Wheel Locks (Key)

OldGuy · 04-23-2011, 11:49 AM

Another thread got me to looking into whether my '09 370Z came with wheel locks and, if so, where can I find the wheel lock key. The window sticker makes no mention of wheel locks, either as an option or a standard feature and I see nothing in the trunk that would appear to be a wheel lock key. If I do have wheel locks, what would they look like (is the one lug nut on each wheel with a pattern on its head be it?) and where should I find the key? If I don't have wheel locks, I guess I have to buy them from Nissan Parts to enable them to have a registered number for my key if I lose it, etc.

Trips · 04-23-2011, 11:53 AM

If it came with wheel locks? The key is attached to the lug wrench in the back next to the jack? their should also be a card with the key # for future references if the key is lost. That how my z came.

DrEvil · 04-23-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Another thread got me to looking into whether my '09 370Z came with wheel locks and, if so, where can I find the wheel lock key. The window sticker makes no mention of wheel locks, either as an option or a standard feature and I see nothing in the trunk that would appear to be a wheel lock key. If I do have wheel locks, what would they look like (is the one lug nut on each wheel with a pattern on its head be it?) and where should I find the key? If I don't have wheel locks, I guess I have to buy them from Nissan Parts to enable them to have a registered number for my key if I lose it, etc.

Look at your lug nuts, if you have the locks there will be a pattern cut into the lug nut. The "key" should be somewhere with the lug wrench.

brado · 04-23-2011, 12:17 PM

some Z's came with wheel locks? i didnt know that

gr8-wrx · 04-23-2011, 12:29 PM

I bought mine from the Nissan dealer parts dept as they didn't come with my car. The Nissan OEM locks are made by McGard.

I've attached a pic of a lock installed on a wheel and of the wheel key.

OldGuy · 04-23-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrEvil

Look at your lug nuts, if you have the locks there will be a pattern cut into the lug nut. The "key" should be somewhere with the lug wrench.

Okay. There is one lug nut that has a pattern on its head on each of my four wheels. There is also an open plastic bag in the trunk containing 4 lug nuts without patterns on their heads. I assume that the one patterned lug nut on each wheel is the lock and the 4 plain nuts in the plastic bag in my trunk are the ones that were replaced by the ones that are locks and have been installed. I also found the McGard registration papers, envelope, etc. but so far no key attached to the lug wrench. Am I correct in assuming the dealer gave me a set of wheel locks that are now installed?
I'd better find it or I'll be in trouble if I ever have to remove one of the wheels.

BuckeyeZ · 04-23-2011, 04:10 PM

Locks don't come with the car from the factory. They are only a dealer add-on. You had better get the key, 'cause you're right.....if you need to get a wheel off.....you're screwed without it!

Trips · 04-23-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Okay. There is one lug nut that has a pattern on its head on each of my four wheels. There is also an open plastic bag in the trunk containing 4 lug nuts without patterns on their heads. I assume that the one patterned lug nut on each wheel is the lock and the 4 plain nuts in the plastic bag in my trunk are the ones that were replaced by the ones that are locks and have been installed. I also found the McGard registration papers, envelope, etc. but so far no key attached to the lug wrench. Am I correct in assuming the dealer gave me a set of wheel locks that are now installed?
I'd better find it or I'll be in trouble if I ever have to remove one of the wheels.

If you've checked the trunk and glovebox or center console and nothing? go to the dealer and ask them you need the key. They may order a key or change them out. good luck

OldGuy · 04-23-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

Locks don't come with the car from the factory. They are only a dealer add-on. You had better get the key, 'cause you're right.....if you need to get a wheel off.....you're screwed without it!

Can you tell me what it looks like so I now what the heck I'm looking for?

Trips · 04-23-2011, 04:23 PM

look at post #5

BaneGrievver · 04-23-2011, 04:31 PM

OldGuy · 04-23-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BaneGrievver

Thank you very much. I've found it. It was in the plastic bad along with the four ordinary lug nuts that each of the four wheel locks replaced. I can sleep well again.
The Forum is a great resource, especially for those of us who simply enjoy owning and driving our beautiful cars and don't know a whole lot about the mechanics of it all. But I continue to learn!

kenchan · 04-23-2011, 05:31 PM

yah, those locks are kinda tricky to find sometimes. my dealer forgot to put the stock lugs with the packaging back in the car and just put the bare key in the trunk.

so im short 5 stock lugs. and too lazy to go back to the dealer to get them back.

OldGuy · 04-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Go bother 'em. It's a good excuse to take a Z joyride!

PapoZalsa · 04-23-2011, 09:47 PM

The lug nuts for the 350Z and 370Z are different too!

So I you are thinking of getting a set make sure they are the right ones.

04-23-2011, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Wheel Locks (Key) Another thread got me to looking into whether my '09 370Z came with wheel locks and, if so, where can I find the wheel lock key. The window sticker makes no mention of wheel locks, either as an option or a standard feature and I see nothing in the trunk that would appear to be a wheel lock key. If I do have wheel locks, what would they look like (is the one lug nut on each wheel with a pattern on its head be it?) and where should I find the key? If I don't have wheel locks, I guess I have to buy them from Nissan Parts to enable them to have a registered number for my key if I lose it, etc.

04-23-2011, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	If it came with wheel locks? The key is attached to the lug wrench in the back next to the jack? their should also be a card with the key # for future references if the key is lost. That how my z came. __________________

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	look at post #5 __________________

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	The lug nuts for the 350Z and 370Z are different too! So I you are thinking of getting a set make sure they are the right ones. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, those locks are kinda tricky to find sometimes. my dealer forgot to put the stock lugs with the packaging back in the car and just put the bare key in the trunk. so im short 5 stock lugs. and too lazy to go back to the dealer to get them back.

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	Go bother 'em. It's a good excuse to take a Z joyride!