Distance proximity for key fob to work on S70?

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!

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