[Hairy]

FOB doesn't work anymore after I accidently left it in my pocket and put it through the front loader machine. After a 1200rpm spin cycle the doesn't work anymore grrrrrr. I pulled it apart, dried all the wet components and left the pieces under the ceiling fan. Next day I fitted a new battery and tried again, it still didn't work so I put the Circuit board in a jar of rice, unfortunately this still didn't fix the problem.
Ironically I would have preferred to launder money or wash some very dirty bike parts than wash the FOB. My local dealer has another FOB however fairly expensive so I have been entering my security code so I can ride too work.
Has anyone done this before or something similar? I would like to be advices what to do

 

[Smokeater40]

My FOB is somewhere in my house. Have not looked for it in a long time. Easier to use the code, for me anyway. YMMV

 

[mfran89]

Can you post a pic of the circuit board? Any chance you own or have access to a Fluke or any type of multimeter?

 

[splitt]

First, remove the battery, then rinse the circuit board with distilled water. Regular water is loaded with minerals. Distilled water is de-ionized, so this will rinse the minerals off of the electronics. Then let it air dry or put it in a bag with some rice. (you can also dry it with a hair dryer on a non-heated setting)

After the circuit board has dried reinstall the battery and test it to see if it works.

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If it does not work, the most you will be out of is about a dollar for the distilled water.

 

[jayred1]

I've been lucky ... mine has been through the laundry three times and always came out working (after drying & sometimes needing a new battery).

One way to see if the fob is still transmitting is watching the tiny LED at the top of the fob (looks like a little dot). If you press a button, you should see it transmit/light up momentarily. If you have a no-button fob, look at the LED when you press the power button on the bike - it will ping in search of the fob. Also be sure that you placed the battery in correctly ... the + side (larger flat side) of the battery should be visible (facing up).

 

[Hairy]

Can you post a pic of the circuit board? Any chance you own or have access to a Fluke or any type of multimeter?

Yes I gave a multi meter, I am at work so will send photo tonight

 

[Hairy]

First, remove the battery, then rinse the circuit board with distilled water. Regular water is loaded with minerals. Distilled water is de-ionized, so this will rinse the minerals off of the electronics. Then let it air dry or put it in a bag with some rice. (you can also dry it with a hair dryer on a non-heated setting)

After the circuit board has dried reinstall the battery and test it to see if it works.

Cleaning Printed Circuit Boards | Tips | GES

Over time, water, dust and grime can find their way into your devices. Learn how to clean a circuit board to prevent damage to your pcbs. Read here!

gesrepair.com

If it does not work, the most you will be out of is about a dollar for the distilled water.

Wow sounds freaky I thought water would be a enemy to a circuit board. Learn something new everyday

I've been lucky ... mine has been through the laundry three times and always came out working (after drying & sometimes needing a new battery).

One way to see if the fob is still transmitting is watching the tiny LED at the top of the fob (looks like a little dot). If you press a button, you should see it transmit/light up momentarily. If you have a no-button fob, look at the LED when you press the power button on the bike - it will ping in search of the fob. Also be sure that you placed the battery in correctly ... the + side (larger flat side) of the battery should be visible (facing up).

Thanks for that advice I will try those tests when I get home

 

[Dr.Shifty]

I've cleaned up a circuit board with electronic contact cleaner from Jaycar. They sell a twin-pack with a can each of cleaner and protector. The brand is Deoxit.

 

[Kitulu]

Wow sounds freaky I thought water would be a enemy to a circuit board. Learn something new everyday

Water is the enemy to any POWERED ON electronic device. Powered off, it is just a collection of components. I have an old thumbdrive that has been through the laundry several times, and still works fine.

 

[Hairy]

Can you post a pic of the circuit board? Any chance you own or have access to a Fluke or any type of multimeter?

I hope this helps

 

[Hairy]

I've cleaned up a circuit board with electronic contact cleaner from Jaycar. They sell a twin-pack with a can each of cleaner and protector. The brand is Deoxit.

Thanks Dr Shifty I will get some contact cleaner tomorrow and some Distilled water.
I have tried a couple of batteries after being in a tub of rice

 

[Hairy]

I hope this helps View attachment 590676

I hope this helps View attachment 590676

Thanks

 

[Mr. P]

Look for cracked solder joints; especially around the battery. If you do find one, use a good light tan flux and the proper solder iron. P.

 

[mfran89]

Wow sounds freaky I thought water would be a enemy to a circuit board. Learn something new everyday

Thanks for that advice I will try those tests when I get home

Any luck with the LED lighting up when pressing either switches?

Check for voltage across pos and neg contacts in the circuit with the battery installed. After that I’d start chasing voltage terminal to terminal until you find where you lose it. At the switches it looks like they both only have a single entry and single exit point so one side should always be energized on both switches. Confirm that when pressed the switch allows voltage through, you could do this by setting your multimeter to ohms or if you have a continuity testing setting.

Check for anything foreign that could be arcing across the contacts too.

Just really hope one of the ICs didn’t get fouled up.

 

[derailed75]

Mine fell out of my pocket while riding, bought a new one. It's really your only option. Or keep using the code