Is The Key Fob Waterproof?

Nismoracer · 12-06-2010, 10:19 PM

Did laundry left key fob in pocket. Washer just filled with water. I thought ****, too late. Got it out, wiped it off, then took it apart. It was completely dry inside! I was shocked. And it still works.

Jeffblue · 12-06-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Did laundry left key fob in pocket. Washer just filled with water. I thought ****, too late. Got it out, wiped it off, then took it apart. It was completely dry inside! I was shocked. And it still works.

good to hear. i've washed and dried USB thumb drives and had them work before. Basically, as long as it doesn't short circuit it should be ok, but i wouldn't make it a regular practice. Does it smell nice now?

Cell · 12-06-2010, 11:05 PM

I have washed 2 things my entire life in the laundry and still worked after.

It would be a Cell phone and a garage door opener.

I have also spilled tons of water and noodle juice alll over my keyboard. I washed it and it worked after.

chops · 12-06-2010, 11:12 PM

i wouldnt go and start washing your keyfobs. it still has a circuit board and battery, so it will short circuit. im just guessing the keyfob is decently sealed to protect against accidents.

nogoodname · 12-06-2010, 11:17 PM

I'm sure it's water resistant and not water proof. Just be glad it still works.

Also, do not put your floor mats in the washing machine. Someone once did that hahahaha!!

Jeffblue · 12-06-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I have washed 2 things my entire life in the laundry and still worked after.

It would be a Cell phone and a garage door opener.

I have also spilled tons of water and noodle juice alll over my keyboard. I washed it and it worked after.

only 2 things? so you don't wash your clothes?

N8GTOL · 12-06-2010, 11:26 PM

Accidentally took my truck's key fob into the ocean once. After realizing my mistake I just opened it up let it dry out overnight before trying to use it and its still working today, on the original battery too. So I'm not surprised the Z's fob survived. Also, like jeffblue, I've washed a flash drive by accident with no issues.

Jeffblue · 12-06-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N8GTOL

Accidentally took my truck's key fob into the ocean once. After realizing my mistake I just opened it up let it dry out overnight before trying to use it and its still working today, on the original battery too. So I'm not surprised the Z's fob survived. Also, like jeffblue, I've washed a flash drive by accident with no issues.

weirdly enough, all my pr0n was deleted from the drive after it was 'cleaned'

Z-WHIZ · 12-07-2010, 02:37 PM

One of mine went through the wash and doesn't work at all now. You must have gotten lucky, lol.

NewlyIMPORTed · 12-07-2010, 02:47 PM

yeah i left my key fob in my bathing suit pocket and went swimming for about an hour but they are waterproof

Nismoracer · 12-08-2010, 08:10 PM

Good Job Nissan! In making a pretty tightly sealed key fob. It was completely submerged and still works. My dodge key fob is not so tight. It was under for just a sec and water got inside and it quit working and it costs $250 for a new one.

frost · 12-08-2010, 08:13 PM

Did the same thing, mine went through the washer and was just fine.

12-06-2010, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Is The Key Fob Waterproof? Did laundry left key fob in pocket. Washer just filled with water. I thought ****, too late. Got it out, wiped it off, then took it apart. It was completely dry inside! I was shocked. And it still works.

12-07-2010, 02:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	yeah i left my key fob in my bathing suit pocket and went swimming for about an hour but they are waterproof __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

12-06-2010, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	I have washed 2 things my entire life in the laundry and still worked after. It would be a Cell phone and a garage door opener. I have also spilled tons of water and noodle juice alll over my keyboard. I washed it and it worked after.

12-06-2010, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	i wouldnt go and start washing your keyfobs. it still has a circuit board and battery, so it will short circuit. im just guessing the keyfob is decently sealed to protect against accidents.

12-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	I'm sure it's water resistant and not water proof. Just be glad it still works. Also, do not put your floor mats in the washing machine. Someone once did that hahahaha!!

12-06-2010, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Accidentally took my truck's key fob into the ocean once. After realizing my mistake I just opened it up let it dry out overnight before trying to use it and its still working today, on the original battery too. So I'm not surprised the Z's fob survived. Also, like jeffblue, I've washed a flash drive by accident with no issues.

12-07-2010, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 15	One of mine went through the wash and doesn't work at all now. You must have gotten lucky, lol.

12-08-2010, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Good Job Nissan! In making a pretty tightly sealed key fob. It was completely submerged and still works. My dodge key fob is not so tight. It was under for just a sec and water got inside and it quit working and it costs $250 for a new one.