Valet key help please

[Rickleger]

I am a new 98 C280 owner. I have a 3 keys. 2 smart keys and a flat valet key. My question is about the valet key . Can it be used to start the car if so how
When I put the plastic flat valet key in the ignition slot nothing happens it will not unlock steering or turn. Am I supposed to do somthing else ?

Advice would be most appreciated

[Abbaso]

I am a new 98 C280 owner. I have a 3 keys. 2 smart keys and a flat valet key. My question is about the valet key . Can it be used to start the car if so how
When I put the plastic flat valet key in the ignition slot nothing happens it will not unlock steering or turn. Am I supposed to do somthing else ?

Advice would be most appreciated
Have you got a pic of the key. I've got 2 keys but no flat plastic key

[Rickleger]

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Key is flat plastic it also holds a metal door/ trunk key as well Much thinner that smart keys

Thank You Abbaso for the reply

[Abbaso]

I've no idea. Interesting....

[Rickleger]

Thank you anyway

[thegame]

there is a metal key in side that plastic key. I think that is the one that you use to start the car not the plastic key it self

[Rickleger]

Thanks will try that I thought the metal key was just for the door..

[Sulaco]

No.

Metal key is for unlock only.

If your plastic part doesn't trigger the ignition when you insert it, then the key has failed and needs to be replaced.

[Rickleger]

Good news bad news.

Metal key works, but only on door locks , plastic key does not work Will seek help from dealer prayers needed thanks

[kowalski]

metal key is for bootlock and drivers door

[RemoLexi]

That flat plastic valet key will start and drive the car but nothing else. At this day and age, that key has died. It's been a long time since I've seen one, not sure they are availible.

[Rickleger]

That flat plastic valet key will start and drive the car but nothing else. At this day and age, that key has died. It's been a long time since I've seen one, not sure they are availible.

Thanks I put the key up and I keep the metal key separate in case I have a door lock problem