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locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 3:16 pm
by v6matt
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).
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 7:55 pm
by Deedee91
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
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 10:14 pm
by v6matt
The type with three holes in the bolt and three pins on the inside of the key.
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 10:56 pm
by johnny
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 8:15 am
by v6matt
No, that's for the disk cover that goes on the wheel itself. I'm after a key for the locking wheel nut.
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 10:12 am
by johnny
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
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 10:51 am
by andy w
Dont ebay do them
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 1:02 pm
by diggerhole
A photo of the offending bolt will help
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 1:08 pm
by johnny
There's a set on ebay that would be the same design but I wouldn't count on the key fitting your current bolts
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 1:09 pm
by johnny
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 6:01 pm
by Barraclough
Says this in the description tho..
PLEASE NOTE this set is designed as replacements, the key WILL NOT fit your current locking bolts.
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 6:28 pm
by coupe77
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
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 6:56 pm
by Deedee91
coupe77 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
Eventually these will wear though spouse not too much a prob for diyer. Better off just smashing a socket on and hoping haha. Cheaper too
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:43 pm
by johnny
Just get take a 10 mil drill bit to it and it'll pop right out [emoji38]
Re: locking wheel nut key missing
Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 6:56 pm
by Deedee91
Do people even still steal alloys?
