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@fcd said:
All wireless devices use radio signals to communicate and it sounds like there is some sort of difference in signal strength reaching the receiving antenna on the gate whether you are going out or coming in.It could be a larger distance when coming in and the remote signal is weak – A new battery in the remote will help.
But also check that there is a clear line of ‘sight’ from the remote to the antenna;
– No metal parts of the gate or other large blockages between the two.
– The position of the remote is not behind some part of the body of the car. (Does using it pointed through the windscreen, or holding it outside the car window make it better?)
Well i got a new battery put in and it hasn’t made the slightext difference 🙁
Re clear line of sight…when I’m going out i just point it and it is behind the dashboard and it works. But coming in i have to open the window and hold my arm out, or sometimes get out of the car. Even then it takes a lot of clicks.
I would have thought the owner corp wd be responsible for a new one as it surely applies to common property? (Though don’t like my chances)