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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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My keys got wet and now I cannot turn off the alarm and start the car with my key. Is there a way to turn off the alarm manually? Or bypass the alarm and get the car started? Please help
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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hi mate,if u have a spare key use that one ,then dry the other one out,fit new battery then try again,if this doesnt work you will need the key recoding and if that doesnt work u will need a new key then new key recoded to youre car, had same problem a while back, good luck.
 
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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You should be able to unlock car door manually with key to kiil alarm..try both doors one of my jettas only works on passanger door..
 
Old Jan 29, 2026 | 04:25 AM
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Oh man, I’ve been there — water‑damaged key fobs can be so frustrating. If your key got wet and the alarm won’t turn off, the first thing I’d try is a spare key (if you have one) because it often bypasses the immobilizer directly. If not, sometimes holding the key close to the start button or inserting it into the ignition (if your car has one) forces the system to read the chip and disarm the alarm. Worst case, you might need a dealership or locksmith reset, especially if the key’s electronics are fried. It’s kind of like understanding how stablecoins work in money systems — when one part isn’t working right, the whole system gets stuck, like Tether’s role in international money transfers explained here https://deeznutjokes.com/tethers-rol...ney-transfers/. Good luck!
 
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