Total closure key fob range?

Ajd1 · 7th June 2012, 18:33

I've recently done the total closure so I could get the self opening boot.

How would I go about reducing the range of the transmitter?

At the moment it will open the boot from the other end of the street a good 40-50 yards.

I'd like it to operate from about 20 feet in if possible.

Not sure how or if this can be done.

Any help appreciated.

Andy

Godfer · 7th June 2012, 18:42

'done the total closure'?

Could you please expand on this? Have you carried out a mod?

ta,

Godfer (Sid)

HarryM1BYT · 7th June 2012, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajd1

How would I go about reducing the range of the transmitter?

At the moment it will open the boot from the other end of the street a good 40-50 yards.

Not sure why you might want to reduce the range, however....

Two ways - limit the range of the tranmitter (keyfob) or reduce the sensitivity of the receiver.

You can reduce the range of the transmitter by fitting some insulated foil to partially cover the inside of the PCB - a bit of cooking foil covered with insulating tape.

You can reduce the range of the receiver by partially cover it with cooking foil. I understand the receivers were either located by the handbrake, or in some cases at the front of the centre console.

Both methods will need some experimentation to reduce the range to what you want.

Steve916 · 7th June 2012, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajd1

I've recently done the total closure so I could get the self opening boot.

How would I go about reducing the range of the transmitter?

At the moment it will open the boot from the other end of the street a good 40-50 yards.

I'd like it to operate from about 20 feet in if possible.

Not sure how or if this can be done.

Any help appreciated.

Andy

That would be good for getting cats off your boot from a distance though Andy

Poppy · 7th June 2012, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfer

'done the total closure'?

Could you please expand on this? Have you carried out a mod?

ta,

Godfer (Sid)

Hiya. Yes, me too...

HarryM1BYT · 7th June 2012, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfer

'done the total closure'?

Could you please expand on this? Have you carried out a mod?

ta,

Godfer (Sid)

I think that is the modification (extra PCB) which closes and / or opens all of the windows.

Ajd1 · 7th June 2012, 19:11

Hi,

I followed the instructions here
Bought a cheap transmitter and receiver from eBay and it took about half an hour to do.

I only connected the boot up though didn't want the other bit.

It works a treat maybe a bit too well hence the thread.

Steve916 · 7th June 2012, 19:12

It unlocks the boot too on mark 1's which don't have this function as standard. Then my Auto Boot Lift Mod can be fitted so you can open the boot fully with the press of your key fob button.

Godfer · 7th June 2012, 19:14

I 'investigated' this. Alas, the 'technical' requirements are way beyond my capabilities. Total opening\closure is a fabulous facility and would be in keeping with the 'luxury' afforded of 75's and ZT's. I need this!

Poppy · 7th June 2012, 19:15

Hiya all...... I shall have to look into that one....

Thanks for the link.

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Ajd1 Gets stuck in 75 Connie SE CDT Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 810 Thanks: 75 Thanked 93 Times in 62 Posts	Hi, I followed the instructions here Bought a cheap transmitter and receiver from eBay and it took about half an hour to do. I only connected the boot up though didn't want the other bit. It works a treat maybe a bit too well hence the thread. __________________ 2002 White Gold 75 Connoisseur SE CDT manual.

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Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	It unlocks the boot too on mark 1's which don't have this function as standard. Then my Auto Boot Lift Mod can be fitted so you can open the boot fully with the press of your key fob button. __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

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Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	'done the total closure'? Could you please expand on this? Have you carried out a mod? ta, Godfer (Sid)

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Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	I 'investigated' this. Alas, the 'technical' requirements are way beyond my capabilities. Total opening\closure is a fabulous facility and would be in keeping with the 'luxury' afforded of 75's and ZT's. I need this!

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Poppy Banned 75 club 1.8 petrol. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Redditch Posts: 9,431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Hiya all...... I shall have to look into that one.... Thanks for the link.