Monthly Archives: September 2012

Using FCC IDs to Specify Remote Transmitters

Many websites, including Remotes Unlimited’s, use the FCC ID that appears on the back of many remote transmitters as a way to specify the correct replacement part. This is because the FCC ID is more likely to be shown on … Continue reading

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Did You Know? . . . Ford Keyfob Remotes Work for Keyhead Transmitters

Among the most widely used remotes transmitters in existence are the 3-button and 4-button keyfob-style remotes used by Ford on nearly all trucks, SUVs and sedans beginning around 1998. Beginning with some 2007 models, Ford starting switching over to keyhead-style … Continue reading

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Did You Know? . . . Aftermarket Alarm Remotes

Many people do not realize this, but the circuit boards used in many different aftermarket alarm remotes are actually the same. Aftermarket alarm systems are consumer electronics products. Like many consumer electronics products, each alarm system tends to have a … Continue reading

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Urban Myth — Unlocking Your Car With Remote Over Cell Phone

Yes, we have heard that some people claim that, if you are locked out of your car and you have a remote for the vehicle at home, you can call someone there on your cell phone and have them hold … Continue reading

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Remote Transmitter Troubleshooting — Partial or Intermittent Remote Functioning

We have received several questions recently from customers who were not sure if their remote is working or not. Their symptoms vary, but they all fall under the general heading of “partial or intermittent” functioning – the remote works part … Continue reading

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Programming Chrysler “Peanut-Shaped” Remote Transmitters

We have received some questions recently about programming of the “peanut-shaped” remotes used on many Chrysler vehicles from the late 1990’s through the mid 2000s. These are keyfob remotes with FCC IDs such as GQ43VT9T, GQ43VT13T, GQ43VT17T, and GQ43VT18T. These … Continue reading

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