locking wheel nut key missing
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locking wheel nut key missing
Has anyone got one of the old corsa 3 pin type locking wheel nut keys? When I got my 1.4 sport the other week it didn't come with the key, and he never had to remove the wheels so doesn't know where it is. I've tyred banging a socket over the nut with no joy ( need 16.5mm).
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Do you mean the t shapes key that locks the centre caps on? Can be bought on eBay I got one for pennies. Can also get it off with a punch and a hammer and just spin it out but you have to be very very careful not to damage the paint
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
The type with three holes in the bolt and three pins on the inside of the key.
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
No, that's for the disk cover that goes on the wheel itself. I'm after a key for the locking wheel nut.
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
The original vauxhall lock nut key locked like this
So I'm assuming there aftermarket which means you'll need to get it to a tyre shop to get them removed
replacement keys can only be got for oem lock nuts as far as I'm aware
So I'm assuming there aftermarket which means you'll need to get it to a tyre shop to get them removed
replacement keys can only be got for oem lock nuts as far as I'm aware
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
A photo of the offending bolt will help
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
There's a set on ebay that would be the same design but I wouldn't count on the key fitting your current bolts
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Says this in the description tho..
PLEASE NOTE this set is designed as replacements, the key WILL NOT fit your current locking bolts.
PLEASE NOTE this set is designed as replacements, the key WILL NOT fit your current locking bolts.
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
You can buy a kit they are around £90 that
Will get the bolt out
You can buy cheaper ones or try banging a socket over it
Will get the bolt out
You can buy cheaper ones or try banging a socket over it
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeacotts-motors/611022572351820
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Eventually these will wear though spouse not too much a prob for diyer. Better off just smashing a socket on and hoping haha. Cheaper toocoupe77 wrote:You can buy a kit they are around £90 that
Will get the bolt out
You can buy cheaper ones or try banging a socket over it
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Just get take a 10 mil drill bit to it and it'll pop right out [emoji38]
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway
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Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Do people even still steal alloys?