posted 08-10-2011 02:39 PM                  

There is not a chip in the key for the Prowler.

It is possible to get a duplicate key without the rubber head if you prefer.

The correct "Ilco" blank would be a Y157 without the rubber head.

Do not let them make it on a Ilco Y154 blank as it is about 1/8" shorter. It will operate the doors but not the ignition. I made this mistake when making keys for myself.

The magnetic key boxes served their purpose back in the days when there were plenty of places to place it.
These days suitable locations are hard to find.

Even if you find a place to put the magnetic key box, there is a good chance that the first pot hole will shake it loose.

My suggestion would be to "Duct Tape" the spare key somewhere you can get to it but not easily seen.

posted 08-10-2011 08:18 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
stick a key on your center cap magnet

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He would need a good "Brass" magnet as that is what most keys are made of. Typically they are not magnetic. Sorry

There have been some steel automotive keys but they are few and far between.

A steel key would typically never wear out but the brass wafers or pins inside the lock would.
At that point you would "simply" re-key the lock cylinder instead of make another key. Kinda like running aviation fuel in the lawnmower. (not really practical)

posted 08-10-2011 08:34 PM                  

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Originally posted by idive:
The Valet key isn't supposed to work in the glove box. Only the door and ignition.

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This is true ... but hopefully the emergency "need" is to get in the car and drive, and NOT get into the glove box ... but who knows, right?!

posted 08-11-2011 08:42 AM                  

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Originally posted by idive:
The Valet key isn't supposed to work in the glove box. Only the door and ignition.

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Believe it or not I've had my '97 for 14 years and didn't realize that it had a glove box lock. I had to go check. The way the box slopes down and the lock being colored the same as the lid made it hard to see. I guess you learn something all the time. Thanks!

posted 08-12-2011 05:00 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
stick a key on your center cap magnet

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Andria, of course I meant to epoxy a magnet to your key first.

posted 08-12-2011 07:05 PM                  

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Originally posted by beachcat:
Andria, of course I meant to epoxy a magnet to your key first.

I take it you are a professional locksmith. I was wondering what you do.

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Roger,
Yes I earn my living as a Locksmith. I started back in 1979 and continued until 1999. For the majority of the next six or seven years I worked in the automotive parts business which is what I did prior to becoming a Locksmith. Recently I allowed my ASE credential to expire.

I got back into working as a Locksmith a little over four years ago and immediately discovered how much I missed doing this type of work.

This is a job where I get to go to someone's home or place of work and help resolve their security issues. When I make my customer happy, it is a reward that has no equal. I genuinely enjoy what I do for a living but not always the circumstances that go along with it.

Automotive locks have become for the most part a specialty within the field and I have not kept up with the technology but can still accomplish some stuff when necessary.

When at Prowler events for folks that want the lock on their trailer to match the ignition key, I can facilitate this for them. Some like the idea, others don't.

posted 08-13-2011 12:34 PM                  

My answer is simple....Integrity, Ethics, and that there is nothing out there that would be worth compromising those.