99 986 Valet Key Won't Start Car

[1PorscheBoxster986]

For general purposes we are calling it a valet key. You don't know if it is. That's why you're puzzle because you're thinking from one angle only. It could be a spare copy the previous owner made in case he or she gets locked out of his or her car knowing there's only one key after all. You can easily replicate a laser cut key for cheap and that's why Porsche has the transponder pill as anti-theft security. Porsche, at the time, also allowed you to order additional keys in different configurations like everything else in their lineup today.

[Bronxboy]

Originally Posted by 1PorscheBoxster986

For general purposes we are calling it a valet key. You don't know if it is. That's why your puzzle because you're thinking from one angle only. It could be a spare copy the previous owner made in case he or she gets locked out of his or her car knowing there's only one key after all. You can easily replicate a laser cut key for cheap and that's why Porsche has the transponder pill as anti-theft security. Porsche, at the time, also allowed you to order additional keys in different configurations like everything else in their lineup today.

Good point, thanks. Perhaps the people at Porsche can bring me some clarity on these keys. I took it to be a "valet" key because it's gray, smaller, and doesn't open. Maybe the Porsche people can identify it.