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I just bought a 2018 WRX in red and I received 3 keys. The master, sub master and valet key. I was just wondering what the difference is between the master and sub master and how to tell them apart. I have not been able to find this information in the manual or via a google search.
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What is a sub master key? You should have 2 regular keys and a valet key.

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Have you tried the sub master on all locks yet?
What is a sub master key? You should have 2 regular keys and a valet key.

The manual lists then as master, sub master and valet. Not exactly sure what is the sub master
Have you tried the sub master on all locks yet?[/QUOTE

Have not tried all the keys on all the locks yet only had the car for about a week now
what the point of a valet key when there's a button to pop open the trunk inside
It is for the glove box lock, and nothing more.
In the parts catalog you cannot order a valet key for some reason. It looks like it should only have a master key (with buttons), and a master key without buttons. I guess thats what they're calling the "sub master" key.

Also, the purpose of a valet key is to work on the drivers door and the ignition. Thats it. It shouldn't unlock the glove box.
In the parts catalog you cannot order a valet key for some reason. It looks like it should only have a master key (with buttons), and a master key without buttons. I guess thats what they're calling the "sub master" key.

Also, the purpose of a valet key is to work on the drivers door and the ignition. Thats it. It shouldn't unlock the glove box.
Or the trunk


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Master is in the middle, submaster on the right, valet on the left...
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I got two keys with buttons and one without, can anyone show the difference in teeth between master and valet?
i got 2 keyfob's and one valet key. this is probably some lost in translation Japanese language thing going on here. im pretty sure the 2 keyfobs are identical.
What is a sub master key? You should have 2 regular keys and a valet key.

The manual lists then as master, sub master and valet. Not exactly sure what is the sub master
It's the backup master key. It isn't special.

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Just so this poster is not confused with the ChristopherWRX... :D
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