MK Charlie
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 01:27 AM |
|
|
Lost keys!
I just came home, and got out my tin top and dropped the keys down a drain.I could see them, but was hard to get to as my car was ontop of the drain
and had locked and alarmed itself. Had a poke around with a long metal pole with a hook on the end. Now the water is so murky i cant see a thing! I
REALLY hope i can see them in the morning. They are my only set. What affect will being soaked in water for 8hrs do to the remote locking/immobiliser
code on the key? i'm guessing the remote lockin wont work (may do if i dry the keys out in the oven) but what will i be able to start the car
with the key due to the imobiliser?
|
|
|
|
|
worX
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 01:37 AM |
|
|
Do you have a magnet of ANY kind???
Oh and a flashlight?
[Edited on 8/12/07 by worX]
|
|
|
jolson
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 08:02 AM |
|
|
the circuit board in my peugeot keyfob is well lacquered; it looks like it would stand a good soaking. I've dried out more complicated
electronics by just shaking the water out, putting it inside a couple socks and sitting it on the radiator for a day or so. I think a dehumidifier is
supposed to be the proper way.
Cheers
John
|
|
|
bob tatt
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 08:27 AM |
|
|
i work on site and regulary soak my keys i all manner of different ways not overnight but when i changed the battery i noticed mine were very well
laquared as well so heres hoping
|
|
|
donut
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 09:29 AM |
|
|
Don't put them in the oven!!!!! leave the remote fob on a radiator.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
|
|
|
Dangle_kt
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 10:21 AM |
|
|
you will have stired up all the silt and made the water murky. They won't have gone anywhere unless a rat took a fancy to them overnight. Should
be nice and clear by now.
As Worx said, magnet and a pole will work great. Just go steady not to stir up all the silt again.
All the best mate!
|
|
|
James
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 10:25 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by donut
Don't put them in the oven!!!!! leave the remote fob on a radiator.
I agree.
Why risk oven temperatures at all?
Even use a hair dryer if necessary. It's what I used to dry my phone when I dropped it in the bath! 
Cheers,
James
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
|
|
|
RazMan
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 10:44 AM |
|
|
The important thing is to rinse them off with clean water BEFORE you dry them out. Impurities in the drain water will otherwise be left behind and
corrode the components.
I used to manufacture PCBs and part of the process was to stick them in a dishwasher (with special detergent obviously) to wash off the flux.
Have you got one of those telescopic magnet thingies you see at all the shows? Bet you wish you bought one now don't you?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
|
|
|
Mr Clive
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 10:51 AM |
|
|
Personally, I would take the battery out the keyfob and soak it (the keyfob) in distilled water for a few hours. That should wash any crap out. Then
dry gently on the radiator/in the airing cupboard
|
|
|
tks
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 10:55 AM |
|
|
don´t use the water supply in house...
i just wish you luck, saying that those remote things are perfectly made for damp condition. A set of ours has been in the garden on the lawn for 1
day )incl. night= it was very wet, but it still worked...
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
|
|
|
Danozeman
|
| posted on 8/12/07 at 12:32 PM |
|
|
AS said dont put them in the oven give them a good rinse with clean water, shake them out and leave them on the radiator wrapped in a cloth over
night..
Magnet is your best bet for retreiving them.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
|
|
|
MK Charlie
|
| posted on 11/12/07 at 04:45 PM |
|
|
Just to update, i tried everything possible on the night. Big magnet on string, telescopic magnet, coat hangers, boat hook etc... none worked. The
next day i moved my car (set the alarm off) and opened the drain. I had a brainstorm and used a very fine rake (used for grass) to dig out the rubbish
from the bottom and eventually my keys. They worked, but thought I best wash them in distilled water overnight. They now work perfectly again, and my
car is booked in for a service next week, so will get a spare key cut and coded at the same time! Thanks for all your help. I love this site!
Charlie
|
|
|
iank
|
| posted on 11/12/07 at 06:24 PM |
|
|
Make sure you get them to tell you how much the new key will cost beforehand. Frightening how much main stealers charge for them.
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
|
|
|
tks
|
| posted on 12/12/07 at 12:29 AM |
|
|
yupsz, also let them, code the computer to accept only the 2 keys you have (to block the other one wich could be alive)
tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
|
|
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 12/12/07 at 08:10 AM |
|
|
maybe fitting a fine mesh over the drain cover whose holes are smaller then the keyring would be a good idea too?
|
|
|
