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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 08:28 PM
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Weird Key

My dad picked up a 2023 F350. This was attached to the key ring and we're trying to figure out what it's for. Any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 09:03 PM
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It may be a key security device used in some manner during production that wasn't removed prior to delivery. Just a wild guess...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 09:40 PM
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Looks like the key used to adjust the muffler bearings. <rim shot>

Seriously, though. Can you take a few more pics from other angles? Kinda hard to see what that rounded part on the "bottom" of it might be. Perhaps some kind of dealership valet device, or anti-theft device for inventory? No telling, but more pics might help folks identify it...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 09:51 PM
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It looks like there is a magnet at the bottom. Was thinking it may be related to something at the dealership.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 10:05 PM
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Hard to make out the wording on it. That could lead to some answers.

Maybe something like this? https://www.keypersystems.com/global/en
You could have the key to all the other vehicle keys.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2023 | 10:18 PM
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It's a magnet for a key cabinet system. They forgot to take it off your keys. You log-in to the cabinet and it opens, when you take or return a key it tracks who logged in and what they took or returned. There's a bunch of slots for those magnets to nest in. We have a similar system where I work.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2023 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by morehouse7
It's a magnet for a key cabinet system. They forgot to take it off your keys. You log-in to the cabinet and it opens, when you take or return a key it tracks who logged in and what they took or returned. There's a bunch of slots for those magnets to nest in. We have a similar system where I work.
Thats what I was thinking. That's for confirming
 
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Old Nov 23, 2023 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by morehouse7
It's a magnet for a key cabinet system. They forgot to take it off your keys. You log-in to the cabinet and it opens, when you take or return a key it tracks who logged in and what they took or returned. There's a bunch of slots for those magnets to nest in. We have a similar system where I work.
Well 4wd up top said it may be “the key to all the other vehicle keys “. I guess he was literally correct.😂
 
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Maybe a engine tuner holder,
 
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Originally Posted by morehouse7
It's a magnet for a key cabinet system. They forgot to take it off your keys. You log-in to the cabinet and it opens, when you take or return a key it tracks who logged in and what they took or returned. There's a bunch of slots for those magnets to nest in. We have a similar system where I work.

Second on this. The dealer will be very happy if you return it, they are not cheap.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2023 | 07:47 PM
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Second on this. The dealer will be very happy if you return it, they are not cheap.
Or you could put it on your porch and send them a photo….
 
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Or you could put it on your porch and send them a photo….
I’m thinking it is at least worth a free oil and filter change.
 
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