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I have the Porsche 5mm spacer kit installed which came with slightly longer bolts and a "spline" type locking key which is different from the OEM Porsche key with teeth.
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Check everywhere including removal of the c4 mini-spare
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Thx @jhbrennan checked everywhere including removal of the C4 mini-spare to see if it had slipped in there somehow.
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Also, if you replace the locking bolt with a standard non-locking ones, you will not have to worry about the losing the key again.
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As suggested, just use the "socket method" and remove lockers and replace with OEM.
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1) Remove locking lug bolt and replace with OEM lug bolt; or,
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I have the Porsche 5mm spacer kit installed which came with slightly longer bolts and a "spline" type locking key which is different from the OEM Porsche key with teeth.
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Unlikely - there's a bazillion different ones. I had the same problem and ended up at the local dealership where they took out a large box of them and tried each one until we found the correct one. I quickly bought four new plain lug bolts from the service department and had them put those on instead. Unless you live in a high crime area, I wouldn't worry about it.
Thx Rick. I do have some extra bolts. Just need to get these suckers out somehow.
At great expense, I ordered in an "ABC-66" 20 splined key from UK, but it was a 24mm key for Cayenne/Touareg/Transporter Van and way too big (happy to send to anyone who wants it)!
Thx @jhbrennan checked everywhere including removal of the C4 mini-spare to see if it had slipped in there somehow. Re-shoed the car a couple months back and those techs (who say they don't have it) must have thrown it away or thrown it into one of their toolboxes. SOL on that front.
A 12 point 'standard' socket of a certain size will remove your recalcitrant wheel bolts....ask me how I know. You may need to use a hammer to get the socket on.
Thx Stever, my tech was talking about blow torches and drilling it out....I tend to agree that hammering on a disposable 12 point would be a preferable first play, once I'm committed to ruining the splines forever! I'd forgotten that these were Suncoast 5mm Spacer Kit locking nuts, maybe not original OEM product...so have messaged them to see if they can source for me. Otherwise...it's hammer time.
You mention "lug nuts" but that's a common error - you do mean lug bolts, right? If so, the dealer can:
1) Remove locking lug bolt and replace with OEM lug bolt; or,
2) Determine which of the multiple locking lug bolt keys you require and order the key for you.
Both of these options involve dealer interaction and COST.
As suggested, just use the "socket method" and remove lockers and replace with OEM.
Yes, it's a easy solution to a common problem. It will probably be an 18mm size 12 pt socket that works. This hammering on the socket "trick" actually works really well, particularly on the external teeth type of locking bolts Porsches have.
The standard length Porsche non-locking wheel bolts are not that expensive. I think about $6.
Also, if you replace the locking bolt with a standard non-locking ones, you will not have to worry about the losing the key again.
b-man
Sadly there is no "local dealer" per se where I am. Tried a bunch of "Porsche Service Centers" but none have the key set I need. I have the Porsche 5mm spacer kit installed which came with slightly longer bolts and a "spline" type locking key which is different from the OEM Porsche key with teeth. Suncoast sells the 5mm longer bolts � la carte for $9 each - I think that's the answer. Hammer and replace, or would I be okay with one slightly shorter bolt out of the five on one wheel (for now).
Trivia time:
New OEM wheel bolts appear to have been painted silver. This coating is actually a special anti-seize compound good for "first application" only.
In other words, don't apply anti-seize to threads when initially fitting new bolts.
relinuca
If you have the OE wheel locks, they are pretty simple to remove with a 11/16" (12 point) socket.
I had the same issue and posted about it here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-key-easy.html
What's the source of your info? Here's what your owner's manual says:
Apply a thin coat of Optimoly TA (aluminium
paste) on the thread and between the bolt
head and movable spherical cap ring (arrows).
The bearing surface of the spherical cap
facing the wheel must not be greased.
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.
