lionsbreath said:
Question
On my 2003 Taco I have a remote entry key fob. The problem is that the darn thing only works when I am right next to the truck With in 10 feet or less. I have changed the bat. and still no better range. Does any one know where the antena is on the truck and if I can relocate it for better responce.
Thanks Joe
Joe-
Simply lengthen the antenna. To lengthen the antenna, you will need to add about 4 or 5 feet of wire to the end of the antenna with a butt-connector.
The antenna is located under the driver side dash.
It is a small, grey wire with a black stripe. There should be about 6 or 7 inches of the end of it hanging freely from the harness. It is just behind and to the right of the fuse cluster. (It is not necessary to remove any dash panels to access the wire - the dash is removed in the picture for clarity.)
The best way to feed the extension wire is to first feed it from the top corner of the dash, at the A-pillar. The A-pillar trim will most likely need to be removed. Once the wire is fed down behind the dash, use a butt-connector to attach the 2 wire ends.
Run the wire up the A-Pillar and tuck the remaining wire up into the front of the headliner, along the windshield.
You can also do the "Chin" mod to increase your range, as stupid as this sounds, it works. Hold the remote up to your chin, and press the button. It will use your whole head as an antenna, you can use this in the mean time while waiting to do the above.
