Can I make a Master Key from Valet Key? Options

[skaufmann]

I only have the original Valet key that turns the ignition. I have a 2nd key (Master) that opens the passenger door (and nothing else) and a 3rd key (Valet) that open the driver door (and nothing else).

From what I can gather, the only difference between the master key and the valet key is the channeling down the side of the key, not the notch/tooth profile. If I'm correct, can I make a copy of the original Valet key to a new Master key?

My thought is it's easier to rekey the door locks and I suspect the new Master will then work the trunk and glove box since those were not likely replaced like the door locks were.

[r_towle]

You should be able to use the valet key to make a master that will run the ignition.
It sounds like someone has already swapped out the door lock assemblies, thus why you have two keys.

You will most likely have to re-key all the locks to match the new master key.
Its not a hard project, just time consuming.

rich

[skaufmann]

You should be able to use the valet key to make a master that will run the ignition.
It sounds like someone has already swapped out the door lock assemblies, thus why you have two keys.

You will most likely have to re-key all the locks to match the new master key.
Its not a hard project, just time consuming.

rich

Perfect thanks!

Yeah exactly what I was expecting. I'm making a fairly safe assumption that the ignition valet key I have is original as the ignition is painful and expensive to replace. The door locks with their known issues were more likely replaced back in the day (car was sitting for 10 years before I got it) and not rekeyed.

I'm unable to test the grove box and trunks but I'm suspecting they match the ignition tooth profile but Master only.