What to Do When the Remote Car Key Gets Wet?

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When the remote car key gets wet, there are several ways to handle it: 1. Disassemble the key, wipe the chip and battery with anhydrous alcohol, and then dry it with a hair dryer: Use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous alcohol to clean the circuit board. Alcohol with a concentration of 95% available at pharmacies can be used. Anhydrous alcohol has strong water absorption properties, preventing the chip in the remote key from short-circuiting and burning out. 2. Completely separate the two parts of the remote. Wipe the internal components with highly absorbent paper towels: If water is not thoroughly removed, it can cause oxidation and corrosion of the circuit board. Use highly absorbent paper towels to clean the internal parts, and avoid pressing any remote functions during this process. 3. Get a new key: You can have a new key made at a specialized key-cutting stall or visit a 4S dealership. By examining the engine chip inside the key and retrieving the records, a new key can be matched.