The anti-theft system goes off and car won't start

FriedRice90 · Sep 25, 2024

Hi, everyone!
So, I have some days off this week, and today I thought about some hours of walking through the city. There is like a little bay I usually go to, and a few minutes ago I approached it and leaned down to touch the water, and my key fob slipped from my pocket. I managed to get it fast, but now it is not working anymore. I am in the parking area waiting for your reply. The anti-theft system goes off when I want to start the car. Of course, the car isn't starting. Any thoughts, please?

transcend2007 · Sep 26, 2024

You’ll need another fully operational transponder fob to kick things off, it's the first step!

JC Grifter · Oct 4, 2024

FriedRice90 said:
Hi, everyone!
So, I have some days off this week, and today I thought about some hours of walking through the city. There is like a little bay I usually go to, and a few minutes ago I approached it and leaned down to touch the water, and my key fob slipped from my pocket. I managed to get it fast, but now it is not working anymore. I am in the parking area waiting for your reply. The anti-theft system goes off when I want to start the car. Of course, the car isn't starting. Any thoughts, please?

Hey @FriedRice90!

Did you figure it out? What’s the magic fix you came up with? I accidentally took my key fob for a swim, and it’s all wet too!

JC Grifter · Oct 4, 2024

transcend2007 said:
You’ll need another fully operational transponder fob to kick things off, it's the first step!

Hey!
Quick Question:
Have you ever had to get a key fob reprogrammed? Was it quick, or did it take a while?

mistah187 · Oct 7, 2024

If you don’t have a working spare key, you might just have a shot at reviving that drenched one, kinda like a soaked cell phone! Just pop it open, give it a rinse if it’s been in salt water, and then dry it out really well, maybe even toss it in a bag of raw rice if you’re feeling fancy. Honestly, what do you have to lose? Give it a go!