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Silly me! I washed my remote and it doesn't work (go figure!) any ideas?

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Old 12-11-1998, 07:13 AM
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Silly me! I washed my remote and it doesn't work (go figure!) any ideas?
Old 12-11-1998, 07:15 AM
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Don't you have a spare. I have 2 with my car.
Old 12-11-1998, 07:31 AM
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Open it up and dry everything out, then try it again. If that doesn't work, have the dealer replace it without sharing your "silliness"!
Old 12-11-1998, 09:12 AM
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Default I did the same thing...

I took it to the dealer and they "reprogrammed it." Apparently there was no physical damage to it.
Old 12-11-1998, 01:01 PM
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Default Re: Silly me! I washed my remote and it doesn't work (go figure!) any ideas?

Hey,<br>Hust let it dry out inside. You may want to change batteries, or at least take the one out until it dries, so it wont corrode the inside of the remote. I am speaking from some measure of experience. I took the keys for my GMC Jimmy (since traded in for my A4) Scuba diving in my pocket. I felt so stupid but when I got back I pooped the remote open and dried it out. It worked just fine after that. Believe it or not people actually clean Printed Circuit Boards by putting them inside a dishwasher, and it works fine. Just make sure everything is very dry before using.<br>Bobby<br>1.8TQSTip with 2 working remotes.
Old 12-11-1998, 05:23 PM
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Re: THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES! i'LL TRY EM'. AND BTW... I HAVE ANOTHER. (I WANT TWO THAT WORK)
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