If the key fob still doesn’t work after cleaning and drying, the chip is probably fried and you will have to buy a new key. In case of exposure to salt water, or soapy or dirty water, it is recommended to clean the chip with isopropyl alcohol or electronic cleaner. If your Encore key fob stopping working after exposure to clean tap water or rain, immediately remove the battery and clean the electronic component with paper towel and let it dry fully before putting back the battery. Exposure to excessive water increases the risk of water damage, so you shouldn’t make this a habit. If your Encore key fob survived a wash cycle, or a deep bath in the ocean or pool water, it doesn’t make the key fob waterproof, it means you got lucky. Submerging the key in ocean water at the beach can be much more damaging to key fob electronics due to highly conductive nature of salt water. A splash of water or brief exposure to light rain should be fine, but exposure to excessive amount of water like submerging the key in the pool can cause the water to penetrate the seals and damage the chip. Your Encore key has rubber seals which prevents the water from getting to the electronic chip inside. If your Buick Encore key fob has taken a bath in the soapy water of the washing machine after you forgot to take it out of your pants pocket, water damage is very likely. Also make sure all the battery contacts are corrosion and dust free. Make sure the battery is firmly placed and does not move around when you shake the remote. If the clips don’t have any tension, it can cause contact issues and the remote may not receive any power. The battery inside the key fob of Encore has metal retaining clips that hold the battery in position and completes the circuit.

This is assuming the new battery you installed is healthy and its use by date is many years away.

18' x 7.Depending on how often you use the key fob or remote control of your Encore, the battery should last between two and four years.

18' x 7.0' 7-Spoke Chromed Aluminum Wheels (7).

I highly recommend this Encore to anyone seeking a quality subcompact SUV. It is definitely worth the slightly higher price. This Buick Encore is quiet and smooth and it feels much more like a luxury SUV. There were so many other SUV’s in this class that did not have the technology that this vehicle possesses. The infotainment system is very user friendly. I never thought that I would own a Buick, but I am truly glad that I made the choice to purchase the Encore. I found the engine to have more than ample power both in the city and on the highway.

I … read the “CON” of the vehicle was lack of power of the standard engine. I previously owned a Jeep Renegade and a Kia Soul, but neither of these two vehicles had the smooth ride and luxury feel of the interior that the Buick Encore possesses. The Encore is very nimble and handles well in most driving situations. This vehicle became a standout after I finished my research of the vehicles in this class. I am extremely impressed with the 2019 Buick Encore.

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