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Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by blang on Friday August 10, 2018 @12:07PM (#17734569)
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.
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by shadyrudy on Friday August 10, 2018 @02:19PM (#17735627)
My 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...
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by iron0013 on Friday August 10, 2018 @12:46PM (#17734883)
It 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!
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by koolba on Friday August 10, 2018 @12:57PM (#17734973)
Mercedes-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.

Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by gargravarr on Friday August 10, 2018 @01:23PM (#17735168)
My 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!
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by Varcht on Friday August 10, 2018 @12:16PM (#17734643)
Chevy'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.
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by beamatronic on Friday August 10, 2018 @12:31PM (#17734761)
And one for the gas cap too
Re:Put your keys in the fridge to keep them safe from car th... by thornygreb on Friday August 10, 2018 @02:49PM (#17735840)
My Ford has one key, works on everything, of course it is a truck and has no power locks or windows.