Ooh! And it's Lotus White. Now I'm really jealous!
Spare key
- Thread starter Slam
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I've now got the Royal steering wheel and hopefully next month should see a new burgundy mohair roof, then it'll be exactly as I want it.
and to think they are probably sitting in someones drawer, who can't be ars*d to look for them when they sell on the car. 
I contacted the previous owner of my 2.2 to let him know I bought his car as salvage and was fixing it.
He had the handbook, service book, spare key and stereo pin he sent me!
He even told me exactly how he crashed the car.
I sent him pictures during the rebuild.
He had the handbook, service book, spare key and stereo pin he sent me!
He even told me exactly how he crashed the car.
I sent him pictures during the rebuild.
Can anyone tell me what the black plastic looking spare key is for? I only received the original key along with this black key with my car. It's simple and flat with no teeth cut into it. Is it some sort of emergency key or ? I haven't tried it as I don't know if it will affect my ignition system! JIM
Is it possibly the valet key ?
Anyone else with an idea? JIM
A pic would help, but if it isn't cut then it doesn't sound at all useful...
isn't it just the emergency wallet key, in case you lose your main keys when out and about?
I'll try to find it and post a pic! That's what I thought so put it somewhere for safe keeping until I found out if it was a useful tool! JIM
This is mine. I was told it was the valet key when I bought the car. I haven't got around to trying it yet though.
I am lucky, my Zed came with 4 keys including the valet one.
Looks very similar @ PHILIP BAXTER! I''m still trying to remember where I put the damn thing!! JIM
I've had a key made for z4 e85 at about £ 130. not a dealer, just googled on internet. They removed a immobiliser unit, coded new key in and put it back. Dealer was not of help, told me there is no more keys available.
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Had a look in the handbook, it says that the black plastic key is a spare, not for frequent use. Might as well give you a real one, surely? Still, it might fit in a ladies purse without too much of a bulge.
When I find it I'll have to give it a shot! Must bypass the need for the chip and programming somehow. I wonder if they are car specific or work in anyone else's car? Not much to them for sure! JIM
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- Model of Z
- 2.2i Sport
Haven't bothered trying to use mine, may get round to it one day. Luckily my Z came with the full set of keys, even the valet one, again never used. If I ever get to the stage of using a valet service I may just give up driving.
I only have the one key and the plastic one which I guess is original. I should find it and try it in case I lose that one key so I'll at least know that I can start the car and get home, hopefully!! Now where the hell is that black key??? JIM
I just tried mine out of interest. It started the engine ok, but it wouldn't open the drivers door. There was movement in the lock, but not enough to open it. I didn't try to force it too much though.
Thanks @Phillip Baxter. Now I note in the pic that it is cut which I don't recall but it was three years ago so not surprised!! Must find that key now just to satisfy my own mind what's left of it. I also guess there must be a chip in the key also! Now the search is on!! JIM