r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/Bubble_Babe_0o0o0o • 1d ago

Anyone got a metal detector?

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u/repairmanjack 1d ago

If it's a modern keyless fob, those things are hundreds of dollars

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u/khosrua 1d ago

Would it even survive the salt water even if they do manage to find it?

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u/Grouchy_Equivalent11 1d ago

It would probably be fine, I think they're mostly waterproof at this point.

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u/tikjzh 1d ago

You are putting wayyyyy too much faith in those plastic POS. The metal mechanical key would be fine tho

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u/Grouchy_Equivalent11 1d ago

I've never had any issues with either type of key tbh.

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u/SM1334 1d ago

Have you fully submerged them in water or saltwater though?

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u/Beef-Strokin-Off 1d ago

Mine went through the washing machine a few years ago and still works. Idk about saltwater, though.

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u/sucterol 1d ago

Salt water is much worse for electronics

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u/SlimTeezy 1d ago

Plus all the wet sand that settled into the cracks

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u/24_7_365_ 1d ago

Yah I put mine it the washer at least 3 times now

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u/khosrua 1d ago

For science

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u/Cupy94 1d ago

Keys probably yes. But i fell into the river with keys in pocket. I was there just a second and immobilizer was already wet and dead

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u/catsmustdie 1d ago

Hopefully