Thread: D4 fob while scuba diving/snorkling/surfing?

Kiwirich,
You do know that the D3 key fob is waterproof.😇

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Originally Posted by sniegy

Kiwirich,
You do know that the D3 key fob is waterproof.😇

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to what extent?

Originally Posted by roamer

Hi Chris
I've taken my D3 key in the surf heaps of times for a couple of years no problems, have a D4 now keyless entry, not w\proof, got to hide it a couple of feet from car. put it in a plastic bag and bury at base of tree in sand, donot forget which tree. Pull into one for me..
Cheers Ken

Originally Posted by Nicky

to what extent?

Nicky it isn't just me
D3 KEY ONLY
I have been surfing with the key tucked in my wetsuit & have not had any issues.
AS LONG AS IT IS AN ORIGINAL KEY & has not been opened (Some people have opened the keys to replace the battery) this kills the waterproofing.

HTH Cheers

Originally Posted by sniegy

Nicky it isn't just me
D3 KEY ONLY
I have been surfing with the key tucked in my wetsuit & have not had any issues.
AS LONG AS IT IS AN ORIGINAL KEY & has not been opened (Some people have opened the keys to replace the battery) this kills the waterproofing.

HTH Cheers

And after a battery change?

Hi Sneigy,
When I investigated this, I was told between 5 m & 30 M Waterproof.
As I dive to 40 M + I decided to find an alternative solution.
The Sony Action Cam Case is excellent.

I was also told that the replacement key was $700.00 + so I thought $50.00 for a case was a good idea.

Richard

Hi Richard,
Ahh More info.
Thats cool, didn't realise that you dived &/or are a diver.
Your solution is monetary wise, therefore an excellent idea.

Cheers

Ended up with these.
You have to find out the key code for your vehicle and the locksmith will cut the key to suit.It is a ford key.
The key code is available from the dealer.

I have hidden my D3 key in the front bull bar but hate it as always a little worried some sad sack would watch me but it is usualy pre dawn or dark. Just brought a NEW KEY Safe BOX Lock Combination Digital Keysafe Padlock Door Security | eBay

At a over 1/2 kg it is not a light weight and I assume it might shield your proximity key and work for you. It is similar to the key locks used by hundreds of real estate agents so I again assume insurance is not an issue for other insurance companies. My insurance company said this lock its fine with them! D3 key FOB did not fit (close but no cigar!)

I dive and surf and water proof is usually waffle waiting to bite you so I would not take my keys diving. Broken enough "water proof" watches to be aware claims like that are often very flimsy at best. My phone is allegedly water proof acording to Sony but the truth might be otherwise Sony Xperia Z3 review: good but with a waterproofing fail – Blog – ABC Technology and Games (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Not taking my phone in the water either! At $31 I think the lock will be fine with me for my running, diving or surfing time away from my Disco with a modified spare key.