Fob Fail

scottIN · 08-20-2013, 07:42 AM

No, it's not that it won't start the car or anything. Take a look at the pic. Reached in my pocket, get jabbed by something sharp, pull out my hand and my thumb is bleeding! The cut out details in the panic symbol came out & left rough edges. Anyone else had this happen? I switched to my other fob, but it would be nice to have two that worked and didn't require a band aid to use.

madwi · 08-20-2013, 07:46 AM

that sucks! Sounds like something that would happen to me.

Edit* idea: Would a small drop of epoxy/filler work to level it off again?

37ZERO · 08-20-2013, 09:34 AM

These proxy fobs are infamous for it, we have had multiple second hand cars come through with peeling/sharp fobs

SeminoleZ · 08-20-2013, 09:41 AM

I had the same issue. Just switched to my other fob. Just in case you were wondering, they are waterproof, Jumped in the ocean for about 30 min with it in my pocket (accidentally of course) and it still works like a charm.

fonzo179 · 08-20-2013, 09:47 AM

Same thing here. Mine wasn't severe or anything, it was more like a paper cut. Still annoying though

scottIN · 08-20-2013, 09:51 AM

Hmmm...
Since I'm apparently not the only one this has happened to, wonder about putting some clear epoxy (or even finger nail polish) over it before it happens? Just kinda fill it in so it doesn't catch on anything?

madwi · 08-20-2013, 09:55 AM

It's a button that if I have to use it, I'm sure I'd be drawing my .45 instead of hitting the horn lol I say epoxy it .

DEpointfive0 · 08-20-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

It's a button that if I have to use it, I'm sure I'd be drawing my .45 instead of hitting the horn lol I say epoxy it .

Jeez... I push it to scare friends...

madwi · 08-20-2013, 10:01 AM

LOL, Actually I used it to scare a little kid once. He was about to put his grubby paws on my freshly washed car. I found it hilarious, the kid, not so much.

fonzo179 · 08-20-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

LOL, Actually I used it to scare a little kid once. He was about to put his grubby paws on my freshly washed car. I found it hilarious, the kid, not so much.

I usually use it when I go to concerts. I always forget where I park, and it's interesting to hit that panic button. I'm 4/4 when it comes to having someone standing near the car when I finally get there.

It also happened at the rodeo recently (but that one was funnier). When I got to the car and turned off the alarm, the family standing nearby was all smiles. The Dad said, "I looked at my wife and told her I didn't do anything. She didn't believe me! Thank God you showed up."

Mt Tam I am · 08-20-2013, 10:13 AM

OP: Yes I have had FOB degradation. Worse looking than your own. It is even peeling on the middle one now.

I have never been cut, and plan on using it until it is completely peeled and beyond.

madwi · 08-20-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179

I usually use it when I go to concerts. I always forget where I park, and it's interesting to hit that panic button. I'm 4/4 when it comes to having someone standing near the car when I finally get there.

It also happened at the rodeo recently (but that one was funnier). When I got to the car and turned off the alarm, the family standing nearby was all smiles. The Dad said, "I looked at my wife and told her I didn't do anything. She didn't believe me! Thank God you showed up."

I take my truck to public events lol If you give that a door ding, eh screw you it has loads already lol. It's big, I can find it anywhere, except maybe parked in Texas (I'm sure it would be stolen in a heartbeat haha).

DIGItonium · 08-20-2013, 10:45 AM

That stuff that peels cuts like a razor blade, and it stings! The interior door handles in my friend's Cobalt delaminated and cut my finger deep. I've had some "metallic" stickers poke out, snag, and cut my fingers as well. It is very unpleasant. Good to know!

Now we need someone to machine us some real metal buttons that doesn't peel and slit our fingers.

FPenvy · 08-20-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

OP: Yes I have had FOB degradation. Worse looking than your own. It is even peeling on the middle one now.

I have never been cut, and plan on using it until it is completely peeled and beyond.

i'm happy to see i'm not the only one that has a nissan logo on their fob and not the Z one

enkei2k · 08-20-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i'm happy to see i'm not the only one that has a nissan logo on their fob and not the Z one

That is all

08-20-2013, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Fob Fail No, it's not that it won't start the car or anything. Take a look at the pic. Reached in my pocket, get jabbed by something sharp, pull out my hand and my thumb is bleeding! The cut out details in the panic symbol came out & left rough edges. Anyone else had this happen? I switched to my other fob, but it would be nice to have two that worked and didn't require a band aid to use.

08-20-2013, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	that sucks! Sounds like something that would happen to me. Edit* idea: Would a small drop of epoxy/filler work to level it off again? Last edited by madwi; 08-20-2013 at 09:05 AM.

08-20-2013, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
SeminoleZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 9 Drives: United States Rep Power: 14	I had the same issue. Just switched to my other fob. Just in case you were wondering, they are waterproof, Jumped in the ocean for about 30 min with it in my pocket (accidentally of course) and it still works like a charm. __________________ 2011 6MT, K&N drop in

08-20-2013, 09:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 20	Same thing here. Mine wasn't severe or anything, it was more like a paper cut. Still annoying though __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

08-20-2013, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	It's a button that if I have to use it, I'm sure I'd be drawing my .45 instead of hitting the horn lol I say epoxy it . SeminoleZ and DEpointfive0 like this.

08-20-2013, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
37ZERO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burradoo Posts: 26 Drives: --- Rep Power: 13	These proxy fobs are infamous for it, we have had multiple second hand cars come through with peeling/sharp fobs

08-20-2013, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Hmmm... Since I'm apparently not the only one this has happened to, wonder about putting some clear epoxy (or even finger nail polish) over it before it happens? Just kinda fill it in so it doesn't catch on anything?

08-20-2013, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	LOL, Actually I used it to scare a little kid once. He was about to put his grubby paws on my freshly washed car. I found it hilarious, the kid, not so much.

08-20-2013, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	That stuff that peels cuts like a razor blade, and it stings! The interior door handles in my friend's Cobalt delaminated and cut my finger deep. I've had some "metallic" stickers poke out, snag, and cut my fingers as well. It is very unpleasant. Good to know! Now we need someone to machine us some real metal buttons that doesn't peel and slit our fingers. __________________

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