Extending GM Remote Start Range

[BriGuy88]

Anyone have any insight on how to increase the range of the remote starter for my '08 GMC Sierra? I've read on some other sites that the receiver antenna can be "exposed" for more range. Has anyone tried this? Other ideas?

[Dave S]

I've been having issues with the distance on my '08 Silverado as well. It's been used a lot, so the battery may need to be replaced. I was first told that 200 feet was the range but I've had some days where it was farther than that.

[Scott K]

A weak battery isnt suppose to effect range, as they run off a digital signal, either they are suppose to work, or they are not. I really don't buy that theory though, and I would install new batteries before bringing it in to get diagnosed.

[RonT]

My son is a Chev. tech and I have asked him about extending the range on my 09 Silverado. He said you can extend them with a two way system. He is checking on the cost of adding this to my truck. I will post an approximate cost when he gets back to me.

[18 inch Crappie]

Get a after market Viper keyless entry and just use one of the aux outputs to tie into the GM remote stater input. and use the viper remote. The factory stuff is not made for range just to make GM some money on selling you a $400 remote start that goes 10 feet.

[Dave S]

A weak battery isnt suppose to effect range, as they run off a digital signal, either they are suppose to work, or they are not. I really don't buy that theory though, and I would install new batteries before bringing it in to get diagnosed.

I wouldn't buy that theory either. As I mentioned, when mine was new, it would work over 200 feet away. Now that a couple years have gone by, some days I'm lucky to have it work 50 feet away. It could be the key-fob is worn and I need to switch to the extra one they gave me when I bought the truck.

[18 inch Crappie]

You can also Pull the factory ant out from the A piller and tape it across the windsheild or get a ant extender.

[aczr2k]

Don't buy the GM advanced two-way autostart it is junk. I had one put in last fall, the range is barely better than the factory start, and the remote is HUGE. Complete waste of money $250. Had they been out longer with more reviews I wouldn't have had mine. I had the first one Mills sold. This one will be getting pulled for an aftermarket, Astrostart or Compustar. The technology is out there, just another crappy attempt by an OEM.

[crothmeier]

my factory remote start in my '07 impala doesnt have the best range either, i would be interested in hearing the results as well.

[muddpuppy]

I have an )& Impalla the range sucks.... I am going aftermarket I went round and round with GM and there is noting they can do. The good Aftermarket startes have a 2000 - 3000 foot range depending on model