S13 factory keys

[slipnfall]

Hi, Quick question regarding the key/locks on a '92 240sx(SE). I only received one key when I bought the car, which operates all the locks. I noticed in the glove box there is a key number(it says 'NOTICE: take off this label before delivering to a customer') with a 4-digit number. Is this for re-ordering keys from Nissan? Also, is there a valet key option for this model? I'd copy the one I have for a spare, but it is pretty worn(I have to jiggle it to get it to work).

Thanks!-Jamie

[hybrid_flyer]

yes it does sound like that is the key code for that car. Basically a key code is what you tell the computer-run key cutting machine, so it knows what key to cut. But then again it might not be. As for the valet, not sure you may want to get a hold of a service manual for that one

[SILVER97LE]

It is the key code for your car. Take it to the dealer. They might ask for proof of ownership.I think the valet key is worthless. Even though the hatch/trunk can be locked to prevent using the inside release, the seats fold down in both models.

[dfw240_EE]

I agree. In my little brother's SUV, there is a valet key that only opens the doors but not the back hatch. And there isn't even a hatch cover, you can reach in from the back seat.

On my other ride (the non-nissan), you have to have a key to drop the seats, so there it makes some sense.

[slipnfall]

Yah now that I think about it, a vallet key would be pointless. My Honda is how you described-requiring the master key to lock/unlock the rear folding seat...

Cool, thanks for the responses!-Jamie

[bcar240]

when I got my first 240 all I had was the valet key. I didn't even notice for a few months. I just couldn't open the trunk from the outside. The guy I bought the car from said the key he gave me was an original key. it was different from the other 240 keys I have seen, it was all brass and didn't have that black plastic on the back.

[nismofly]

thats the key i have for my 89, my uncle bought the car new and sold it to me, and he basically had everything original. i like that key better than the one with the plastic, and mine opens everything

[KDashy]

Whatever you do, try not to make a copy off a copy of a key. I did that and I have trouble opening my trunk sometimes.