Waterproof Key?

[prboy3]

Hi forum,

This maybe a stupid question, but does any of you know if only the key is waterproof. I bodyboard and want to leave the beeper inside the car and take with me to the beach (salt water) the key while I ride. Can I wet the only the key with salt water? I heard there was a chip inside or something? My friend had a Ford Focus 2002 and he bodyboarded with the key and beeper so thats why I'm asking the question.

Thanks

PRBOY3

 

[mobomelter]

it has a chip inside it. wether or not water would kill it is a different story. i know my focus key was sealed to the point where nothing could get in. but my mazda key looks like it would leak.

 

[Pretzellogic]

There's only one way to find out.

Hint: if it doesn't work after being submerged, it wasn't, and isn't, waterproof.

 

[prboy3]

There's only one way to find out.

Hint: if it doesn't work after being submerged, it wasn't, and isn't, waterproof.

Thanks for the tip my friend...LOL maybe I can get a friend of mine to test it instead of me...LOL oh well your key just died...(shrug) .


I don't think the key has a salt water warranty...like my history of old cell phones LOL


TIA

PRBOY3

 

[Lil Freek]

do it.. if the dealership questions you.. tell them to eat a dick and you jumped into the ocean to save a drowning puppy

 

[Aricjm15]

the keys are sealed pretty well, and they dont have a battery in them so as soon as it drys out it should work fine

 

[mobomelter]

those keys are expensive though.

 

[Foolish]

Chipped keys are really expensive. Invest in some snack-sized ziplock bags. I've never found any other useful purpose for the stupid little things!

 

[ultimazda3]

i washed my key and remote in the washer by accident, BOTH of them still work....

 

[Aricjm15]

you could always get a regular non chip key, lock the regular key in the car in the glovebox, just use the other to lock/unlock it

 

[rum]

i'm pretty sure there is a way to "train" new keys on this board.

on topic: my key has been in the pool and still works.

 

[mobomelter]

the way to train new keys usually involves already having 2 working keys.

 

[Aricjm15]

the way to train new keys usually involves already having 2 working keys.

I think you need the WDS setup if you only have one

 

[txrxs]

Invest in some snack-sized ziplock bags. I've never found any other useful purpose for the stupid little things!

My roomate found quite a purpose for those stupid little bags(stoned)

 

[krazykarni]

getting a third key cost me 76 bucks and change. i needed to get it in order to have my alarm/remote start installed

 

[eting_pro5]

you could always get a regular non chip key, lock the regular key in the car in the glovebox, just use the other to lock/unlock it

DING DING DING! WINNER!!!!

Do this.

 

[mobomelter]

i looked at my key and i don't see how any water could get in it. but once again its expensive as hell to replace. go to walmart and spend 97 cents for a non-chipped key.

 

[Agent_420]

I have had no problems finding good uses for those little half zip lock bags (boom07) hence the name...............................

 

[mobomelter]

all i have to say is 1 dollar will keep you from any worry. just don't lose the key.....