Lost Lug Lock Key need assistance :)

Carbon_z · 03-20-2012, 08:46 PM

First off, I know I didnt lose it since Ive never used it. The place that changed my rear tires stated they havent seen it but they were the last place to use it. ANYWAYS..... My new rims are coming in and I am attempting to remove the stockies but Key for the Lock Lug is MISSING. Whats the best way to remove this? I can not drive the car to a wheel shop so I need to buy somethign that will remove it.

Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also I will not be reusing them so damaging them isnt a concern. I just dont want to use a saw or etc to remove it

sparky · 03-20-2012, 09:17 PM

This happened to me and I just found a 12 point socket that just fit over it by hammering it on and then turned it with a ratchet. If the socket is too big to fit inside the nut well you will have to grind the outside of the socket.

It was actually unsettling how quickly it worked.

daisuke149 · 03-20-2012, 09:40 PM

most wheel shops will have te key.. theres only so many diff types that are used. a dealership should have each key also.

Carbon_z · 03-20-2012, 09:48 PM

so would I be able to purchase the key? thats really what im looking to get. Like I said bro, cant drive it until new wheels installed.

daisuke149 · 03-20-2012, 09:50 PM

well you can buy a key or just have them remove it and never use it again

cossie1600 · 03-20-2012, 10:04 PM

I believe you just need a smaller socket of some sort

Ridgerunner · 03-20-2012, 10:48 PM

I got my Z used with 9k on it and no key for the wheel locks in it. The Nissan dealer here had a set of masters for the stock wheel lock (Magard) and had them off in minutes. Might check with Nissan Dealer instead of drilling and stripping them.

cheshirecat · 03-21-2012, 10:46 AM

There are 12 different wheel locks for the OEM nissan lock. Take it to a dealership and have them replace the lock with a normal lug. They have the entire master set.

TonySlimfast · 03-21-2012, 02:51 PM

happened to me about a month ago, I dug through my car and found a sheet with the lug key manufacturer (McGaurd) came with info and contact #. Ordered me a new lug key for 15 bucks and came home in 3-4 days. Also called nissan, they were trying to sell me a new set for 40 bucks, but they do have the master key so you can take them off momentarily

Carbon_z · 03-27-2012, 02:13 PM

thanks for all the helpful info. Like i said in the beginning, I can not drive vehicle to take to the dealer but I appreciate all the recommandations

haha. Im going to call MacGuard and try TonySlimFast's approach, which is what I was hoping to hear. Thanks again guys.

shadoquad · 03-27-2012, 02:54 PM

Could also try putting a Coca Cola sticker on it.

bullitt5897 · 03-27-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Could also try putting a Coca Cola sticker on it.

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sig11 · 03-29-2012, 08:56 AM

Probably a little (lot) late but what you need is something like this:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
You hammer the appropriate sized socket onto the lug and it will take it right off. Hardest part is getting the lock out of the socket!

03-20-2012, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	Lost Lug Lock Key need assistance :) First off, I know I didnt lose it since Ive never used it. The place that changed my rear tires stated they havent seen it but they were the last place to use it. ANYWAYS..... My new rims are coming in and I am attempting to remove the stockies but Key for the Lock Lug is MISSING. Whats the best way to remove this? I can not drive the car to a wheel shop so I need to buy somethign that will remove it. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also I will not be reusing them so damaging them isnt a concern. I just dont want to use a saw or etc to remove it __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

03-20-2012, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	so would I be able to purchase the key? thats really what im looking to get. Like I said bro, cant drive it until new wheels installed. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

03-27-2012, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	thanks for all the helpful info. Like i said in the beginning, I can not drive vehicle to take to the dealer but I appreciate all the recommandations haha. Im going to call MacGuard and try TonySlimFast's approach, which is what I was hoping to hear. Thanks again guys. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

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03-20-2012, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	This happened to me and I just found a 12 point socket that just fit over it by hammering it on and then turned it with a ratchet. If the socket is too big to fit inside the nut well you will have to grind the outside of the socket. It was actually unsettling how quickly it worked.

03-20-2012, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	most wheel shops will have te key.. theres only so many diff types that are used. a dealership should have each key also.

03-20-2012, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	well you can buy a key or just have them remove it and never use it again

03-20-2012, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I believe you just need a smaller socket of some sort

03-20-2012, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 15	I got my Z used with 9k on it and no key for the wheel locks in it. The Nissan dealer here had a set of masters for the stock wheel lock (Magard) and had them off in minutes. Might check with Nissan Dealer instead of drilling and stripping them.

03-21-2012, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	There are 12 different wheel locks for the OEM nissan lock. Take it to a dealership and have them replace the lock with a normal lug. They have the entire master set.

03-21-2012, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
TonySlimfast Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Nawlins' Posts: 158 Drives: 10' 370z black vert Rep Power: 14	happened to me about a month ago, I dug through my car and found a sheet with the lug key manufacturer (McGaurd) came with info and contact #. Ordered me a new lug key for 15 bucks and came home in 3-4 days. Also called nissan, they were trying to sell me a new set for 40 bucks, but they do have the master key so you can take them off momentarily

03-27-2012, 02:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Could also try putting a Coca Cola sticker on it.

03-29-2012, 08:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Probably a little (lot) late but what you need is something like this: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more You hammer the appropriate sized socket onto the lug and it will take it right off. Hardest part is getting the lock out of the socket!