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YOUR RESEARCHBroke the Wheel Lock Key
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Use 12 point socket
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On my Lexus I used a 12 point socket that i hammered on the wheel lock.
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The two 'recommended' ones that I have found are either multi splines or have six inner teeth that are not equally spaced.
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Long story short, if the socket method still doesn't work for you (try another socket that better matches the pattern on your key), then it might be worth a drive-by to your local tires shops to see if they might have one lying around that you can use (or buy).
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Long story short, if the socket method still doesn't work for you (try another socket that better matches the pattern on your key), then it might be worth a drive-by to your local tires shops to see if they might have one lying around that you can use (or buy).
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Couldn't find the key and went to a local tire shop who had a beat up used one that worked and the he agreed to sell to me.
Hi all
I have a 1999 996 and while removing the tires, I broke the tool for the locking lug bolt.
I looked through eBay and the Pelican listings, but cannot find a matching lug nut tool.
As shown in the pics, my tool has six inner teeth that are spaced equally around the circumference. The two 'recommended' ones that I have found are either multi splines or have six inner teeth that are not equally spaced.
Any thoughts, outside of the dealer, as to where I could go to find a replacement tool? Only other option is to swap out locking bolts for non-locking.
I spent time today trying to force the bolt off by hammering a socket on to it. No luck. Without the tool I am likely going to be drilling out the bolt. Happily it won't be the first time!! (arrrrgh)
Thanks in Advance
jb
John B
Nova Scotia, Canada
your owners / service manual might have the number written in by hand
it may also be scrawled on the under hood sticker as WL XX
get rid of those things
Thanks for the replies and the ideas. More checks for me to do.
Nearest dealer is 3 hours away so looking at it as the second last option. Drilling out is likely less time consuming.
jb
Had some aftermarket wheel locks on my 996 when I bought it. Couldn't find the key and went to a local tire shop who had a beat up used one that worked and the he agreed to sell to me.
Promptly removed the keys and replaced them w/lug nuts.
Later found the same key online that I bought and then later found the "original" key buried in the frunk of the car. LOL!
So, I ended up w/3 keys for wheel locks that I no longer use. Didn't throw away the locks (that goes against my nature) but I have no plans to sell them or use them again.
Long story short, if the socket method still doesn't work for you (try another socket that better matches the pattern on your key), then it might be worth a drive-by to your local tires shops to see if they might have one lying around that you can use (or buy).
Good luck!
Have tried the socket method and I can't get a good enough bite. Will try again with a smaller diameter socket.
As for drilling, last time I did it, it was a series of metal drill bits on my drill. Starting from a small size and working my way up through the sizes I eventually got the whole thing removed. It took about 90 minutes from start to finish.
I have lots of old sockets so will try them first.
And will also try and contact the dealer for a replacement before doing much more.
Thanks again
jb
