Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range - Directed Smart Start ASRF-1510 User Manual

If an intrusion has occurred and
intrusion code corresponding to the type of intrusion that occurred.
Diagnostic Table:
1x = power interruption
3x = Hood

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these
are:

The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
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The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency
noise, airports, cellular phone towers...)

Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the
metal in the car.

The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have
an especially poor range.
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The shape of the roof in A-pillars brings about considerable radio-
frequency deflection (in this case the signal from the remote control). As
a result, the direction in which the vehicle is facing in relation to the
remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of the
vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best
performance is from the back. Using the remote control from either side
of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range.

The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in
open space.

Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height.
Holding the transmitter against your chin will also increase your range:
your head acts as an antenna.

The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with
an aftermarket or factory alarm.
P.22
pressed, the horn provides an
4x = Doors intrusion
6x = Ignition
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