Remote only works at 5 ft or less. 1994 Q45

Post by **blacklist74** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:11 pm

I changed the battery. Still the remote won't work unless I'm at 5 ft or less. Any ideas?1994 Infiniti Q45

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:22 pm

There are only 2 possible causes the remote or the antenna in the car.

I would start with reprogramming the remote,

Then move on to the battery again, replace with a known good one.

Then check the antenna AKA Remote entry control unit.

Other than that there is nothing in the service manual that I can see about short distance issues and how to troubleshoot them.

Before this problem occurred how far away were you able to use the remote?

Post by **Mopar** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:00 pm

Not to thread jack, but I have the same problem. Changed the battery and it's still the same. Sometimes I have to be next to the car so that it works. Where's the remote antenna thingy located?

Post by **Infinitiguy19** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:12 pm

Location of electrical components - luggage compartment

Keyless entry remote transmitter programming

For a bigger version go here: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh...tlink

Post by **blacklist74** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:45 pm

I tried the reprograming, still the same. Also tried changing the remote battery again, nothing again...Any ideas will help a lot.

Post by **elwesso** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:46 pm

Probably about the only hope is to replace the antenna.. Mine used to work from a LONG way away, and I accidentally broke the antenna from a fuel pump replacement and it only works from a few feet away... Something Ive just dealt with.

If you've ever had the rear deck lid off for some reason (especially if you didnt do the work yourself), that could explain it..

Post by **blacklist74** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:17 pm

I did replace the fuel pump. What antenna are you talking about? Are you talking about the radio antenna or some other antenna.?

Post by **Mopar** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:13 am

Bump for the OP + where's this antenna in a FGY33?

Post by **BadQ45t** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:03 pm

Look at the picture above, you probably hit the control unit when you did your fuel pump.

I'm not sure if the 2nd Gen has it there or somewhere else......it should be somewhere in the FSM.

Remote only works at 5 ft or less. 1994 Q45

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