I recently purchased an 08 Silverado z71 that has a manufacturer installed remote start system. I have to be standing within a 10 yard radius of the truck for it to work. Any suggestions on how to increase the distance here? The dealership said they put a new battery in the fob but that doesn't seem to correct the problem. Should I replace the battery again? Any ideas?

 

Mine works from much further away. The may sound strange, but try it put the fob to you chin then push the button.

 

Sounds interesting but somehow I don't believe you're serious...

 

I am 100% serious. Even if you think I am kidding I know you will try then you will see.

 

What causes this to work?

 

when my mom had remote start on her surb. we would have to hold it up to about our chin or higher.. and we would get 30-40 ft from it

 

It uses you head as an antenna. Probably will find out it causes cancer though, then again everything does.

 

I was getting 180 feet out of mine for the Impala....'course I was standing on one leg with my arm high over my head......LOL