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What differentiates a master and valet key-physically?

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Default What differentiates a master and valet key-physically?

I visually can not tell the difference between both keys on a 1997 SC400. Does anyone know how they differ . What is the subtle difference that I am missing visualy.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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chances are you are holding 2 valet keys...
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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whats the difference between the 2 though?
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Default Pull your master and valet key, do you see any difference (at least on the 97 cars)

Perhaps my eyesight is leaving me, can you tell a difference?(for the previous poster, Yes, I have the valet and master keys)
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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The valet key should not be able to unlock the trunk or glove box .... only the doors and start the car.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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The groove is slightly different at the tip.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Hmm, my valet keys do not have any buttons. Only works in ignition, not the glove box, the unlock switch, or the trunk.
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