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Old 08-14-2006, 05:08 PM
Slcom1983 Slcom1983 is offline
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Originally Posted by WD8CDH View Post
Dan,

I may have the same problem with my 240D (except it is not locked yet).

None of the keys will even go all the way in the trunk or glove box locks.

What I found the problem to be is I only have Valet keys. Even the square headed one is a Valet key with a replacement plastic head. What I need to do is get a proper blank and cut the new blank from the best working key that I have. By the way, I had the dealer cut new keys and the new keys wouldn't work in ANY of the locks.
I have another theory (which I think happed to me). Both of my keys are square and should be master keys, but one fits the ignition and the other the truck/glovebox. I believe that the PO had a new ignition switch put in and with it a new key. However, since the trunk and glove box lock weren't changed out....voila! now you have 2 master keys that aren't "masters".
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