Urgent help key wet alarm won't disable

[mikeh]

Got my key wet and button wouldn't open car. Unlocked with passenger side and now the alarm is going off constantly and won't start.

 

[pearl172ph2]

Lift bonnet, remove battery?

Key fob in the airing cupboard for a few days?

 

[mikeh]

I'm stuck miles away from home :/

 

[l33th3tr33]

It's the alarm telling you the key is wet, nothing to worry about.

 

[pearl172ph2]

Lift bonnet, Remove battery, Call tow truck.

alternatively, can you find the alarm siren and err 'Disable' it then drive home in peace?

 

[mikeh]

Its immobilised so won't even start

 

[Rob]

Take key apart, hair dryer for your life, hope for the best

 

[mikeh]

Anyone know if the battery is required for the transponder to work or is it inductive like RFID?

 

[Rob]

I don't think the battery is required to start the car, no.

 

[mikeh]

Well, a trip back to get my other key (that went through the wash years ago) and the car started.

I'm guessing the salt water must have killed the transponder chip as well.

Does anyone know if you can buy just the replacement PCB for the keyfob?

 

[gozziee]

such a shame

 

[viperjsy]

washed my key and the battery just came out of it holder in the key it is working perfectly now the insides were bone dry

 

[BoatNonce]

Does anyone know if you can buy just the replacement PCB for the keyfob?

It still has to be coded sadly, which is where the money comes in.

 

[Carlv8415]

Get in close the door and press the door lock button inside the car ?