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Vroom_vroom · 10-08-2014, 04:14 PM

So after two years of ownership it finally happens. The fob went for a ride along in the washer. Realizing it only when I heard it in the dryer. After taking it out it was dry and to my amazement I hit the lock button twice and heard my horn. Went to leave an hour later and put the key in dash comes one and no crank. Try it again it tries to turn over for a spit second and the lock out comes up on the dic. The spare key managed to start the car so I went through the relearn process with the keys a few times and nothing ever came up on the dic but after the fourth or fifth time the dead key started working.

Is this a common thing for the key to "lose" it's programming if something happens to it?

Sent from the desert.

Firehawk178 · 10-08-2014, 04:23 PM

You shouldn't have washed it. Why did you do that?

Ragnar · 10-08-2014, 04:30 PM

You can only wash keys on the delicate cycle. Maybe it just had some moisture that had to get worked out.

skipinminn · 10-08-2014, 04:32 PM

DID my recall today I like the New KEY

never did like the switchblade thing.

gajagfan · 10-08-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

DID my recall today I like the New KEY

never did like the switchblade thing.

Want to do it, still do not have the letter. When did you get the letter?

gajagfan · 10-08-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

You don't need a letter. Your dealer will pull it up on their computer.

I think they are spacing out the notices so they don't have a thousand owners banging on the dealer's doors.

Makes sense....

skipinminn · 10-08-2014, 05:00 PM

yea!!!!!!! i didn't have a letter just decided at an Oil change today. They asked if I had both Keys with me? I just happened to have the Spare in the glovebox. So I said lets do this

pickwithaustin · 10-08-2014, 05:25 PM

The wash should not hurt it at all. It's just a small printed circuit board in there. After a board is populated with components and soldered down, they go through a washing machine anyhow (unless they're using on-clean solder). Probably done less these days with advances in flux solders, but the fact still remains that water generally won't harm it any.

Vroom_vroom · 10-08-2014, 07:31 PM

i just thought it was odd it would need reprogrammed but the buttons still worked?

gutterball · 10-10-2014, 09:23 PM

Water can damage the circuit. Water on a component lowers the resistance and can cause it to drawn excessive current. Once it drys and still works, then it should be O.K.

Fred 6528 · 10-11-2014, 04:46 AM

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TooCool5 · 10-11-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

DID my recall today I like the New KEY

never did like the switchblade thing.

Times 2 Always hated the switchblade.

2Carats · 10-22-2014, 04:39 AM

It might have been an allergic reaction to the washing powder.

Angrybird 12 · 10-22-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

The wash should not hurt it at all. It's just a small printed circuit board in there. After a board is populated with components and soldered down, they go through a washing machine anyhow (unless they're using on-clean solder). Probably done less these days with advances in flux solders, but the fact still remains that water generally won't harm it any.

It's not the water but the chemicals in the water. They wash circuit boards with filtered water... Plus when they are washed there is no battery supplying power that can bun out a shorted component. Or screw the programming.

10-08-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Key fob issues So after two years of ownership it finally happens. The fob went for a ride along in the washer. Realizing it only when I heard it in the dryer. After taking it out it was dry and to my amazement I hit the lock button twice and heard my horn. Went to leave an hour later and put the key in dash comes one and no crank. Try it again it tries to turn over for a spit second and the lock out comes up on the dic. The spare key managed to start the car so I went through the relearn process with the keys a few times and nothing ever came up on the dic but after the fourth or fifth time the dead key started working. Is this a common thing for the key to "lose" it's programming if something happens to it? Sent from the desert. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/@FredJrsGarage ‘19 Silverado 3500 dmax ‘77 trans am ‘63 c2 Shopping for more Camaros

10-08-2014, 05:25 PM	#8
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	The wash should not hurt it at all. It's just a small printed circuit board in there. After a board is populated with components and soldered down, they go through a washing machine anyhow (unless they're using on-clean solder). Probably done less these days with advances in flux solders, but the fact still remains that water generally won't harm it any. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

10-08-2014, 07:31 PM	#9
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	i just thought it was odd it would need reprogrammed but the buttons still worked? __________________ https://www.youtube.com/@FredJrsGarage ‘19 Silverado 3500 dmax ‘77 trans am ‘63 c2 Shopping for more Camaros

10-11-2014, 04:46 AM	#11
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	key fob

10-22-2014, 04:39 AM	#13
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	It might have been an allergic reaction to the washing powder. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

10-08-2014, 04:23 PM	#2
Firehawk178 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Katy, Tx. USA Posts: 196	You shouldn't have washed it. Why did you do that?

10-08-2014, 04:30 PM	#3
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,672	You can only wash keys on the delicate cycle. Maybe it just had some moisture that had to get worked out.

10-08-2014, 04:32 PM	#4
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	DID my recall today I like the New KEY never did like the switchblade thing.

10-08-2014, 05:00 PM	#7
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	yea!!!!!!! i didn't have a letter just decided at an Oil change today. They asked if I had both Keys with me? I just happened to have the Spare in the glovebox. So I said lets do this

10-10-2014, 09:23 PM	#10
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Water can damage the circuit. Water on a component lowers the resistance and can cause it to drawn excessive current. Once it drys and still works, then it should be O.K.