were the f*** we've left my car.

Oh.... this is the Euro spec, so may not apply in foreign/Non-Euro
places

EP

 

The S70 I mention is from the States. I discovered this from the
Owner's Manual:

It enables you to lock/unlock all doors and the trunk/tailgate from a
distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters). On vehicles equipped with an
alarm, the alarm will also be activated/deactivated by this system.

This probably only applies to the U.S. and Canada. Hope

 

You might consider changing the battery in the key fob.
A weak battery does not transmit the signal very far.

 

Yup. A weak battery will exhibit that behaviour for sure. And it's
better to change it before it fails altogether..... Here's a neat
trick: the next time you unlock your car do it from a farther distance
but put the fob against your skin. I'll bet dollars to donuts you'll be
able to do it from a greater distance. Your body will be acting as the
transmitter and it's certainly a bigger area than the transmitter! See
if it works for you. I used to use this trick at work and this was from
a couple of hundred yards....



Jabber 1999 S70 Loaded!