How many keys did you get from Subaru dealer?

[DuMa]

Originally Posted by justatroll

Actually THAT would get my alert level raised.


AFAIK the only way to steal one of htese cars is to have a new key made by the dealer, but even then I thought that it had to be "married" to the car BY the dealer.
I don't think you can just order a new key and have it work with the car.


SO I would be VERY curious WHY they ended up having a new key...


And I only got two key-fobs. and I think I got a valet, although I don't recall what I did with it now that I think about it...

Yes I'm sure this is some kind of next level marketing shit to get me to come in and test drive some WRXs and maybe buy some other shit. But the dealer is not that far from my house and i dont feel right with my key just sitting with a dealer at all.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Yup same here and same when my friend got her 2009 Lexus IS250.

Not sure what is this 3rd valet key.

Valet key is just a key with no buttons on it that only works in the ignition.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by DuMa

Yes I'm sure this is some kind of next level marketing shit to get me to come in and test drive some WRXs and maybe buy some other shit. But the dealer is not that far from my house and i dont feel right with my key just sitting with a dealer at all.

Have you used both of the keys you have now? Maybe one of them was wrong all along.

[GeorgeJFrick]

I'm guessing this is for non-push-to-start:

[DuMa]

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

Isn't the valet done by just sliding your key out and giving them the fob only? then they can't open the trunk (assuming you pressed the button in the trunk).

I didn't know there was a 'separate' valet key? I got two fobs, both with slide-out key.

Sorry. i did not get a valet key. I have a BRZ Limited so theres no reason to for me to get a key without a FOB because Limited models do not have a key ignition. So i only got 2 FOBs.

[DuMa]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Have you used both of the keys you have now? Maybe one of them was wrong all along.

yes i have. i tested both.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by DuMa

yes i have. i tested both.

Probably just has a tag with your VIN number on it then and when you get there it will not work. Marketing scheme looks more realistic every minute.

[GeorgeJFrick]

Originally Posted by DuMa

Sorry. i did not get a valet key. I have a BRZ Limited so theres no reason to for me to get a key without a FOB because Limited models do not have a key ignition. So i only got 2 FOBs.

Wasn't suggesting that, was answering the side question that came up about some people getting 2 keys + valet. In their case, it's a keyed ignition. For a non-keyed ignition; we all seem to agree its two fobs only.

If they give you another fob, that's like $425.00 if they can be paired with a different vehicle... otherwise a free third is sweet.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Valet key is just a key with no buttons on it that only works in the ignition.

We don't get that with Toyota and Subaru that has push button start.

I always got 3 keys (2 masters and 1 valet) with my older cars so this is a first for me, but I knew before hand from my friend with the push button start Lexus.

BTW this new design is stupid too cuz I should disable the alarm before I give the fob to the valet, but there is no button under the dash that can quickly put it in valet mode like my old Integra with the OEM Alpine alarm. I can't remember the sequence to disarm the alarm off the top of my head.

Once you arm the BRZ and then proceed to stick the key into the door to open, the alarm would go off (I tested this with a valet at TD Tower downtown lol).

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by krayzie

We don't get that with Toyota and Subaru that has push button start.

I always got 3 keys (2 master and 1 valet) with my older cars so this is a first for me, but I knew before hand from my friend with the Lexus.

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

Wasn't suggesting that, was answering the side question that came up about some people getting 2 keys + valet. In their case, it's a keyed ignition. For a non-keyed ignition; we all seem to agree its two fobs only.

If they give you another fob, that's like $425.00 if they can be paired with a different vehicle... otherwise a free third is sweet.

My reply is the same as George's!^^^^

[PandaSPUR]

I'm still kinda confused as to how the valet key for non-push-start cars work...

Isnt the point of the valet key to allow the valet to park your car but not access your trunk or w/e?

With the BRZ Limited, I just pull the key out of the fob and give the valet the fob. With the truck lock enabled, only the key I removed can open it up.

Is the valet key for non-push-start cars keyed differently so they work on the ignition but not the trunk?

[Kabong]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

I'm still kinda confused as to how the valet key for non-push-start cars work...

Isnt the point of the valet key to allow the valet to park your car but not access your trunk or w/e?

With the BRZ Limited, I just pull the key out of the fob and give the valet the fob. With the truck lock enabled, only the key I removed can open it up.

Is the valet key for non-push-start cars keyed differently so they work on the ignition but not the trunk?

Yes, they are probably keyed differently. The valet key will allow the engine to start but cannot unlock any other key slots (glove or trunk) usually.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by PandaSPUR

I'm still kinda confused as to how the valet key for non-push-start cars work...

Isnt the point of the valet key to allow the valet to park your car but not access your trunk or w/e?

With the BRZ Limited, I just pull the key out of the fob and give the valet the fob. With the truck lock enabled, only the key I removed can open it up.

Is the valet key for non-push-start cars keyed differently so they work on the ignition but not the trunk?

Originally Posted by Kabong

Yes, they are probably keyed differently. The valet key will allow the engine to start but cannot unlock any other key slots (glove or trunk) usually.

This^^^^^^

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The guy with the other ones is tracking down your car to steal as we speak!

yeah, just don't leave the key in the car with it running while you pick up your pizza.