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IBMROBERT · 12-05-2011, 04:37 PM

Long time ago, there was a Timex watch commercial where they put the watch through something rough and when it was done, the announcer said: "takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
Well, ran my keys through washer (left them in my pocket) and lo and behold, every function still works!

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-05-2011, 04:39 PM

good to know...

RichGreene · 12-05-2011, 04:47 PM

Cameron Swazey was the guy on the commercial. He'd always tie the Timex to a motorboat prop or something.

hightower · 12-05-2011, 05:02 PM

Good to know if my key fob gets dirt on it I can throw it in the washer for a quick clean.

acatlover13 · 12-05-2011, 05:10 PM

I flushed mine down the toilet at McDonalds a few years ago (different GM Vehicle), but it got stuck in the trap and fell back out. A little gross, but it worked at least a few more years....until I sold it.

DarkneSS · 12-05-2011, 05:11 PM

Mine got washed and still work too. I think they might be water resistant...

IBMROBERT · 12-11-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IBMROBERT

Long time ago, there was a Timex watch commercial where they put the watch through something rough and when it was done, the announcer said: "takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
Well, ran my keys through washer (left them in my pocket) and lo and behold, every function still works!

UPDATE!! Well yesterday, the key fob quit working! Works fine to start the car, but no other functions work. :( Went to the backup. Anyone one know what a new one costs?

coolman · 12-11-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IBMROBERT

UPDATE!! Well yesterday, the key fob quit working! Works fine to start the car, but no other functions work. :( Went to the backup. Anyone one know what a new one costs?

I guess it's not a Timex. LOL

justind511 · 12-11-2011, 04:44 PM

you can order one from www.Ikeyless.com for about $50 plus shipping. but you have to get it cut and programmed

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-11-2011, 05:45 PM

Dealer got me an extra spare (3rd key) for like $40 programmed.

2SS BUMBLBE · 12-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Or save $40 programming fee and DIY...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...am#post3758677

L99SS · 12-11-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IBMROBERT

Keeps on ticking

Timex? Watch? Commercial?

For a moment I thought this was another repost about cruddy AFM lifters!

SSGUNNER · 12-12-2011, 02:38 AM

Oh really

Trevorw24 · 12-12-2011, 08:14 AM

One of the best advertising campaigns ever. Sorry to hear it stopped eventually.

12-05-2011, 04:37 PM	#1
IBMROBERT Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Simpsonville, sc Posts: 74	Keeps on ticking Long time ago, there was a Timex watch commercial where they put the watch through something rough and when it was done, the announcer said: "takes a licking and keeps on ticking." Well, ran my keys through washer (left them in my pocket) and lo and behold, every function still works!

12-05-2011, 04:39 PM	#2
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	good to know... __________________

12-05-2011, 05:02 PM	#4
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Good to know if my key fob gets dirt on it I can throw it in the washer for a quick clean. __________________ My Camaro Story

12-05-2011, 05:10 PM	#5
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	I flushed mine down the toilet at McDonalds a few years ago (different GM Vehicle), but it got stuck in the trap and fell back out. A little gross, but it worked at least a few more years....until I sold it. __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

12-11-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	Dealer got me an extra spare (3rd key) for like $40 programmed. __________________

12-05-2011, 04:47 PM	#3
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Cameron Swazey was the guy on the commercial. He'd always tie the Timex to a motorboat prop or something.

12-05-2011, 05:11 PM	#6
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Mine got washed and still work too. I think they might be water resistant...

12-11-2011, 04:44 PM	#9
justind511 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS non-RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern VA Posts: 123	you can order one from www.Ikeyless.com for about $50 plus shipping. but you have to get it cut and programmed

12-11-2011, 07:00 PM	#11
2SS BUMBLBE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS/L99 Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 392 View My Garage	Or save $40 programming fee and DIY... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...am#post3758677

12-12-2011, 02:38 AM	#13
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Oh really __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

12-12-2011, 08:14 AM	#14
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	One of the best advertising campaigns ever. Sorry to hear it stopped eventually. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

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