I've tried to keep the damn things apart, but today I failed, and of course, my wife called my cell phone while it was in the same pocket with my key fob. (Who else could find a way to f**k up a perfectly good G35?)

Well, the key fob still works OK, but now I am worried that it could crash and burn any time. There is a question here:

1. How long does it take for the cell phone to wreck the key fob?
2. Is this a cumulative effect, or does it take only one unfortunate event to wreck it?
3. Also, will the damage to the key fob be immediately apparent?

After I fished the cell out of my pocket, I locked and unlocked the car several times with the fob in my pocket and the fob seemed to work.

I'd like to know if I am headed for trouble or not. Thanks.

 

you have nothing to worry about. totally different frequencies.

 

If the fob still worked then you are fine. Just try to keep them apart to be certain it doesn't happen again.

 

I think you're fine.

It happened to me like 3 times so far and it's been fine.

 

*1 It zaps immediately, so if yours still works, you're in no worse shape than the rest of us.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I think she's OK. The car, I mean.

 

cell phone signals can ruin your key fob?

 

for the 07 sedan, yes.... see the subtopic this thread is in

 

Here's what you did wrong and here's how to avoid it.
Mistake: Letting your wife call your cell phone. You could have been at some strip club and you need time to yourself.

Fix: One good backhand usually does the trick. If not, try two.

j/k