The difference between the valet key and the main ignition key is the long groove cut down the middle of the shaft of the key. The valet key doesn't have it but the aftermarket blank you can buy on ebay does. IIRC they're about $10-$12 shipped. Once you have a blank find a locksmith that's invested in the $5000 cutter that's needed to make the key and for another $30-$40 you'll have your spare.
I've only found one place in Sacramento that stocked the aftermarket key but have found at least 3 locksmith's that can cut the key if I supply the blank. It shouldn't be hard to do the same where you live.
For the diehards that must have OEM the other option is to supply the stealership with your VIN and they'll be happy to cut you a key for about $150-$200.
Modified by goody90q45 at 4:28 AM 11/4/2009
1994 ignition key - need copy????
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Re: 1994 ignition key - need copy???? (goody90q45)
What? Do you mean you don't have one of these :
I'm just teasing. I wish I did.
If you want an oem here are your choices if they are still available:
If you are extremely lucky you might be able to persuade Wes into selling you his prized possession:
I'm just teasing. I wish I did.
The Valet key uncutgoody90q45 wrote:The difference between the valet key and the main ignition key is the square slot in the shaft of the key. The valet key doesn't have it but the aftermarket blank you can buy on ebay does.
You can call the person Heath recommends if you want to go aftermarket:goody90q45 wrote: Once you have a blank find a locksmith that's invested in the $5000 cutter that's needed to make the key and for another $30-$40 you'll have your spare.
If you decide to go oem, you can order a new key based on the key code for you car. If you choose to go with an aftermarket key like Ilco (from eBay for example) it will look similar to this:Q451990 wrote:McLock Locksmith(864) 934-3411 or (864) 231-9671E-mail: [email protected]
I have been told that he can do magical things, like cut keys from a faxed copy of your existing key - but I don't know if that's true or not...
Heath
If you want an oem here are your choices if they are still available:
If you are extremely lucky you might be able to persuade Wes into selling you his prized possession:
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Re: 1994 ignition key - need copy???? (lino)
Thanks for those P/N's Lino. I'll be checking on the price from IOS. Where did Wes get the uncut (President?) key?
It looks like I was mistaken about the square cut into the shaft of the key being the difference. It's the lack of a groove cut into the shaft of the key that makes it a valet key. I've edited my original post.
It looks like I was mistaken about the square cut into the shaft of the key being the difference. It's the lack of a groove cut into the shaft of the key that makes it a valet key. I've edited my original post.
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Re: 1994 ignition key - need copy???? (rabsusa)
On one tiny subject maybe. After 5 years at Nico and 10,000 well researched posts you might actually say that.
Posting by itself offers little education! It is the HOUR of prior research on the topic before and after each post that yields the education.
Posting by itself offers little education! It is the HOUR of prior research on the topic before and after each post that yields the education.
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i know this post is mighty old but it worth a try...Rex wrote:FWIW, I have one of those uncut wooden Momo keys as well. And since I no longer own any Q's, I'd be more inclined to sell mine .
i would like the momo key !!doing a president conversion and would love that key !!
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Sorry, I sold it about a year ago to someone on NICO.htbyrico wrote:i know this post is mighty old but it worth a try...Rex wrote:FWIW, I have one of those uncut wooden Momo keys as well. And since I no longer own any Q's, I'd be more inclined to sell mine .
i would like the momo key !!doing a president conversion and would love that key !!
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wow what it bummer .. any chance you know if he still has it? and did he ever got it cut? i have seen some other pics guess im going to have to start looking and give it a shot.. just need some help.. thanks for the fast response..
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Re: 1994 ignition key - need copy????
I still have one of those keys (that I'll be hanging onto 
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Re: 1994 ignition key - need copy????
well maybe 500.00 dollar might let you let go of it...elwesso wrote:I still have one of those keys (that I'll be hanging onto
well if any one that haves one that they ever want to let it go.. let me have the first dips !! ill pay top dollar for them.. i know how much they must mean to you and other people that might have one. 
well good night bro... please feel free to check out my black{g50}president project.. 