Valet key with push button start and no comfort access?
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Wondering if there should be a valet key with the fobs you insert into what used to be an ignition key hole with push button start?
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='839628' date='Apr 7 2009, 05:56 PM
Wondering if there should be a valet key with the fobs you insert into what used to be an ignition key hole with push button start?
I tried searching. No luck.
I tried searching. No luck.
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Originally Posted by 3Series' post='840486' date='Apr 8 2009, 12:42 PM
The glove box key is for an emergency. The plastic wallet key is used to open the door, than the key is inserted into the fob and you can start the car.
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Originally Posted by markd2' post='839852' date='Apr 7 2009, 07:49 PM
You release the key from the end of the fob, then take the keys with you. You give the fob to the valet. There is a small ribbed indentation in the middle of the key fob on the end where a key ring is usually attached. That releases the inner portion and the metal key can be removed. If you lock your glove box and trunk the key fob can't open them.
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='842198' date='Apr 9 2009, 05:44 PM
Wouldn't the trunk release button still work?
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Originally Posted by bradleyjs' post='842207' date='Apr 9 2009, 04:52 PM
Now, that's an interesting question... will have to re-RTFM again ...
Reflect think for a minute?
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='839628' date='Apr 7 2009, 05:56 PM
Wondering if there should be a valet key with the fobs you insert into what used to be an ignition key hole with push button start?
I tried searching. No luck.
I tried searching. No luck.
Bottom line, the valet key is a nice feature but one that you should never use.
