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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Riverbank, ca
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996 wheel locks
I had new tires put by swire tire in Ripon, ca last year..I confirmed with them that they put the wheel locks in the trunk. Now I have the car in the body shop for a damaged wheel and suspension evaluation (I hit a brick) and the wheel lock is missing.
1. are wheel locks standard on a 2002 996? 2. If they are or not, how do I get the lug nuts off? Thanks for your advice. |
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06-15-2022, 06:43 PM
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Unfortunately with many modern vehicles the only way to get the locks off without damaging them is with a master set or or getting a replacement key which would require knowing the key code from the missing key.
There are other ways shops can remove the locks but almost always it requires damaging them. -Matt |
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06-17-2022, 07:15 AM
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wheel locks
Thankyou for the response. We managed to find the lock socket rolling around in the trunk. I have less comfort in using lock because of this episode.
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06-17-2022, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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In my opinion wheel locks are a waste as they only keep honest people honest . If a pro thief wants your wheels he has the right tools to do so . Make it hard enough to steal them he takes the car .
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06-17-2022, 12:19 PM
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Location: NJ
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get a set of these. Surprised your shop doesn't have them.
https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-locking-lug-nut-removal-set-58535.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiOTI3Njk1OTciLCJza3Ui OiI1ODUzNSIsImlzIjoiMzEuOTkyIn0%3D&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17484084661&campaignid=17484084661&utm_content=142950001132&adsetid=142950001132&product=58535&store=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzLCVBhD3ARIsAPKYTcTYVwe6WKHfzFWbm1Th izAZ3lcJchS_XseEmwkPlzR-36Mf6IE-udoaAm0DEALw_wcB
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06-17-2022, 07:12 PM
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