valet key tip.....

[SC UL8R1990]

I have 2 valet keys for the Z and ended up losing one. Went to the local chevy dealer and they were able to make one out of comparison with the remaining one i had. The guy at the parts counter asked what the heck the little key was for "a mini-corvette?". I told him a ZR-1 and he gave me an earful on how he never sees them anymore. He asked if it was for a cargo comparment and i told him it was the engine power key. That refreshed his memory a bit, he had forgotten all about that.

Just wanted to let everyone know that they can duplicate the key.

[blackjack]

that valet switch is one of the many things that contributed in making the zr1 famous...around here,people are still talking about it (oh,you got the vette with the power key!!):)
bj

[SC UL8R1990]

ha! i love the plate i saw at one of the meets....KEYZ ON

its a shame not many people know what it means.

[cuisinartvette]

Too ba dthey cant duplicate the whole power key assy.

[Kevin]

the 90 power key is a blank door key, fyi

[Gunny]

the 90 power key is a blank door key, fyi


:thumbsup: I agree!

[cuisinartvette]

Really! Hmmm, may have to make freinds with a locksmith, mines a little sloppy.

[jonszr1]

ron I have 2 brand spanking new power key assemblies if you need one . lock and key

[gamma500]

the 90 power key is a blank door key, fyi


Old post Iknow..looking at a 90 ZR1 which is missing the valet key..in 'Normal" position at present..Does this post mean a blank door key will work valet switch ? Doubt that..needs individually cut key for each car. How would I replace this missing key..Chevy dealer, other source?

THANKS

[Paul Workman]

Old post Iknow..looking at a 90 ZR1 which is missing the valet key..in 'Normal" position at present..Does this post mean a blank door key will work valet switch ? Doubt that..needs individually cut key for each car. How would I replace this missing key..Chevy dealer, other source?

THANKS

Sorta off topic, but on the 90 you can wire a jumper across the two wires going to the switch and the result is it is always on FULL POWER - important for those of us that have yanked all that secondary crapolla.

P.

[-=Jeff=-]

Old post Iknow..looking at a 90 ZR1 which is missing the valet key..in 'Normal" position at present..Does this post mean a blank door key will work valet switch ? Doubt that..needs individually cut key for each car. How would I replace this missing key..Chevy dealer, other source?

THANKS
No, the blank will not work.. it will fit the cylinder but needs to be cut to 91C9 in order for it to function and turn the Cylinder to turn the power on.

When he says a blank works he means the blank key will fit, just has to be cut correctly

[Fully Vetted]

important for those of us that have yanked all that secondary crapolla.

P.



:cheers:

[WVZR-1]

No, the blank will not work.. it will fit the cylinder but needs to be cut to 91C9 in order for it to function and turn the Cylinder to turn the power on.

When he says a blank works he means the blank key will fit, just has to be cut correctly

Needs to be 91C9 on a D groove key-way GM# 1154605 The dealer should have also a "black pad" for the blank also.

http://www.classicindustries.com/images/productimg//g/g4605_1154605.jpg

[gamma500]

No, the blank will not work.. it will fit the cylinder but needs to be cut to 91C9 in order for it to function and turn the Cylinder to turn the power on.

When he says a blank works he means the blank key will fit, just has to be cut correctly


OK, so if understand correctly, all valet keys are the same, cut to code 91C9. I called my local GM Dealer who informed me I need proof of ownership to get this key cut . Still in process of seeing if this is a car I want to purchase..it's a repo, missing various things as you see and hasn't been registered in 5 years with some Title hopping thrown in for good measure.

If valet key is in fact "universal" (talking '90 ZR1), would a lister be able to supply me one cut from his key or as a loaner if he has a spare, at my expense obviously ? Or does one of the Vendors here handle this also ?

If interested in car description, it's a dark red/tan interior wirh 52K miles, some tears to vinyl portion of driver's seat, otherwise nice interior shape, exc. exterior, old Sumituomo rubber, dead radio but seat belt warning light stays lite when latched so wonder if bad ground somewhere, that "Reset Inf" light which from your site suggests the airbag sensors corroded, unable to see if secondaries work (as above), puff of white smoke on acceleration when cold, all other accessories (A/C, lumbars, etc.)seem to work. I believe the vacuum pump is not powering up so some work maybe even with valet key.

$15.5K down from $16.5 thus far with present Owner (retired used car dealer) spewing forth with incorrect facts about the car..."only made MY90-91...solid lifters...made in Bowling Green...no wobble at 80 mph {shimmy at 35 mph}...".

Wish I had the chance to drive one of these things when 100% so I would know what I was getting into .

Thanks to those helping with answers from a neophyte, at least to Corvettes.

[gamma500]

Once again, great info and thank you. I wonder if the Dealer response about needing to show proof of ownership to get a valet key was more intended for an ignition key..?...will call again with this info.





Needs to be 91C9 on a D groove key-way GM# 1154605

http://www.classicindustries.com/images/productimg//g/g4605_1154605.jpg

[WVZR-1]

Once again, great info and thank you. I wonder if the Dealer response about needing to show proof of ownership to get a valet key was more intended for an ignition key..?...will call again with this info.

You should certainly NOT need ID of any sort for this key to be cut! The ID is required if a dealer does a "key call" by VIN for all key information for a "specific" VIN'd vehicle. Ask for the Parts Manager and explain.


Another maybe conversational approach might be using a Lumina - Grand Prix blank and "plastic-dipping" it in black. You won't confuse with the door blank because of it's unusual shape.

The Lumina/Grand Prix blank is a GM # 12390306 for a D - groove for the 1990

This style blank could also be used for a '91MY+ GM # 12506490 for an H groove but cut to "73L0"

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH78tzg4V-uFbLLJp-7YbTBP8mRtPdtcCdTGK4YVHOJYhClHd_

Image is of an H keyway but the part#'s I've posted are correct.

[scottfab]

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If valet key is in fact "universal" (talking '90 ZR1), would a lister be able to supply me one cut from his key or as a loaner if he has a spare, at my expense obviously ? Or does one of the Vendors here handle this also ?

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seams it'd me cheaper and less hassle to just cut a spare key and mail it. Do you have a paypal account? Why should you pay for it.
The dealer should.

I must tell you from the shape the car is in, it's not likely the secondaries will work. If the car has been sitting a lot that is "car abuse".
There are a few approaches to this. There is the "ash tray is full" approach that says "ah just throw out the ash tray" or you can fix it. (empty the ash tray)
There are several systems on the car that fit this scenario.