Surf or Swim Key?

GaleForce · 06-07-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not if your steering lock is broken.

Uh oh!

2ndChance · 06-07-2012, 01:54 PM

Plastidip the whole key...

daylaZ · 06-07-2012, 03:34 PM

So the mech key is waterproof?

MattP725 · 06-07-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by daylaZ

So the mech key is waterproof?

Most solid pieces of metal are.

fuzzywuzzy · 06-07-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

So the mech key is waterproof?

daylaZ · 06-07-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

Most solid pieces of metal are.

Well some keys have microchips/batteries in them. Sorry but I wasn't sure about the Z key.

MattP725 · 06-07-2012, 09:42 PM

No our chips/signals are in the FOBs I believe... even if the key has a chip usually they are not powered and won't fail if submerged.

Grunj · 06-08-2013, 10:29 AM

Just tested. Tin foil in the glove box works like a charm. Now to test the mech key's waterproof...ness? Waterprooficity? Waterprooficiency? (2 foot overhead! Woot!).

SouthArk370Z · 06-08-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

If you leave your remote in the glove box anyone can open your doors and start the car.

There are several antennas around the car and it can tell if the fob is inside or outside the car. Throw the fob inside and try to lock your doors - doesn't work.

KERMIT · 06-08-2013, 11:29 AM

I ran my key through the wash and it still works

Alternatively, find a small waterproof bag to put it in. That's what I do with my camera/cell phone

tWeEzY · 06-08-2013, 11:49 AM

Did this when I went diving. Not a good idea because your key will rust. The disadvantage of push button start. I guess only option is to remove the battery and hide the key somewhere outside the car.

06-08-2013, 11:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	I ran my key through the wash and it still works Alternatively, find a small waterproof bag to put it in. That's what I do with my camera/cell phone __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

06-07-2012, 01:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 199	Plastidip the whole key...

06-07-2012, 03:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 14	So the mech key is waterproof?

06-07-2012, 09:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	No our chips/signals are in the FOBs I believe... even if the key has a chip usually they are not powered and won't fail if submerged.

06-08-2013, 10:29 AM	#23 (permalink)
Grunj Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BluM6 Rep Power: 14	Just tested. Tin foil in the glove box works like a charm. Now to test the mech key's waterproof...ness? Waterprooficity? Waterprooficiency? (2 foot overhead! Woot!).

06-08-2013, 11:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Did this when I went diving. Not a good idea because your key will rust. The disadvantage of push button start. I guess only option is to remove the battery and hide the key somewhere outside the car.