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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: darkangel51n on 19 June 2012, 21:45:17

Title: wheel locking key
Post by: darkangel51n on 19 June 2012, 21:45:17
Not really sure if this is the right place for this but, my locking key for my alloy wheels on my mig has vanished, having asked vauxhall if i can buy a new one they say no unless i have the key code card. iv never heard of this having took the car to them and logbook. the bolt head is circular with 3 holes in it. the other option is to pay to have them all removed and replaced. is this right what vauxhall are saying, becouse im sure vauxhall supplied one before on another omega i had with out asking for a key code card. on the other hand any one in east london i could meet up with who may have a simular locking wheel key. :y
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: Agemo on 19 June 2012, 22:17:41
You may get lucky & find one that fits, failing that you could try hammering a socket onto it, but it all depends on how tight they are done up. Most tyre fitters now have the gear to undo all types of locking studs.
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: freecall666 on 19 June 2012, 22:26:24
try looking in the side parts in the boot, have a good feel round.
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 19 June 2012, 22:28:16
and under the rear seat - there is always some money under there  ::)
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: Webby the Bear on 19 June 2012, 22:33:57
Yeah check all of those cubby holes in the boot.
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: jimac on 20 June 2012, 09:40:31
I lost the key for mine (well, the one that was actually provided with the car when I bought was the wrong one!) so I tried these people:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320926837322 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320926837322)

You send them a photo of the wheel nut and they match with the correct key.  It'll cost you £30, but save a lot of hassle getting wheels off.

Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 20 June 2012, 21:04:46
ebay seems to have different keys for alloys -i managed to get replacement cheaply although it is a bit hit and miss juding the correct one ----     worth a look though.
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: Seth on 20 June 2012, 21:18:41
If it's the 3-slotted bolt that secures the wheel bolt centre-cover:

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMG_0466.JPG)

Put a smallish cold chisel/blunt punch etc into one of the slots, and give it a sharp clout anti-clockwise with a hammer.
Once it moves, wind it out, and replace with an 8mm x 1cm stainless steel Allen bolt. Local engineering suppliers should be able to flog you four of 'em for around a fiver.

Just keep an 8mm Allen key handy thereafter! :y
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: Agemo on 20 June 2012, 23:26:17
Byron, I think it's the actual locking stud itself, it has 3 holes, the key has 3 prongs spaced randomly. I have a set with one prong snapped off!
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 June 2012, 08:49:59
Try your local dealers - you might find one of the techs will help you out for a six-pack. I did when the locking key for my old Skoda mysteriously disappeared the day after I got new tyres fitted...

 I grant you, I had to trail round all the local VAG dealers (stop sniggering at the back) - the Seat one, for example, wanted to charge me £180 to remove the four and fit new ones...
Title: Re: wheel locking key
Post by: flyer 0712 on 21 June 2012, 19:37:28
You can by the actual socket for the removal of the locking nuts for around £15/£20....but you would need an air gun to get the grunt to do it....J.and.S products in norwich that have van sales around definately do them as do snap on but at a greater price. i think that franklin tools also do them.. :y