02 wrx turbo issue

[l7runner 10+ year member]

Can't he just get a new key from the dealership? They can usually just run the VIN and get one to you

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

He talked to the guy that sold it to him at the place he bought it and from he said the guy refuses. says its not his problem

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

It sounds like a valet key issue. I'd pay the dealership to cut a new regular key for the car. It'll probably be like $40 plus for it but it beats having no turbo. Valet keys are cut slightly differently than a regular key. The ignition and doors on the car are made to accept either key. The ignition will shut down some features if the valet key is recognized. The trunk lock is made to only recognize the regular key for the car. This is for the safety of your belongings in the trunk.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

He talked to the guy that sold it to him at the place he bought it and from he said the guy refuses. says its not his problem

I'd throw a brick through the windshield of the most expensive car on the lot and tell him "Now it is your problem, mother f*cker."

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

I'd throw a brick through the windshield of the most expensive car on the lot and tell him "Now it is your problem, mother f*cker."

LOL thats actually exactly what i said lol

But yeah he went to subaru and they said itd probably be around 100 bux for it to be cut. he just wanted to make sure it was the right thing, which i think it is

 

[TimtheAxe 10+ year member]

Definitely the key.

Tell him to sue the seller.

 

[Hii Im Justin 10+ year member]

could be a boost leak too, the smallest crack in a cupler or anything will cause it not to boost

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

could be a boost leak too, the smallest crack in a cupler or anything will cause it not to boost

Well, because the dealership said it's the key and the key he's using doesn't open the trunk, his best bet would be to try a new, regular key. This is most likely the issue.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

LOL thats actually exactly what i said lol
But yeah he went to subaru and they said itd probably be around 100 bux for it to be cut. he just wanted to make sure it was the right thing, which i think it is

$100 is a little high for a key, most are around $40 to $60. Still, if he wants to get that turbo to spool, it's worth the $100. I would tell the guy that owns the lot that you're getting a lawyer because he didn't give you the regular key with the car. See if your buddy can get the dealership to pay for the key. Have him say his dad's a lawyer or something. That usually scares the shit out of people and he'll probably get the money for the key. It's worth a try.

 

[Hii Im Justin 10+ year member]

like i said before, my audi wouldn't boost with the valet key and wouldn't go over 30mph

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

$100 is a little high for a key, most are around $40 to $60. Still, if he wants to get that turbo to spool, it's worth the $100. I would tell the guy that owns the lot that you're getting a lawyer because he didn't give you the regular key with the car. See if your buddy can get the dealership to pay for the key. Have him say his dad's a lawyer or something. That usually scares the shit out of people and he'll probably get the money for the key. It's worth a try.

Lol i think im gonna have him do that. see where it gets him

 

[audioatg 10+ year member]

$100 is a little high for a key, most are around $40 to $60. Still, if he wants to get that turbo to spool, it's worth the $100. I would tell the guy that owns the lot that you're getting a lawyer because he didn't give you the regular key with the car. See if your buddy can get the dealership to pay for the key. Have him say his dad's a lawyer or something. That usually scares the shit out of people and he'll probably get the money for the key. It's worth a try.

Actually a 100 is not that far off for keys of today's cars.

The valet key opens the doors and turns the Ignition to run. It will not open the trunk being it is a valet key.

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

Actually a 100 is not that far off for keys of today's cars.
The valet key opens the doors and turns the Ignition to run. It will not open the trunk being it is a valet key.

You know what? I was thinking of dealer cost for the keys with no labor. I used to work at a dealership and that's what the key cost the dealership to cut if we lost a key. I've never had to pay retail for a key because either my father or I have worked for a dealership.

EDIT: GM dealership so there's no way I can get a key for a Subaru, nor any car for that matter, I do not work at a dealership anymore and I do not take advantage of my father's job.

 

[ltr450racer690 10+ year member]

my 09 legacy gt valet key will not kick the turbo boost on either. i would start there. those boxer engines are bulletproof

 

[southpoleman69 10+ year member]

so talked to the dude tonight and passed on the info, turns out we know a guy who works a batteries plus store, and for some reason the can get keys done. so hes going tomorrow, and the key hes getting from this place is about 40 bux instead of 100. overnight shipping so by the end of the wek, hopefully ill have some updae and see if everythings straight