Valet keys
#1
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Valet keys
Would it be possible to make valet key from the master key?
What is the difference between them? Valet keys is longer? Have different cut?
What is the difference between them? Valet keys is longer? Have different cut?
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Valet key will not unlock the glovebox, center console and I believe the trunk.
#3
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#4
Lexus Test Driver
The short answer is yes.
Programming is the same, the key Has a different cut.
Programming is the same, the key Has a different cut.
Last edited by Bgw70; 11-17-15 at 02:02 AM.
#5
From memory,, I think the cut is the same. If I remember correctly a valet key will not physically fit into the glove box lock because their is a slight difference in the physical profile or perhaps the "fatness" of the key.
Like I said, this is from memory.
#6
Lead Lap
I'd take a picture of my two keys but since they can reproduce keys off of pictures now, I'll just give you my observations.
Valet key: has no buttons
User's (master) key: 3 remote buttons and larger key head
Cut is slightly different between the two.
Key width and thickness appear to be the same.
Valet key: has no buttons
User's (master) key: 3 remote buttons and larger key head
Cut is slightly different between the two.
Key width and thickness appear to be the same.
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#8
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Spoke to the locksmith today. He said he can cut and program the valet from the master. Sixty bucks if I provide the key,
#9
Thanks in advance.
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Both of my keys have the grove, but I purchased used and all of my keys have been replaced...
Last edited by Bgw70; 11-19-15 at 02:14 AM.
#11
Ok we can put this to bed. Bgw is correct. The master key side is cut. The valet key is flat . Outside of this both keys are the same thickness and cut on the face. You can't insert the valet key into the glove box etc.. Here is a pic of the master key side. So you can get a master cut from a valet key or vice verse. You just need a different blank.
#14
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Confirmed, the valet key will not insert into the glove box or console key holes.
I had not seen the differences in the sides of the keys before. Good observation. The master key has a raised area in the center of the key side. Another way to describe that is to say that there are two rabbets on each side of the key (using a carpentry term), while the valet key is completely flat.
I had not seen the differences in the sides of the keys before. Good observation. The master key has a raised area in the center of the key side. Another way to describe that is to say that there are two rabbets on each side of the key (using a carpentry term), while the valet key is completely flat.
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