Re: Tip for 164 remote "replacement"

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

One problem--the earlier post dealt with a '91 (I think)--which does NOT 
have an infra-red remote. It has a radio frequency one!!


On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Spiros Angelopoulos wrote:

> Here is a tip in case in the future you lose your remote:
> 
> Most "learning" universal third party TV/VCR/Audio remote controls operate 
> using infrared (IR) frequencies.  The way you program them, is by pointing 
> the original equipment's remote toward the universal one, and hitting 
> "learn" and a key corresponding to the original's.  This way the universal 
> control memorizes the frequency of the original signal.
> 
> The 164 remote also operates using IR frequencies and its signal can also 
> be memorized for emergencies.  Therefore you can program your universal 
> remote to lock and unlock your 164!
> 
> For those of you who have PalmPilots, there is a program called IR Remote 
> that can memorize and play back IR frequencies.  The only problem is that 
> the PalmPilot's IR range is not as good as the 164's remote, so you will 
> have to be almost against the window to operate it.  I have tried the 
> program and have been able to lock and unlock the car with my PalmPilot 
> IIIx (BTW, the company that sells the software also sells a mini IR 
> amplifier for extended range).  Usual disclaimers apply here as I have no 
> interest in the company, blah, blah, blah!
> 
> Spiros
> 94 164LS
> 85 Spider
> 
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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