3 ms·
I know i've said this before, but I'm 90% sure Ford used to have two separate keys. One for the door and ignition and one that only opened the trunk.
by blang 8y ago
I know i've said this before, but I'm 90% sure Ford used to have two separate keys. One for the door and ignition and one that only opened the trunk.
- Varcht 8y agoChevy's too, I wonder at that every time I drive my 70's 4x4. Ironically? I have the parts and plan to update it to remote locks.
- beamatronic 8y agoAnd one for the gas cap too
- iron0013 8y agoIt is (or was?) quite common to have a valet key, which would start the car, but not open the trunk or glove compartment--and in some cases would limit the speed of the car to below e.g. 30mph, in case some valet tried to take the car for a Ferris Bueller-style joyride, I suppose!
- koolba 8y agoMercedes-Benz's have a pop-out metal clip that can be used to lock the glove and trunk. It's designed to be extract with a simple press so that dropping you car with a valet doesn't require turning off the car to remove it. Clearly the lock isn't meant to stop a determined intruder. It's more of the "Locks are for honest people" type thing to indicate that you shouldn't be opening the glove or trunk.
- gargravarr 8y agoMy Supra has the valet key, which doesn't open the glovebox, but opens everything else - it's slightly shorter than the main key, so probably trivial to pick the glovebox lock anyway. The smart keys that limit the maximum speed are a nice feature - I think some manufacturers advertise them as being particularly suitable for learners!
- shadyrudy 8y agoMy 1976 Chevy Blazer had 2 keys. The ignition key had a square head and the door key had a round head. https://picclick.com/Chevrolet-Corvette-Camaro-Nova-Chevelle-1970-1974-1978-371706676720.html https://picclick.com/Chevrolet-Corvette-Camaro-Nova-Chevelle...
- thornygreb 8y agoMy Ford has one key, works on everything, of course it is a truck and has no power locks or windows.