Improving Your Hummer H3 Alpha Key Fob Range

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  • čas přidán 28. 01. 2021
  • Hummer H3 Alpha keyfob (RKE) only works very poor range, like only inside the vehicle. This is how I fixed it.
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Komentáře • 80

  • @tony2wicked897
    @tony2wicked897 Před měsícem +2

    thank you very much for having the time to record your video so that we can repair the same problem again thank you very much

  • @DavidClaggette
    @DavidClaggette Před 18 dny +1

    I’m definitely trying this when I get home!

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 18 dny

      It's been a little over 3 years now and mine is still working well.

  • @tomtom6734
    @tomtom6734 Před rokem +4

    You are awesome. Very very thorough with your explanation of everything. Thanks for sharing this awesome video.

  • @WVM3DreamDrives
    @WVM3DreamDrives Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing! Great video and helpful. I don’t have any range issues with my key fob, but I do have the infamous TPMS issue so I will give this a try!

  • @InCountry6970
    @InCountry6970 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes, the gentle pinch of the ground shield will help make better contact. Thanks. Some contact cleaner could or should also be used.

  • @guypyke2994
    @guypyke2994 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you. This video demonstrated my exact problem and exactly what fixed it

  • @jonkilpatrick8055
    @jonkilpatrick8055 Před 6 měsíci +1

    ThankYou ! I recently got an 07 that had been parked for many little problems This is one of the issues !

  • @user-zm1ip2re7f
    @user-zm1ip2re7f Před 5 měsíci +1

    thanks for everything

  • @johnwilfley2623
    @johnwilfley2623 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the video totally help I just bought a used 2006 bought the new fob head GM try to program it they couldn’t do it so basically it was $165 car wash by the time I took the part back in four hours I did find your sweet spot under the antenna that was the only place at work or in the car itself so thanks so much for the help I’m going to bet that that’s exactly what it is I’ll be on it thanks again blessings

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      Thanks. I'll bet your problem is exactly the same as mine. It also affected a lot of Canyon/Colorado Pickups too.

  • @melvilleDynamics
    @melvilleDynamics Před rokem +2

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @countrystrong01
    @countrystrong01 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the video, I'm gonna tear into mine the next chance I get. Bet this is my problem as well

  • @liveloveyachting7065
    @liveloveyachting7065 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this !

  • @Rbhawk3rd
    @Rbhawk3rd Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the video. I have a 2008. Did fixing range do anything for your TPM?

  • @dhilipembedded
    @dhilipembedded Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the effort to share this video! Mine is 2007 i5. I do not have tpms problem. But key fob, 2 of them, are not working. Batteries changed. Didnt solved the issue. If antenna or the related connection is a problem then i should get tpms error as well, right? Can you share any other leads/ideas for my issue?

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 18 dny

      Not sure if you always get a TPMS error or not. You may want to get scantool on it and find out it even sees the remotes.

  • @joshh411
    @joshh411 Před rokem +1

    Thank you !

  • @rodlava8462
    @rodlava8462 Před rokem +1

    It worked Ty sir

  • @RR-43019
    @RR-43019 Před rokem +1

    I found your video and been trying to look on the internet why my fob wont work. I will try the antenna and see if I can get it to work, thanks

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před rokem

      Good luck with it! Mine is still working fine.

    • @RR-43019
      @RR-43019 Před rokem +1

      @ProjectTimeGarage it didn't work. I disconnected my battery and now again I lost all power locks and driver side window doesn't work. It takes forever for my power locks to return

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před rokem

      @@RR-43019 That's a strange one right there.

  • @hamudie8069
    @hamudie8069 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi, my key range on my Toyota Avalon 2017 is poor. You think this could be the same issue?

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Very possible. Not sure where Toyota locates their RKE box, but it's worth a shot.

  • @macairtuber
    @macairtuber Před 2 lety +2

    Commenting to help others: 2009 H3 5.3l - key fob range was working out to about 20ft from vehicle. One day it would only work within 2 ft of vehicle with fob raised high, standing on one foot with one eye closed. Worked like that for a few weeks and then now it won’t work at all. Tried the tips from this video - didn’t fix. Ordered a new antenna from dealer - didn’t fix. Not sure what to try next.

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      Interesting. If you do find a fix, would you mind commenting the solution? I've heard of others who tried all the things you tried to no avail. One person said physically extending/lengthening the antenna improved theirs.

