What to Do When Your Car Key Gets Soaked in Water

[LeHarley]

If your car key gets wet, avoid pressing any buttons immediately as this can accelerate water penetration into the inner components. Here are detailed steps to handle the situation: 1. Wipe the surface dry. If you're comfortable disassembling it, open the casing, remove the battery, and use highly absorbent paper towels to clean the internal parts. 2. Use a hair dryer on the cool setting to dry it out—never use hot air as the circuit board inside can't withstand high temperatures. 3. Place the key in a thin, breathable bag and then put it in a dry rice container (rice is naturally dry and absorbs moisture well). 4. Gently clean the internal button contacts and other components with high-concentration alcohol, let it air dry, reinsert the battery, and it should be ready for use again.