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Key fob went through the washing machine! Is there any hope it will work again (electronically)?

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Old 12-29-2003, 03:49 AM
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Key fob went through the washing machine! Is there any hope it will work again (electronically)?
Old 12-29-2003, 05:27 AM
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Default Put it through the dryer!

To get rid of moisture, but do it on low heat. That should do it.

If you then press the key and it opens the washing machine door, your remote has been lost to the automotive world...
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Homespun advice. LOL. Search this subject, posts like this within 6 weeks!
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Default I doubt it. Went to a water park with mine and went swimming with it. The electronics were fried. Go

to dealer. They should replace it no charge, as they did me. Don't forget to bring you other keys as well or they can't reprogram.
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Default Once ran an electronic meat fork thru the dishwasher and .....

after it dried out for 5 days it worked fine. Set it aside for a week or two --- you've got nothing to lose.
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Great idea, but the thing actually works after a couple of days of drying out! What a miracle!
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