Full Version: Original Ignition Key
What color was the original ignition key and what is the Red vs. Black? Is the other key door locks? I don't have originals obviously
Black, valet keys are red.
Red lacks the slot to allow it to open the trunks & glovebox locks - ergo used for valet, but the cut pattern is identical.
If you have a working key, then any locksmith can cut you one of each, & they're still available from Porsche & any other P-vendor, since they're also used on the 911/912/912E/930s of that era.
Tom
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Thanks guys
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 9 2018, 12:48 PM) 
Red lacks the slot to allow it to open the trunks & glovebox locks - ergo used for valet, but the cut pattern is identical.
If you have a working key, then any locksmith can cut you one of each, & they're still available from Porsche & any other P-vendor, since they're also used on the 911/912/912E/930s of that era.
Tom
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Be careful don't mention the slot to loud, it could start another war.
Both
Latest edition of 000 has a 10 page article all about the history of Porsche keys, which confirms the above information. 
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