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2006 Buick Lucerne Extended Range Remote
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Re: 2006 Buick Lucerne Extended Range Remote -
12-18-2005
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This is slightly inaccurate: "The new RI-GM-1 interface works with GM vehicles that come with a factory installed remote starter. These factory starters have a performance range that is limited to less than 150 feet*". Of course, the * indicates that range is dependent upon vehicle and conditions. I can't imagine that the GP would have a 500 foot range and a Malibu or some other vehicle, with which the GP shares remotes, would only have a 150 foot range. Yes, the remote is a standard part across all GM vehicles that have the remote start feature, so why wouldn't the receiver and range be the same? On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:46:01 -0500, "parklights" carstartNOSPAM (AT) vianet (DOT) ca> wrote: Find an ASTROFLEX dealer. They have an add on unit that will increase your range to 1500' www.astroflex.com "Mike Levy" <blue2kzr2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:ngp1q1pcgl9v9tai8l6adggktdj62g545t (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... On 14 Dec 2005 19:07:22 -0800, "Frank" <fburrows (AT) mail (DOT) com> wrote: Mike: You are correct. I went back and looked at the window sticker on the car I thought had both but it only has the extended remote not the remote start. With the remote door opening option it says the range is 30 feet. The write up for the remote start lists 200 feet. It makes sense that the normal remote key fob only works when you are close to the car and in order for the remote start to work you have to be a lot further away. I also tried to select remote start and the extended option goes away. Thanks for setting me straight. Frank No problem. Maybe the Buicks have a shorter range, or the "add-on" remote start has a shorter range, but Pontiac lists the range as 492 feet. Now that I think of it, that's also the range for the RVS-prep option on the Pontiac. My doors will unlock from that range, and lock, since the sequence needed for a start is to press the lock button then hold the start button. |
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You end up using the Astroflex remote to control your vehicle. The factory remote starters are controlled by and limited to keyless entry range. The Astro module controls all funcions of the factory keyless system and is a simple installation. If you have ever tried to start a factory GM remote starter from inside a concrete building, you may want to look at this piece |
remote looks rather cheap to me. I'll keep the reduced range, thanks.
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"Mike Levy" <blue2kzr2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:a3a9q15g8pokacrdh0fkf5n14gv7tkq09i (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... This is slightly inaccurate: "The new RI-GM-1 interface works with GM vehicles that come with a factory installed remote starter. These factory starters have a performance range that is limited to less than 150 feet*". Of course, the * indicates that range is dependent upon vehicle and conditions. I can't imagine that the GP would have a 500 foot range and a Malibu or some other vehicle, with which the GP shares remotes, would only have a 150 foot range. Yes, the remote is a standard part across all GM vehicles that have the remote start feature, so why wouldn't the receiver and range be the same? On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:46:01 -0500, "parklights" carstartNOSPAM (AT) vianet (DOT) ca> wrote: Find an ASTROFLEX dealer. They have an add on unit that will increase your range to 1500' www.astroflex.com "Mike Levy" <blue2kzr2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:ngp1q1pcgl9v9tai8l6adggktdj62g545t (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... On 14 Dec 2005 19:07:22 -0800, "Frank" <fburrows (AT) mail (DOT) com> wrote: Mike: You are correct. I went back and looked at the window sticker on the car I thought had both but it only has the extended remote not the remote start. With the remote door opening option it says the range is 30 feet. The write up for the remote start lists 200 feet. It makes sense that the normal remote key fob only works when you are close to the car and in order for the remote start to work you have to be a lot further away. I also tried to select remote start and the extended option goes away. Thanks for setting me straight. Frank No problem. Maybe the Buicks have a shorter range, or the "add-on" remote start has a shorter range, but Pontiac lists the range as 492 feet. Now that I think of it, that's also the range for the RVS-prep option on the Pontiac. My doors will unlock from that range, and lock, since the sequence needed for a start is to press the lock button then hold the start button. |
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On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 09:44:11 -0500, "parklights" carstartNOSPAM (AT) vianet (DOT) ca> wrote: You end up using the Astroflex remote to control your vehicle. The factory remote starters are controlled by and limited to keyless entry range. The Astro module controls all funcions of the factory keyless system and is a simple installation. If you have ever tried to start a factory GM remote starter from inside a concrete building, you may want to look at this piece You sound like a salesman for the company. I looked at the unit, the remote looks rather cheap to me. I'll keep the reduced range, thanks. "Mike Levy" <blue2kzr2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:a3a9q15g8pokacrdh0fkf5n14gv7tkq09i (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... This is slightly inaccurate: "The new RI-GM-1 interface works with GM vehicles that come with a factory installed remote starter. These factory starters have a performance range that is limited to less than 150 feet*". Of course, the * indicates that range is dependent upon vehicle and conditions. I can't imagine that the GP would have a 500 foot range and a Malibu or some other vehicle, with which the GP shares remotes, would only have a 150 foot range. Yes, the remote is a standard part across all GM vehicles that have the remote start feature, so why wouldn't the receiver and range be the same? On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:46:01 -0500, "parklights" carstartNOSPAM (AT) vianet (DOT) ca> wrote: Find an ASTROFLEX dealer. They have an add on unit that will increase your range to 1500' www.astroflex.com "Mike Levy" <blue2kzr2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:ngp1q1pcgl9v9tai8l6adggktdj62g545t (AT) 4ax (DOT) com... On 14 Dec 2005 19:07:22 -0800, "Frank" <fburrows (AT) mail (DOT) com> wrote: Mike: You are correct. I went back and looked at the window sticker on the car I thought had both but it only has the extended remote not the remote start. With the remote door opening option it says the range is 30 feet. The write up for the remote start lists 200 feet. It makes sense that the normal remote key fob only works when you are close to the car and in order for the remote start to work you have to be a lot further away. I also tried to select remote start and the extended option goes away. Thanks for setting me straight. Frank No problem. Maybe the Buicks have a shorter range, or the "add-on" remote start has a shorter range, but Pontiac lists the range as 492 feet. Now that I think of it, that's also the range for the RVS-prep option on the Pontiac. My doors will unlock from that range, and lock, since the sequence needed for a start is to press the lock button then hold the start button. |
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