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Valet Key??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by K Williams, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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    K Williams

    K Williams [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What exactly does the valet key do? I've always had one, but never used them...
     
  2. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    xJuice

    xJuice My spoon is too Big!

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    Same thing a regular key does, but it's a different color so as to tell key makers that they aren't supposed to copy it.
     
  3. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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    Some vehicles will limit speed or rpm with valet keys, so they're not off doing donuts or pulling a ferris bueler's day off on you.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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  5. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    Tacoma VT

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    The grey Valet key can not be used to program a new duplicate key. You need the black master key to open the programing mode.
    Other cars it wont allow a valet to open a glove box, or the trunk from outside.
     
  6. Jun 1, 2013 at 7:40 AM
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    fletch aka

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    What else is there on our trucks? :confused:
     
  7. Jun 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I use it hidden somewhere on my truck in case I misplace my regular set or while out some where. I'll give someone $100 if they can find it though:D
     
  8. Jun 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    Bingo!
     
  9. Jun 1, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    Thanks. Good to know. I'll start carrying my valey key with me from now on. Good for parking garages, etc.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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    fixer5000

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    its in one of the holes in the aluminum support behind the front bumper. thats where i found my neighbors when i was looking at his truck before i bought mine...he didnt know it was there :) did i win?
     
  11. Jun 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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    RearViewMirror

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    Not remotely close :D
     
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    Submerged in your blinker fluid :p
     
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    don't EVER valet your car/truck.... that is all (I'm a valet)
     
  14. Jun 1, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    Damnit!!!! Now I owe you $100
     
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    My valet key has different notches than my regular key, which I think is odd since there is nothing else to open in the truck.
     
  16. Jun 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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    No need for $100, I'd have a whole truck.
     
  17. Jun 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    Good point lol
     
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    banditstpk Pabst knows best

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    ^^ thats really cool!
     
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    I thought so. And I go diving, and to concerts etc, so it was a no brainer for me.
     

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