What to Do When a Volkswagen Car Key Gets Wet?

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LillianaMarie
07/30/25 6:39am
Here are the specific steps to handle a wet Volkswagen car key: 1. If the car key gets wet, immediately stop using all functions of this key. 2. Use clean tissue or a towel to wipe off any water remaining on the key's surface. After it is completely dry, use a screwdriver to open the key cover. 3. Once the key cover is opened, remove the power supply and use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous alcohol to clean the circuit board. 4. After cleaning the circuit board, use the cool setting of a hair dryer to dry it, then reassemble the key. 5. If a smart car key gets wet, it may burn out the circuit or even cause the remote control to malfunction. After drying the smart key, send it for repair as soon as possible.
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