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mikey!!!!

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hi, i finished working on mates car and put dirty clothes in washing machine and forgot my range rover key was still in pocket. went through a 60 degree wash. light wash flashing on key. took battery out and gave it a soft wip inside. left it for a bit and its now completely dry, but now it wont work at all. car wont start. unlocks doors with key only.

dont have spare key, how much would a key be from land rover???? need one urgent.
 
It's probably not completely dry and contaminated with soap and water deposits. If you wash it out (battery out) with distilled water or PCB cleaner and leave it to dry for 24 hours at least in a warm place like the airing cupboard, it may work. You will almost certainly have to re-synch it though.
 
also i have another key, i found it in the car, but the key dont fit the locks and it dont fit in ignition. anyway i can use this key to work with the immobiliser and doors???
 
use the hair dryer, drys mobile phones out a treat :p used it on are disco fob after i dropped ot in a bucket of water worked fine when it was soaked thought i better dry it out though:D

just dont use full heat ;)
 
yep battery defo in right.

is it possible to use the key i got from the broken fob to use in the ignition, and sink the un-used fob so that i can use the car and turn immobiliser off. i got my wedding in 2 weeks and cant afford the key until i ge back.
 
If the keyblade does not work in the locks, excellent chance that it is not the correct key for the car. The keyfobs are specifically programmed for each car and are unique. They cannot be "Reprogrammed" and the only solution is a new key from the main dealer. You will need proof of ownership, V5 etc. Turnaround for the keys is usually about 14 days but I have read on here that due to problems at Huf (Manufacturers in Germany), ther is/was a backlog and it was taking considerably longer.
Give the fob a good chance to dry out fully and fit a couple of new batteries, then give it another try. If the LED flashes, it's probably working.
 
woke up this morning, and key is working, but i still need to get another key, this car has a habbit of locking my key in he car and now geting washed. what a ****ie day i had yesterday. all fixed now anyway,

thanks all.
 
Just a quick reminder.....DON'T buy a key from Egay or a breaker, it will not work and no one can reprogram the P38 keys. It's a dealer only part I'm afraid.
 
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