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Iguana
 


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2 Key issues - Washed one smart key and 2nd has low battery

So couldn't find the Smart-key this morning, then realized it was still in my jeans pocket, which had just gone through a whole cycle in the washing machine Big Cry

Amazingly, it cam out fine and works perfectly (Keyless or button pressing) Whistle

My question is, should I do something to it, such as take it apart and let it dry for a few days or carry on as normal?

2nd issue, when I was in the middle of my panic, I dug the spare one out (Which is stored in a anti theft box, sorry wrapped in kitchen foil in a kitchen drawer) and went to use it, worked fine, but low battery warning came up, my old D3 was charged through the key usage in the lock, do I just replace the battery? (And if yes how?)

Cheers in advance, and looking forward to your kind comments about my 'Key washing' incident Laughing
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Muppet! Or is further training required elsewhere.....?

First change battery in flat one it's a standard 2032 or maybe 2 of them and make sure it works.

Then take the battery(S) out the other one and blow any water out and let it dry Thumbs Up
 Stew,

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Forgot the link to 'how to'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZbXZcEIgc
 Stew,

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Went back to Merc - C350 AMG 
 
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Being a sparky for many decades, I can tell you there are plenty of examples of electronics having been wet, appearing to work fine upon first drying them out, then dying slowly as 'verdigris' (copper going green and skanky) before finally dying Sad

I don't know if you have ever looked at the health warning on washing machine powders and liquids (keep away from children being the most important) but it is pretty evil stuff. Bordering on caustic. Aggressive in many senses of the word. Plus 40 degs C for good measure Big Cry

Battery up the spare and keep that close for now. Don't rely on the other one just yet.

The Bogey Man may yet get it Big Cry

Good luck.
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Cheers both Bow down
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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A recent post on a D3 suggested taping the keys together so the spare gets some charge in it. Not sure if D4 charges in use as well?
  
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Order a new one from Dan @Duckworths...
  
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Ok new battery in spare key, now main key Whistle

Former main key taken apart, no moisture inside at all, but cleaned with alcohol and cotton buds. Going to leave apart and in a warm place for a few days then try it out with a new battery Thumbs Up
 Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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Re: 2 Key issues - Washed one smart key and 2nd has low battery

Iguana wrote:
So couldn't find the Smart-key this morning, then realized it was still in my jeans pocket, which had just gone through a whole cycle in the washing machine Big Cry

Amazingly, it cam out fine and works perfectly (Keyless or button pressing) Whistle

My question is, should I do something to it, such as take it apart and let it dry for a few days or carry on as normal?

2nd issue, when I was in the middle of my panic, I dug the spare one out (Which is stored in a anti theft box, sorry wrapped in kitchen foil in a kitchen drawer) and went to use it, worked fine, but low battery warning came up, my old D3 was charged through the key usage in the lock, do I just replace the battery? (And if yes how?)

Cheers in advance, and looking forward to your kind comments about my 'Key washing' incident Laughing


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Iguana
 


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That's what Jo called me! Whistle
 Iggy/Ieuan

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2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars wrote:
Order a new one from Dan @Duckworths...


@£180+vat!!!! Or get the same item off eBay for £59.99 delivered.



You'll need to still get either one programmed to the vehicle
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Iguana
 


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Well i'm still hoping that mine will work as normal once new battery arrives - as I said, fingers crossed but I think I may get lucky!
 Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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Iguana
 


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New battery in the 'washed' one, and so far working perfectly

I'm going to continue to use the spare for a few weeks, before trying the 'washed' one again to be on the safe side

I may have got away with the washing Whistle
 Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!) 
 
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