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Old 03-06-2007 | 07:15 AM
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one thing i still dont get is if its only good to start the car , there is a trunk release button in the car so once the valet is in the car can't he get in the trunk too?
Old 03-06-2007 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by nicdog' post='399142
Not really very smart (of your friends), wearing the emergency plastic key out like that for a purpose for which it's not intended.

Besides, I'm not sure if it has any limitations on use like opening the trunk etc.

But again, it's not a VALET KEY anyway.
It appears that it's not a valet key. It's provided by BMW as an emergency key in the event of losing an original.

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Old 03-06-2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='399013' date='Mar 6 2007, 01:37 AM
wow forgot all about the plastick key $hit I think I have lost my
Gave the plastic key to my elder daughter.
Old 03-06-2007 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nicdog' post='399142' date='Mar 6 2007, 11:15 AM
one thing i still dont get is if its only good to start the car , there is a trunk release button in the car so once the valet is in the car can't he get in the trunk too?
If the trunk is locked with the key, the release button won't function...
Old 03-06-2007 | 07:54 AM
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My plastic key reads "For engine start use only with adapter in glovebox / in toolbox in the truck"

I found the adapter in the glovebox but I could NOT find the adapter in the toolbox. However, is toolbox = where the firstaid pack is located?

Please help?
Old 03-06-2007 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='399159' date='Mar 6 2007, 11:54 AM
My plastic key reads "For engine start use only with adapter in glovebox / in toolbox in the truck"

I found the adapter in the glovebox but I could NOT find the adapter in the toolbox. However, is toolbox = where the firstaid pack is located?

Please help?
Glovebox.
Old 03-06-2007 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='399151' date='Mar 6 2007, 04:43 PM
If the trunk is locked with the key, the release button won't function...
And then those who are so predisposed, give the key to the valet?

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Old 03-06-2007 | 08:14 AM
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I have two plastic keys in my wallet currently - e60's & e34's. They are to start the car if you don't have your "regular" keys. They are not valet keys. I also use them when I go surfing. I lock my car and put the plastic key in a pocket of my wetsuit. I am concerned the "regular" keys will be damaged by the salt water.
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='399159' date='Mar 6 2007, 08:54 AM
My plastic key reads "For engine start use only with adapter in glovebox / in toolbox in the truck"

I found the adapter in the glovebox but I could NOT find the adapter in the toolbox. However, is toolbox = where the firstaid pack is located?

Please help?

You answred your own question... there's one adapter... its EITHER in the glove box or tool kit. If you found it in once place you wont find it in the other.
Old 03-06-2007 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='399193' date='Mar 6 2007, 01:11 PM
You answred your own question... there's one adapter... its EITHER in the glove box or tool kit. If you found it in once place you wont find it in the other.
Either it is!? or I though it was AND. =P


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