Do valet keys unlock cars?
Valet keys usually can unlock the driver’s side door and start the car, but can’t unlock the trunk or the glove box. This key is normally used when someone else operates your vehicle, such as a valet parking attendant.
Why is there a valet key?
In essence, the key is intended for people to give to valets to park their cars or to repair shops to use. The valet key will open the car door and start the car but will prevent someone from unlocking the glove box or the trunk.
What happens if you cut the valet key wrong?
The fact that the key is cut correctly means that the ignition will still work, but the fuel pump won’t ever send gas (ie, it’ll turn over but never start). “ When you think about it, when the valet key is normally used, the normal key should be somewhere not to far from the car?
Do you need to program the valet key?
The valet key got left out of the programming sequence so it now doesn’t work and needs programmed. All cars come with 2 regular keys . A valet key is always key #3. It sounds like you only have 1 regular key. Where are the rest ? If the family needed additional keys and forgot to program the valet at the time, that would explain it.
Can a locksmith cut a car key blank?
With that being said, a professional locksmith with experience will be able to do such a task very quickly. With no complications, this will only take minutes. If the key cutting is requested after the locksmith has arrived to service the vehicle, then they may need to find the appropriate key blank.
What’s the cheapest way to copy a valet key?
Copy the valet key onto dumb blanks (i.e. no chip) for $2 each at any hardware store. Make a couple of spares. Remove steering column covers, remove black key detection ring around lock cylinder (but re-hook up the wiring harness), duct tape your valet key to black ring, duct tape to inside of lower steering column cover.