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(Message started by: bigmumf on Apr 11^th, 2009, 5:35pm)

Title: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by bigmumf on Apr 11^th, 2009, 5:35pm

Lost the key somehow, I'm not sure if they're all the same?

Has anyone got one, or offer advice other than the local Ford people who wanted 60 quid!

If someone has one, and an e-mail address, I'll PayPal the money!!!!! ;D

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 11^th, 2009, 7:42pm

hi there

is it the outer plate key (16" wheels) or the one that's a wheel nut?

the outer one can be taken off with a pair of pointed pliers.

the wheel nut can be removed by most of the tyre places.

hth

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by bigmumf on Apr 11^th, 2009, 11:06pm

I need to get the wheel off, as the hub has gone, so I was hoping not to have to take it to a garage, as I'll have to work on her at some point!!

The only kits available seem to be around the 40 quid mark, which seems daft as I only need the key!

Ideas?

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by Snoopy on Apr 12^th, 2009, 7:30am

If you examine the locking wheel nut VERY carefully you might still be able to find the ID letter stamped on it.... If so go to any GOOD FMD and they should be able to supply a new wheel nut key.

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by Simmo on Apr 12^th, 2009, 8:13am

The other way, if it does not have a 'shield' on it is to hammer an old socket over it and try that.

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by bigmumf on Apr 12^th, 2009, 9:34am

Cheers peeps, I shall be attacking >:( it later today!!!

Title: Re: Locking Wheel Nut Key
Post by Highlander on Apr 12^th, 2009, 12:49pm

on 04/12/09 at 08:13:19, Simmo wrote:

The other way, if it does not have a 'shield' on it is to hammer an old socket over it and try that.

You can "remove" the shield with a good chisel ;)