Pinpoint Test T : The RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Normal Operations and Fault Conditions
The RKE transmitter has a normal operating range of 20 m (65.62 ft). The BCM has an internal antenna to receive the RKE transmitter signal.
Possible Causes
- RKE transmitter
- RKE transmitter battery
- Aftermarket RKE system
- High power devices
- TV/radio transmission towers
- BCM
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
- Inspect the RKE transmitter for damage
- Inspect for aftermarket RKE systems