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Waterproof smart key

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ED9593, Oct 29, 2010.

  1. ED9593

    ED9593 Junior Member

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    Has anyone got a good way to waterproof the smart key so that when it goes through the wash it will survive. I have tried small plastic bags and heat sealing them but they leak on testing in a bucket over night.
     
    #1 ED9593, Oct 29, 2010
  2. Fussion101

    Fussion101 Junior Member

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    I accidentally left my smart key in my jeans and it went through the washer once. Thankfully it survived. So I wouldn't worry about it. Unless for some reason you like washing key over and over again...
     
    #2 Fussion101, Oct 29, 2010
  3. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Yup, they survive the wash.
     
    #3 firepa63, Oct 29, 2010
  4. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    the fob is pretty sealed. the genII is at least!.. hehe... the only issue is time.. over time my spare fob's rubber became disconnected (better then torn through) i was able to apply tiny amount of gorilla glue to attach it back to itself. once fully taken apart, i could see that the rubber's edge is cupped and the fob plastic sits in between these layers quite comfortably. (no damage.. just failed glues)

    there is also a tiny gasket on the battery cover.

    has anyone noticed the fob is etched out.. almost to obtain lightness or to make it more balanced. mine is almost perfectly balanced. i can hold it perfectly center with my finger and it sits flat.
     
    #4 V8Cobrakid, Oct 29, 2010
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