Is the Non-CA Key Fob Waterproof?

E902009 · 02-02-2014, 01:20 PM

Like a boob, I forgot to check my pants pocket when I did my laundry today. Along with my wallet, my key fob, and a bunch of receipts (which then got shredded to pieces in the washer) got left in the pants and went for a ride in the gentle cycle.

Does anyone know if the non-ca key fob is waterproof? I took it out and tried it. It still worked. I also picked it up and shook it to listen for any "sloshing" sound inside. Nothing. I hope it is, but at this point I'm glad I have a second key fob.

jeeve.x · 02-02-2014, 02:16 PM

All's well then, since it still works.

Like a boob...

Dark_Knight_335 · 02-02-2014, 03:10 PM

That was a CA fob you'd be fucked

Hey don't worry dude- I had a whole pack of gum once in my dress pants pocket on a hot wash cycle- oh that was fun to clean up!!

Eddien123 · 02-02-2014, 09:23 PM

I once put a mini chocolate bar in my back pocket and after a three hour car drive got home and realized I made a chocolate shake

ssmith96 · 02-02-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

That was a CA fob you'd be fucked

Hey don't worry dude- I had a whole pack of gum once in my dress pants pocket on a hot wash cycle- oh that was fun to clean up!!

If it wasn't dress pants... or if they weren't expensive I'm not sure if I would have the patience to clean that up.

Dark_Knight_335 · 02-03-2014, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmith96

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

That was a CA fob you'd be fucked

Hey don't worry dude- I had a whole pack of gum once in my dress pants pocket on a hot wash cycle- oh that was fun to clean up!!

If it wasn't dress pants... or if they weren't expensive I'm not sure if I would have the patience to clean that up.

Oh it was tough bro...thankfully there was just a gob of it stuck all in the pants pocket (they were actually khakis thankfully, I take my slacks to the cleaner.)
Lots of ice, and isopropyl alcohol, and a firm toothbrush (thanks to google)!

Efthreeoh · 02-03-2014, 05:31 AM

I've washed mine twice. No problems.

_Sinister_ · 02-03-2014, 07:55 AM

You said like a boob

Bobby_Sardells · 02-03-2014, 08:42 AM

like a boob!!

mike3000fl · 02-03-2014, 11:59 AM

Mine fell in a toilet once. Worked right after

alexwhittemore · 02-03-2014, 03:18 PM

Definitely not waterproof, but I've also washed mine by accident, and it's continued to work for the past year.

Electronics and water don't mix *well*, but they also don't always spontaneously combust in a puff of smoke either. Low power stuff like the key fob may not have any issue at all. It's (somewhat) common IT practice to bulk-wash grimy keyboards in the dishwasher, and it doesn't cause problems as long as they're good and dry before you apply power again.

Dark_Knight_335 · 02-03-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

Mine fell in a toilet once. Worked right after

Before or after you did your business dude, or was it during?

mike3000fl · 02-03-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Before or after you did your business dude, or was it during?

after. #1

i spent some time in the middle east crapping in the worlds nastiest porta shitters though, there's not much about bathrooms that grosses me out anymore.

Dark_Knight_335 · 02-03-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Before or after you did your business dude, or was it during?

after. #1

i spent some time in the middle east crapping in the worlds nastiest porta shitters though, there's not much about bathrooms that grosses me out anymore.

Oh wow ha ha... I can imagine my friend.

E902009 · 02-03-2014, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys. Not my brightest moment. I had an 18-hour turnaround after a 10-day trip, so I was throwing everything into the washer, while going through the mail, play with the kids, talk to the wife, etc. Life as a road warrior.

Efthreeoh · 02-03-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

after. #1

i spent some time in the middle east crapping in the worlds nastiest porta shitters though, there's not much about bathrooms that grosses me out anymore.

TMI Dude, TMI

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E902009 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Is the Non-CA Key Fob Waterproof? Like a boob, I forgot to check my pants pocket when I did my laundry today. Along with my wallet, my key fob, and a bunch of receipts (which then got shredded to pieces in the washer) got left in the pants and went for a ride in the gentle cycle. Does anyone know if the non-ca key fob is waterproof? I took it out and tried it. It still worked. I also picked it up and shook it to listen for any "sloshing" sound inside. Nothing. I hope it is, but at this point I'm glad I have a second key fob.
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alexwhittemore Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,951 Posts Drives: 2009 Crimson 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Definitely not waterproof, but I've also washed mine by accident, and it's continued to work for the past year. Electronics and water don't mix well, but they also don't always spontaneously combust in a puff of smoke either. Low power stuff like the key fob may not have any issue at all. It's (somewhat) common IT practice to bulk-wash grimy keyboards in the dishwasher, and it doesn't cause problems as long as they're good and dry before you apply power again. __________________
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