Lost my locknut bit

[dimi]

I have no idea where to start on this. I bought the car with the special locknuts that had a special bit that came with them for removal. I have no idea what brand it is, and I can't take my wheels off until I do find a replacement. I can take a picture and try to find one that matches well enough. Any ideas? :banghead:

[roopi]

If you take the car to a tire shop they can usually take them off in a few seconds. If you need to do this at home go to an autoparts store and they have a tool you can buy to take this off. I can't remember the name of this but I had to buy one last year when one of my locking nuts broke.

[hedge]

I just went through this as well. I ended up buying a slightly larger cheap 12 point socket from princess auto (buy a couple in case you break it). I then pounded the socket on and was able to get it off.

Then you can either replace with a regular lug nut or buy another package of the locking ones that comes with the key.

[kaput]

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[403ep3]

I believe I have the OEM locknut and I lost my key. Can a dealership make me a new one? If so, how much?

[szw]

Originally posted by 403ep3
I believe I have the OEM locknut and I lost my key. Can a dealership make me a new one? If so, how much?

Your dealership won't make it, but they would be able to order one in for you. They also probably have a master key that they will use for you (and charge you an hour of work for probably).

How many new cars come with lock nuts now? I am seeing them on a lot of cars with just regular wheels. I have a feeling dealerships make more off people coming in to get them taken off after losing the key than it costs them to put them on all the cars.

[gretz]

worst case - get some putty and make a mold of the pattern, i can machine one from there

[Xtrema]

My dealer has the combo # of the locknut on record. They were able to order a new one for me last time I lost one.

[titanzik]

I got some lock key removal sockets from Princess Auto in Edmonton for $7.99!

I went to NAPA first and they wanted $45!!

Anyways just thought I would post this to help out the community...:)

[titanzik]

Originally posted by titanzik
I got some lock key removal sockets from Princess Auto in Edmonton for $7.99!

I went to NAPA first and they wanted $45!!

Anyways just thought I would post this to help out the community...:)

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Do you own a Sawzall? ;)

[Jay911]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Do you own a Sawzall? ;)

Damn, got here too late. :rofl:

[89s1]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Do you own a Sawzall? ;)

:rofl: :rofl:

[Kloubek]

I just had Honda break off the locking lugs off my Civic. Charged me for an hour's work - but included replacement lugs.

[Drsuce]

if it's a honda lock, i (honda dealership) have a master set.... a new key will run you $35!

pm me or give me a shout at airdrie honda!

[barmanjay]

I had the same problem earlier on this year,.. lost key

I went to Urban expressions (sponor on here) and he fixed me up with a key for $10 :D

me=happy

[911sc]

I second going to visit bob at Urban Expressions, I am sure he will have something that helps, at least he did for me.