Hi,
I use my 2010 T5 as a W/surfing van and am forced to have to hide the remote key on the vehicle somewhere while I go sailing which isn't very safe.
On my previous HiAce van I simply carried the fixed key with me as salt water wasn't an issue with it.

Would the T5 fixed key be effected by water?
If so is there an easier way to unlock the tailgate with just the fixed key?

At present as far as I can see it's a rather involved process to just unlock the tailgate only,
I have to first unlock the drivers door, then switch on the ignition and only then can I use the central locking button in the drivers door to unlock the tailgate (which doesn't have a lock cylinder) all this while dripping with salt water

Thanx