    • @southernfury01
      @southernfury01 Před rokem

      What was the part number of your antenna? Mines been discontinued and cant find one anywhere

  • @levangvelesiani3379
    @levangvelesiani3379 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Friends,
    Great video. I do not understand how actually disconnect (remove) antenna connector from BSM. Understood that I need to to pull it out , but it has a side lock. So should I push lock pin inside or out or? Please let me know. Do not want to use force too much.

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      Mine had a very small tab that you squeeze. Don't use too much force because it will break easily.

    • @levangvelesiani3379
      @levangvelesiani3379 Před 2 lety

      @@ProjectTimeGarage Thank you very much. Will try and let you know. All the best.

  • @johnwilfley2623
    @johnwilfley2623 Před 2 lety +2

    Might try to pull that whole circuitboard out to look at it as you did to see if I see anything un normal

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      Hopefully you will find something there. Mine was super-duper clean inside. Looked perfect.

  • @chriswilson451
    @chriswilson451 Před 3 lety +1

    Same problem with a 13 explorer

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe rerouting the antenna will improve yours like it did mine.

  • @todell7008
    @todell7008 Před 3 lety +2

    I think I have the same issue with my Silver-Aideaux!

  • @randyfleming3004
    @randyfleming3004 Před 3 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍👍 Awesome

  • @ken1957
    @ken1957 Před rokem +1

    at 13:30 on video, it showed that the antenna connector is out of the shell. Did you crush that shell open and plug it in without the shell?

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před rokem

      The plastic shell can snap off easily. I removed the connector from the plastic, then carefully bent the sides of the connector inward. After that, I put it back in the plastic shell. The fix is still working by the way.

    • @ken1957
      @ken1957 Před rokem

      @@ProjectTimeGarage Thank you so much for your help. We end up cleaning the antenna connector at the box with alcohol. It's working now.

  • @97fxdwg1
    @97fxdwg1 Před 3 lety +1

    Did it fix the TPMS issue?

  • @johnwilfley2623
    @johnwilfley2623 Před 2 lety +1

    Tried connection snugged up still no luck bummer, when it was all open and exposed had about six feet, range

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      Did you happen to try re-routing the antenna at all? I noticed that it was pretty short and routed right up against metal.

    • @johnwilfley2623
      @johnwilfley2623 Před 2 lety

      Yes I tried it just like you did and it worked well for about 8 feet only on that side with the door open as soon as I close the door and even mounted the antenna between the frame and on the outside of the plastic where you snap those little plastic pieces in once the door was shut it was back to basically touching the antenna I’m kind of at a loss on this I definitely think it has something to do with that and PS my tire monitoring system is doing the same thing but they say they only the batteries last 10 years I don’t know back to square

  • @stussels
    @stussels Před 3 lety

    is that a chrysler conquest back there?

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, GREAT eye!! Actually it's the Mitsubishi Starion, which was re-badged by chrysler for the Conquest. There's a complete video on the car on my channel.

    • @stussels
      @stussels Před 3 lety +1

      @@ProjectTimeGarage friend in hs had two. fun fast great looking rwd car.

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 3 lety

      @@stussels Pretty much same story for me - Friend had one in hs, wanted one ever since.

  • @chadsanders3506
    @chadsanders3506 Před rokem +1

    Did yr tpms start working

  • @jeffdaniels958
    @jeffdaniels958 Před 2 lety +1

    So did it fix the tpm?

    • @jeffdaniels958
      @jeffdaniels958 Před 2 lety

      Never mind I see someone else asked
      Thanks for the great vid

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      No problem - I was actually surprised it fixed the TPM if I'm being honest.

    • @jeffdaniels958
      @jeffdaniels958 Před 2 lety

      Haven't tried it yet but I certainly will.

  • @Ricovette
    @Ricovette Před 2 lety +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed this upload! Thumbs up and a sub from me... Stay safe... Rico ('06 Black H3)

  • @khalilaymen8882
    @khalilaymen8882 Před rokem +1

    Salut

  • @sport3456
    @sport3456 Před 2 lety

    so why are you showing an antenna with a completely different connector for a fix?

    • @ProjectTimeGarage
      @ProjectTimeGarage  Před 2 lety

      I didn't. This is the antenna and connector that were stock to the truck. I didn't add or remove anything.

  • @shirellediana
    @shirellediana Před 6 měsíci

    Ok so he is bored