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Old 02-06-2017, 07:30 PM
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Make a map / measurement of the key cuts for the door and ignition keys. You might be able to shuffle pins to get the door key to work in the ignition.

I've done this on a few cars so I had one key that would work 3 cars. Sometimes there are not enough of the correct height pins so some must be left out. In theory this reduces security by making the lock easier to pick but I don't think anyone is going to pick a lock these days resorting to breakage / tow away.

As for the valet key, look at the side cuts. From what I've seen, the valet key is missing a side cut preventing the insertion of the key into trunk / glove box even though the top cuts are the same as a owner key.
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