If you have a wheel lock (wheel nut lock) on your car or truck wheel and do not have a wheel lock key, use this guide to remove the wheel lock. Show
A wheel lock is used to fasten the wheel on your vehicle, as a regular wheel nut would, but uses a part-specific key to unlock it. It is common to lose a wheel lock key. The wheel lock key can be removed manually. Before beginning, make sure your vehicle is on a flat surface and all wheels are level. Make sure to have your emergency brake (parking brake) on as well. It’s a problem we hear a lot in all our branches. Whether you can’t find your locking wheel nut key or it’s broken, worn out and no longer works it’s a common problem. What are locking wheel nuts?Locking wheel nut keys are designed to ensure your vehicle’s alloy wheels can’t be stolen. When alloy wheels first became fashionable they were very desirable and so alloy wheel theft was a common problem. Nowadays most vehicles have alloy wheels fitted as standard and so theft isn’t so much of a concern, however vehicle manufacturers do protect against it by supplying vehicles with a set of locking wheel nuts and a locking wheel nut key. Most vehicles fitted with alloy wheels have four locking wheel nuts (one for each wheel) and a matching “locking wheel nut key” to remove them. The problems we come across regularly are:
So what can we do if your locking wheel nut key can’t be found or no longer works? There are a few factors that determine how easy it is to remove wheel nuts without the locking wheel nut key, one of those being the type of locking wheel nuts fitted to your vehicle.
Click here  The different type of locking wheel nutsThere are three different types of locking wheel nuts used on vehicles: Type 1. Keyed head wheel nutsThe most common locking nuts have a keyed head to the wheel nut. The locking wheel nut key is slotted into this – on the other end of the key is a regular hexagonal end which fits into a wheel brace in order to remove the nut. Type 2. Rotating CollarThis type of wheel nut is very difficult to remove without a matching key thanks to it’s rotating collar which is designed to spin around the wheel nut. Type 3. Sheer head boltOften found on French vehicles such as Peugeots, these are used in wheels which have bolts as opposed to nuts. This type of bolt is designed to “sheer” off (hence the name!) if any tool other than the matching key is used in an attempt to remove it. Where can I find my locking wheel nut key?If your vehicle is new and you haven’t needed to remove the wheels yet then your locking wheel nut key is likely to be where the manufacturer stored it. Common places are:
Many locking wheel nut keys are stored in a small plastic box with spare wheel nuts; however some are supplied on their own in a small plastic bag. If you can’t find your locking wheel nut key try to remember last time one of the wheels had to be removed. If you’ve had your vehicle serviced or had components such a brakes replaced the technician will have needed to remove the wheels. It’s always worthwhile ensuring you know where a garage has left it for you before you leave as it could save you a headache looking for it next time. If you’ve lost your locking wheel nut key.So you’ve looking everywhere but can’t find your locking wheel nut key! If it really is missing then you have the following options. Option 1. Purchase a new keyThis is sometimes the easiest option although it can sometimes be expensive. However if you’d like to use the original locking wheel nut set you’ll need to buy a new locking wheel nut key. Each key comes with a code so you can order a replacement from the vehicle manufacturer. The only place to find this code is on the locking wheel nut storage box or plastic storage bag – which is a problem if that’s missing too! Option 2. Locking wheel nut removal & replacementMany customers who have lost their locking wheel nut keys opt to have them removed by our technicians and replaced with a universal locking wheel nut set. These sets will still secure your alloy wheels but are designed to fit a range of vehicles to avoid you having to purchase from the vehicle manufacturer. This option is often less expensive than a replacement key. Removing locking wheel nuts without a keyOur technicians use a special tool to remove the locking wheel nuts without the matching key. This method is successful on most vehicles however it does depend on factors such as wheel design and whether the wheel nuts have been overtightened prior to removal. In most cases though, our technicians can safely remove the wheel nuts. If you need some help or advice on removing wheels without a locking wheel nut key please contact your local branch or call our team on 0345 2997 955. Can you get a replacement wheel lock key?Purchase a new key. This is sometimes the easiest option although it can sometimes be expensive. However if you'd like to use the original locking wheel nut set you'll need to buy a new locking wheel nut key. Each key comes with a code so you can order a replacement from the vehicle manufacturer.
What do you do if you lose your wheel lock key?Can you replace a lost wheel lock key? If you have the code to your key, a dealer or manufacturer can replace the key. Additionally, if you know the brand, make, or model of your wheel lock, you can often order a replacement key online. Otherwise, you will have to pay to have your wheel lock removed by a professional.
Where is the wheel lock key on a Mazda 3?Locking Lug Nuts
The key is stored in the glove compartment, center console storage, storage box, or trunk. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the registration card and mailing it in using the accompanying envelope.
Where is wheel lock key in Mazda?This key is stored in the glove compartment. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
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