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Old 09 January 2008, 09:01 AM
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03WRX key on original battery. Got wet in my coat pocket during a downpour and then remote wouldn't work!
I've changed the battery but no joy.
Is it a dead-un do you think or any bright ideas on resuscitation?
How many millions of pounds for a new one?
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Old 09 January 2008, 11:19 AM
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Remove the battery and place in the airing cupboard for a few hours to dry out properly. Refit the battery and try again. Should sort it.
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Old 09 January 2008, 03:38 PM
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Remove the battery and place in the airing cupboard for a few hours to dry out properly. Refit the battery and try again. Should sort it.

I'll try, although it got wet a good couple of weeks ago so I would have thought was dry by now?
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Old 09 January 2008, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedmeister
03WRX key on original battery. Got wet in my coat pocket during a downpour and then remote wouldn't work!
I've changed the battery but no joy.
Is it a dead-un do you think or any bright ideas on resuscitation?
How many millions of pounds for a new one?
Ta
use the 2nd remote?
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Old 09 January 2008, 04:04 PM
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use the 2nd remote?

Yes, I'm doing that
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Take the remote to bits and let it dry out. Should have been done immediately as the solder on the PCB could have gone rusty by now.
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