IP rated key fob

bimmer456 · 12-23-2023, 09:35 AM

Since our phones are IP rated why not make key fobs that are water resistant should be easy to just put a gasket in the housing?

alex2364 · 12-23-2023, 10:05 AM

Why would BMW want to deal with warranty claims on water submerged keys?

KevinC · 12-23-2023, 11:34 AM

The question isn't "why not?" but "why?"

fe7565 · 12-23-2023, 04:35 PM

I believe it has an o-ring type gasket inside protecting the circuit board. Does it work ( if enough water is splashed on it)? No...

chris719 · 12-24-2023, 08:19 AM

My F8x keyfob has gone through the wash 3 times and still works.

No one · 12-24-2023, 12:43 PM

BMW sells cars, not key fobs. And when it comes to a key fob replacement, reportedly, it costs a fortune already. In my experience BMW OEM accessories are often of poor/crappy quality compared to counterparts.

fe7565 · 01-17-2024, 06:34 AM

nestcozy

You must be in politics! Had to re-read it three times and I am still confused

No one · 01-17-2024, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fe7565

nestcozy

You must be in politics! Had to re-read it three times and I am still confused

Spot on!

It's a spammer projecting (using AI?) my preceding post you didn't bother to read even once.

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fe7565 Lieutenant Colonel 553 Rep 1,582 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i N26 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I believe it has an o-ring type gasket inside protecting the circuit board. Does it work ( if enough water is splashed on it)? No... __________________ Help each other: if you manage to fix your issue (especially with help from this forum), don't be a d*ck and disappear. Follow-up by posting the solution so you can help others.
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