We've all done this, haven't we??
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Gone to the swimming pool in your swim shorts cos it's quicker to get changed.
Taken your keys out your pocket to get a "trolley pound" off for the locker.
But then only realised after showering, leaping in half way along the pool, swimming underwater to the bottom of the deep end......
That you put the car keys back in your blimmin' swimming shorts pocket!!
I have a non remote key, a bigger flippy out one that does central locking, and a garage door opener.
Which one(s) still work the next morning?
Taken your keys out your pocket to get a "trolley pound" off for the locker.
But then only realised after showering, leaping in half way along the pool, swimming underwater to the bottom of the deep end......
That you put the car keys back in your blimmin' swimming shorts pocket!!
I have a non remote key, a bigger flippy out one that does central locking, and a garage door opener.
Which one(s) still work the next morning?
graham22 said:
My boss did it with his phone, left it in his swimming shorts pocket.
Remembered it was there after he left the diving board but before he hit the water - mid flight!
Haha! "Oh sRemembered it was there after he left the diving board but before he hit the water - mid flight!
t"I've dropped my keys in buckets of water , toilet and sinks and been fine so I'm sure no lasting damage.
R8Steve said:
Nope, can't say i've ever done that.
Neither had I, until yesterday afternoon. 
Dog Star said:
Chester draws said:
Which one(s) still work the next morning?
The three quid garage door opener?
But taking it apart and overnight on the radiator has brought it back to life this morning.
graham22 said:
My boss did it with his phone, left it in his swimming shorts pocket.
Remembered it was there after he left the diving board but before he hit the water - mid flight!
Remembered it was there after he left the diving board but before he hit the water - mid flight!
Many years ago I was mopping the floor at home and put my phone on the side table. An hour later I could not find the phone... strange. It was a pre production engineering sample and worth rather a lot of money. Anyway thought nothing else of it, went to empty the bucket and what was at the bottom...
A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
red_slr said:
Many years ago I was mopping the floor at home and put my phone on the side table. An hour later I could not find the phone... strange. It was a pre production engineering sample and worth rather a lot of money. Anyway thought nothing else of it, went to empty the bucket and what was at the bottom...
A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
Nokia 3210?A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
I left my hire car keys in my pocket when swimming in the sea in Spain. Got back to the car and they wouldn't unlock it on the fob, could unlock the car on they key but not start the engine (guessing immobiliser). Had wifey stood there holding the kids hands looking at me with a face that read "you are a massive bellend". Luckily in-laws were on holiday with us so they could ferry wife and kids back so my time in the dog house was limited.
I went to find the car park attendant and made the international sign for a screwdriver. Managed to get the fob apart and cleared all the blue/white powder that had built up on the terminals. Amazed at how quick the salty sea water had caused so much oxidation. An hour later and the key fob back together and thank god it worked. More importantly it kept working long enough for me to return the car and keys to the hire company.
I went to find the car park attendant and made the international sign for a screwdriver. Managed to get the fob apart and cleared all the blue/white powder that had built up on the terminals. Amazed at how quick the salty sea water had caused so much oxidation. An hour later and the key fob back together and thank god it worked. More importantly it kept working long enough for me to return the car and keys to the hire company.
xjay1337 said:
red_slr said:
Many years ago I was mopping the floor at home and put my phone on the side table. An hour later I could not find the phone... strange. It was a pre production engineering sample and worth rather a lot of money. Anyway thought nothing else of it, went to empty the bucket and what was at the bottom...
A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
Nokia 3210?A combination of floor cleaner and dog hair was quickly dried off. Managed to strip it down and dry it out in the oven on a low heat. Battery was dead but had plenty of those. They made them tough back in the day!
Doobs said:
I left my hire car keys in my pocket when swimming in the sea in Spain. Got back to the car and they wouldn't unlock it on the fob, could unlock the car on they key but not start the engine (guessing immobiliser). Had wifey stood there holding the kids hands looking at me with a face that read "you are a massive bellend". Luckily in-laws were on holiday with us so they could ferry wife and kids back so my time in the dog house was limited.
I went to find the car park attendant and made the international sign for a screwdriver. Managed to get the fob apart and cleared all the blue/white powder that had built up on the terminals. Amazed at how quick the salty sea water had caused so much oxidation. An hour later and the key fob back together and thank god it worked. More importantly it kept working long enough for me to return the car and keys to the hire company.
Was the immobiliser aspect of it that I was concerned about too. Guess they're pretty well sealed for the bits that count. The garage door remote was visibly wet inside, but separated easily enough to dry out.I went to find the car park attendant and made the international sign for a screwdriver. Managed to get the fob apart and cleared all the blue/white powder that had built up on the terminals. Amazed at how quick the salty sea water had caused so much oxidation. An hour later and the key fob back together and thank god it worked. More importantly it kept working long enough for me to return the car and keys to the hire company.
a said:
Did the same in France. Hire car was a 2009-ish Citroen C4 and after an hour in salt-water the fob still worked perfectly!
An hour!! 
My friend from school had a massive paddling pool, three/four foot deep jobby. I went round after school and climbed into this dingy thing just floating around. I forgot that I had my phone in my pocket. Was fine until my friend tipped me out.
Ran home, into the airing cupboard and hoped for the best. Amazingly it worked.
Week later, back round to same friends. Straight into the garden and jumped into the pool. 30 seconds later I remember that I have my phone in my pocket again.
This time it killed it off.
Ran home, into the airing cupboard and hoped for the best. Amazingly it worked.
Week later, back round to same friends. Straight into the garden and jumped into the pool. 30 seconds later I remember that I have my phone in my pocket again.
This time it killed it off.
HTP99 said:
Renault keycard went through the wash in my trousers a few weeks ago, I only realised when I put my trousers on after fishing them out of the airing cupboard.
Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
I assume it's for something like a Kadjar but couldn't help think of Laguna/Megane/Scenic II - doubt those are quite so waterproof given they weren't keen on life at the best of times Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
Toaster Pilot said:
HTP99 said:
Renault keycard went through the wash in my trousers a few weeks ago, I only realised when I put my trousers on after fishing them out of the airing cupboard.
Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
I assume it's for something like a Kadjar but couldn't help think of Laguna/Megane/Scenic II - doubt those are quite so waterproof given they weren't keen on life at the best of times Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
HTP99 said:
Toaster Pilot said:
HTP99 said:
Renault keycard went through the wash in my trousers a few weeks ago, I only realised when I put my trousers on after fishing them out of the airing cupboard.
Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
I assume it's for something like a Kadjar but couldn't help think of Laguna/Megane/Scenic II - doubt those are quite so waterproof given they weren't keen on life at the best of times Fortunately the trainer was correct when we were told that they are waterproof.
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