What to Do When Your Car Key Stops Working After Falling into Water?

[HadleyLynn]

You can go to a 4S shop to have the key reprogrammed. The first step when your remote key falls into water is to remove the battery from the key, then use compressed air to dry the interior. Of course, most people don’t have compressed air readily available, so a hairdryer can be used instead. Start by using the cold air setting for one minute to blow out the water inside. After completing the above steps, the next thing to do is to wrap the key with a bunch of desiccants similar to those found in food packaging, allowing them to absorb the remaining moisture inside the key. Placing the key in a bowl of rice, although many say rice isn’t very effective at absorbing moisture, has saved many people’s keys.