keyless remote fob range quite weak

[remote]

Hi to all

 

First off the 1998 camry vienta is not mine it belongs to a female friend.

Both remote fobs are quite weak. The remote locking only operates when standing next to the doors

Considering the age of the vehicle and remotes I assumed the batteries may not be the best.

I cut the spare fob open and measured the CR2032 lithium battery. It reads 3.3 volts - quite normal and not bad for its age.

This has shattered my confidence a bit.

Assuming that the OK battery is operating the fob at full power , remember the other fob is equally weak,

what else would account for the insensitivity of the remote system.

Suspicions sort of falls on the car.

Any clues.  Thanks

 

Regards

[trentmeyer23]

It will likely still be the batteries.

[remote]

9 hours ago, trentmeyer23 said:

It will likely still be the batteries.

I agree that is worth a try. There is no other easy action.

The original battery has spot welded solder lugs.

So I have a technical mod to entertain myself with.

 

Thanks Trent