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How to Increase Range on Keyless Remote on Toyota Tundra

After the batteries start to lose power in your keyless entry remote, you will start to lose operational range on your remote. This is a lot like how the light on a flashlight dims when the batteries are dying. Replacing the batteries for a Toyota Tundra keyless remote is simple enough, but afterwar

How to Remove Car Radio Static

Automobile radios operate in a hostile electromagnetic environment. They're constantly bombarded by a multitude of magnetic pulses from the car's ignition and charging systems, accessory motors, relays and solenoids, and other electric components. AM signals are especially vulnerable to radio freque

How to Save the Radio Presets in a Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsized sports utility vehicle released by the Jeep division of Chrysler. It began production in 1999. All models of the Grand Cherokee feature the ability to save up to 10 different radio presets to special buttons above the radio tuner. Setting up the radio presets in

How to Remove a Stock Stereo From a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

The 2005 Dodge Ram pickup comes with a variety of standard and optional stereo systems. Still, many owners find the need to replace their stock deck with an aftermarket unit. One reason for removing the factory-installed stereo in the Dodge Ram, is to connect external devices. IPods and other MP3

PT Cruiser Keyless Entry Troubleshooting

Four keyless entry remotes can be used for each particular PT cruiser. When one of the remotes stops working or begins to malfunction, a few troubleshooting techniques may be attempted before replacing or repairing the remote.

In-car Entertainment -- What You Need And What You Don't

Car audio and incar entertainment is getting hotter and hotter by the day. So, folks, do you need all that's advertised? Do you need all you can afford? I'll take you through questions that will help you determine what you need and what you don't...

How to Install a Downspout in a Corrugated Drain System

A home’s roof corrugated gutter system captures the water from the roof during a rainstorm and distributes it to downspouts in the system for draining. These gutters help move the drained water where you want it instead of where you do not. When approaching the winter season, you may decide to

How to Reset Your Karr Keyless Remote

Founded in 1988, Karr Security is a leading producer of stock and aftermarket vehicle security and keyless entry systems. Karr security and keyless entry systems allow you to lock or unlock the doors of your vehicle by pressing a button on a small remote; the remote also includes a "Panic" button fo

Nissan Titan Stereo Removal

Removing the stereo in your Nissan Titan should only take a few minutes. The stereo is simple to remove as it is held in by two bolts and a wiring harness in the back. The stereo can be removed for repair and or to replace the stereo completely. You may also need to remove the stereo to fix other co

The Way To Choose A Car Stereo

The other component to check is the deck. The deck is a crucial part of any car stereo system. Check the channel output of the speakers, the equipment range from CD's, MP3 and cassette decks.

How to Program a Remote for a Car Alarm

Like keyless entry and automatic starter remotes, car alarm remotes are programmed from your vehicle's driver seat. Using the remote and your ignition key, programming requires a certain sequence of key turns and button presses, and requires no previous experience. You can program or reprogram your

How to Add a USB Port to a Car Stereo

Most MP3 players connect to a USB port on your computer when you want to add or remove music. If you want to listen to the music from your MP3 player on a car stereo system an option you have is connecting the device via a USB port. However, most vehicles do not have a built-in USB port. You can eas

What You Need to Keep in Mind When Dealing With Audio Stores

Audio stores are solely responsible for distributing audio products to their consumers. The most popular with people being online audio stores. Most of the stores have web sites where they get a lot of orders from the convenience of their customers.

How to Program a Remote Garage Door Opener on a 2002 Dodge Stratus

Equipped with onboard system transmitters, the 2002 Dodge Stratus can be programmed to control your garage door opener. Once programmed, you can use the remote in your car to control your opener from up to a couple hundred feet away in the street or your driveway. You can program your remote in just

Illegal To Use a Handheld Cell Phone Whilst Driving

In the United Kingdom, a law has just been passed which forbids drivers to use mobile phones whilst on the move.In fact, this is not quite true as the law has been around for some considerable time.Yet the authorities are cracking down on the use of mobile phones on the move and making it a more ser

Sun Machine 500 Directions

The Sun Machine 500 is a device that auto mechanics, both professional and amateur, can use to diagnose a multitude of problems with many different parts of a vehicle. This machine utilizes a computer screen, keyboard and mouse, along with a set of probes, to help you quickly determine if a part is

How to Update the Garmin Vista

The Garmin Vista,or Garmin eTrax Vista, is a GPS system designed to provide remote, easy-to-use guidance to get you from "A" to "B." As with any other piece of software, up-to-date "builds" are always becoming available which could enhance the product. To ensure your product is running at its optimu

How do I Remove a Stereo from a 1994 Taurus?

Removing the Ford Taurus's stereo does not require taking out any interior-dash pieces or panels, unlike in many other vehicles. Ford uses a special radio design for the 1994 Taurus. The radio is held in place by small clips. In order to access and disengage these clips, you need special tools known