Can I shave-down the valet key into a regular key?
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It looks like the only difference between the two is the "shoulders" at the end; can I just shave-down the sides of the valet key-end to have the same shoulders and it will work like the regular key?
Is there any difference in the electronic-transponder for the valet key?
Basically, I have no use for valet mode and need an additional key that will let me open the trunk/fuel-door.
Is there any difference in the electronic-transponder for the valet key?
Basically, I have no use for valet mode and need an additional key that will let me open the trunk/fuel-door.
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There was a thread on this but I can't find it.
Here are the two keys
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Jaguar_X300_ignition_key%2C_keyfob%2C_and_valet_key.jpg/667px-Jaguar_X300_ignition_key%2C_keyfob%2C_and_valet_key.jpg)
To mod your valet key carefully file the tip to 4.5 mm (0.175") diameter for a depth of 2 mm (0.08").
Take the same amount off both sides of the key.
My two master keys measure 4.5 and 4.4 mm at the tip so a bit under 4.5 mm is OK
Here are the two keys
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Jaguar_X300_ignition_key%2C_keyfob%2C_and_valet_key.jpg/667px-Jaguar_X300_ignition_key%2C_keyfob%2C_and_valet_key.jpg)
To mod your valet key carefully file the tip to 4.5 mm (0.175") diameter for a depth of 2 mm (0.08").
Take the same amount off both sides of the key.
My two master keys measure 4.5 and 4.4 mm at the tip so a bit under 4.5 mm is OK
Last edited by steveinfrance; 11-22-2012 at 03:12 AM.
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