Ran keyless entry device through washing machine

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
3,100 MILES
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INMYHEART28
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I ran my auto lock/unlock device (the one attached to the keys) through the washing machine by mistake. It is now dry and it seems to work. Should I have any worries about it going forward or should it be alright since it is alright now? Am I lucky or are they made to take that?
Apr 26, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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FIXITMR
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it's ok and getting wet usually does not permanently effect these things unless allowed to stay wet too long.
Apr 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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INMYHEART28
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If those things ever do break can they be fixed or replaced by the dealer for a charge?
Apr 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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replaced but there are other sources at less cost. do a net search
Apr 26, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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