I want to add more wire to the RKE antenna so my key fob will work at a distance of more than only a few feet. I have looked for the RKE module in the trunk near the rear speakers and can't find it.
Does anyone know the location of the RKE module for a 2000 Eldorado?
I had pulled the bulkhead liner yesterday and didn't notice it at that time. Now that I have a diagram it will be easier to locate. But, in looking at actual photos of the part, #25692073, I don't even see an antenna. I may be wasting my time. I will look again later today or tomorrow.
For any problem/question you can imagine, Google "cadillac forums (problem or question) - in this case it was "cadillac forums seville deville eldorado rke antenna addition". You might also find something with a tedious search of the Tech Tips forum.
I had done a search here but didn't use all the words that you used. You got a lot more results than I did. I will find the module tomorrow and look at it closely to see if there is a small antenna on it.
Thanks to you and Ranger. You guys are very knowledgeable.
the search function on the forums isn't very good. Use Google or Bing with wording suggested by Sub. you'll find way more answers.
btw, I love Abbeville, LA, in particular Steens cane syrup.
Had a few minutes today so I went to the trunk and took out the bulkhead liner. The RKE is located on the rear seat side of the bulkhead. When I get more time I will take out the backrest of the rear seat and that should give me easy access to the RKE. Then I will find out if there is an antenna on it, or not.
Yes, it does appear that it does pivot down. I just thought it would be easier to go behind the seat. From the trunk I can see the foam padding of the backrest. Are you thinking there is a metal bulkhead between the backrest and the electronics that would stop me from getting to the RKE from the rear seat?
I found a pic of the RKE module. The back has a piece of metal that I assume is the antenna. As long as I can access the back I can add some wire to it.
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