Most liked posts in thread: Will it work? Place your bets!

I willing to bet $100 that it works.



I'm naturally cautious, but I feel confident about this now.

 

Just make sure to rinse well and put it in a bag of instant rice to dry out.

 

My guess is it will work.

 

Well I'll be a monkey's uncle.

 

My guess is it won't work without an intervention.... :fingerscrossed: You can try to dry it out - many posts on the web for this issue (like this one)

 

I suspect the key will work fine even without special treatment. This is not fragile electronics that operates within close tolerances.

Not necessarily, since it had gone through a wash cycle that may have left chemical residues. The ideal treatment is to completely flush it out with distilled water.

As for using rice, it is an urban myth and not effective. Rice absorbs liquid when immersed in boiling water, but it is not good at pulling moisture from the air.

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/using-desiccants-to-soak-up-wet-electronics/

 

Pop the battery lid off and remove the battery. Water has shorted it out so if it's not dead, it's been weakened. With the battery out the moisture will be easier to escape... The battery cover does have an "O" ring, so it may or maynot be dry inside.

I say yes, if it's dried sufficiently...

 

Is that an optical illusion? It looks like the key part of the fob has melted into the barrel of your dryer. My vote is dependent upon whether it has melted.

Melted: no worky

Unmelted: worky

 

Open, remove the battery, clean with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft toothbrush.

Might have to go the to a pharmacy for the 99%. 91% won't work as well.

This is how I clean liquid spills from computers and restore them to functionality. I'm typing to you on one of those right now. It's not 100% guaranteed, but we have a pretty good success rate. It depends on how long the liquid has sat unattended.

That said, I've also seen things like iPods go through the wash and come out OK. Your milage may vary.

 

My cell phone went through the wash and survived, your key should be alright.

I poured 99% isopropyl alcohol through my phone, it mixes with the remaining water and evaporates fast. (I took the battery out while rinsing it in alcohol.)

 

I think it'll work.

 

MINI did that silly "Open Motoring" years ago where they wanted to see people driving their MINI Vert around in snow and rain with the top down.... With the key fob holder in the dash being somewhat vulnerable, I'm betting they sealed it up pretty good.... Now we know how well they made it...

Now fix the damn chain tensioner....

 

I say Will Not Work

 

This the Christmas Season so miracles can happen, therefore I'll cast a yes vote !! If'n it doesn't it's not to late for Santa to bring you a new one.

 

My vote is yes.