Master Key Is200 (Not Another One!)

[singh90]

Hi Guys,

I've search the forum and I know this has been discussed several times before, but unfortunately I could'nt get the answer.

Basically:

I have just bought a IS200 SPORT CROSS 2004 (ESTATE) with the Grey 2 button key.

They had no other keys

This 2 button key operates the car no problem.

Key DOES NOT lock the glove box.

Is this the Master Key or not?

I have read somewhere that the master key for the SPORT CROSS was in fact 2 button? can anyone verify this?

If it is not the master key then why can I drive it?

If it is the master key why can't I lock the glove box (won't even go in)

As you can tell.. very confusing

[lexus loon]

I think its the valet key ,

[singh90]

I think its the valet key ,

Should I be able to drive it with the valet key?

If so what's the negative side of not having the Master key (apart from not locking glove box)?

[aly-g]

On the is200 I had the master key had 3buttons, one to lock, one to unlock and one to open the boot, it does seem you have the valet key, the other key is used to lock your valuables In the glove box when the car is in for service......

Allan

[singh90]

Can anyone else please shed some light.. many thanks!!!

[lexus loon]

My daughter has a master key for her sportcross,and yes it only has 2 buttons ,so if you can manage with the glove box as it is,dont worry about it .

[singh90]

Update:

I managed to obtain 2 Master keys from the previous owner.

IS200 Sports Cross Master Key only has 2 buttons - and it is black

The spare key is grey, it works as normal, also has 2 buttons, but wont lock glove box - otherwise OK.