Lost my wheel lock key.....force them off or just buy another key???
08-11-06, 01:09 PM
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Lost my wheel lock key.....force them off or just buy another key???
So i have this long history of loosing house keys.... and now...my wheel lock keys.... thats why people need release those high tech finger print security lock **** to the public...
Anyways, is there a way to force the keyed-lugs off, or should i just go to the dealer and get another one? (kinda of in a rush to ge the rims off)
Anyways, is there a way to force the keyed-lugs off, or should i just go to the dealer and get another one? (kinda of in a rush to ge the rims off)
08-11-06, 01:47 PM
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Wheel locks??? The dealer won't have anything for you as wheel locks are not standard on any FC.
You would need to contact the wheel lock manufacture (usually McGard). A wheel lock key is normally only about $15 shipped from them, if you can figure out the code number for the lock. (sometimes the code card is in the owners manual- if you are lucky).
The other option to remove the locks. I normally get 4 cheap *** sockets from Home depot, that is just slightly smaller than the size of the lug, put a little super glue in there and pound it onto the wheel lock/lug nut, then wrench it off. Of course that means you will need a new lug nut and throw away the socket.
You would need to contact the wheel lock manufacture (usually McGard). A wheel lock key is normally only about $15 shipped from them, if you can figure out the code number for the lock. (sometimes the code card is in the owners manual- if you are lucky).
The other option to remove the locks. I normally get 4 cheap *** sockets from Home depot, that is just slightly smaller than the size of the lug, put a little super glue in there and pound it onto the wheel lock/lug nut, then wrench it off. Of course that means you will need a new lug nut and throw away the socket.
08-11-06, 01:47 PM
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well.......most body shops/mechanic's should have a lock nut removal kit. (me included:smilie
Basically consists of a series of toothed sockets you pound onto the nut, then impact them off.
However, you will need to buy new lock nuts afterwards.
This is only if you can't wait for another key from the MFR...if you still have the number from the back of the box and proof of purchase that is.
Basically consists of a series of toothed sockets you pound onto the nut, then impact them off.
However, you will need to buy new lock nuts afterwards.
This is only if you can't wait for another key from the MFR...if you still have the number from the back of the box and proof of purchase that is.
08-11-06, 02:36 PM
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Many tire shops have a selection of generic locks and they can fix you up with a plain nut to replace it.
I just got a small set of nut removers. They are like the socket version of screw extractors. A big one of those is an option.
I just got a small set of nut removers. They are like the socket version of screw extractors. A big one of those is an option.
08-11-06, 04:16 PM
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I brought a set of american and metric sockets with when my step dad couldnt find his (the dealer didnt give it to him with the trucK). I found one that almost fit and just pounded it on with a hammer, no glue no cheap sockets (though I am sure that would work also. I used craftsmen, then a screwdriver to pound out the locking lug nut.
