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Will a BMW car key get damaged if washed in water?

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Alice

07/28/25 10:40pm

It will not get damaged and can continue to be used. Below are the specific details from BMW: 1. Background: BMW cars refer to vehicles produced by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (abbreviated as BMW). The main series include the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 series. BMW is renowned worldwide for manufacturing luxury cars, motorcycles, and high-performance engines. 2. Logo Meaning: The BMW logo features a double-circle design with the word "BMW" inscribed above the double circles. The entire emblem resembles the blue sky, white clouds, and a continuously rotating propeller, symbolizing BMW's long-standing history and its consistent mission and goals. It represents the company's commitment to meeting customers' greatest desires with the latest technology and most advanced concepts across vast horizons, reflecting BMW's dynamic spirit and ever-evolving new outlook. It also signifies the superior quality, technological leadership, and global presence of BMW cars.

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MargaretRose

08/12/25 3:09am

I once accidentally left my BMW key in my pants pocket and threw it into the washing machine. After the wash, pressing the buttons got no response at all—it was so frustrating. When I opened it up later, I saw the small circuit board inside was all rusty, and the battery was dead. The mechanic said water had seeped into the chip, causing a short circuit that made it stop working. These electronic keys aren’t waterproof to begin with; once water gets in, it easily corrodes components or shorts the battery. The key to handling it is speed: immediately open it up, remove the battery, and dry the surface with a tissue. Don’t use a hairdryer with hot air—it’ll make things worse. I recommend placing it in a dry rice jar or using food-grade desiccant to absorb moisture for a couple of days. If that still doesn’t work, you’ll have to spend a fortune at the BMW dealership to get it fixed. Since then, I’ve never been careless again—now I handle my keys with extra caution. Friends, take this as a lesson and don’t repeat my mistake. Though small, keys are crucial for convenient car use.

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