Missing lug nut key
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Missing lug nut key
I went to rotate my tires today and found that my lug nut key has gone missing. Last time I know I had it was to do the front brakes a few months back. I have a feeling the key somehow made it's way in to the old box with the old rotors.
Anyone know if I can order a replacement?
Anyone know if I can order a replacement?
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oo7spy (12-02-2015)
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Assuming the wheel lock key is/was an OEM one, your local Acura dealer can remove them as they have a master set. I think I read there are only 10 or so different keys. If you play your cards right, they might even give you the correct key. Otherwise a brand new set can be had for relatively short money. My biggest concern would be getting a flat out on the road and not being able to change the tire. You can review this thread as well - https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...ptions-849061/
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oo7spy (12-02-2015)
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Hope you find it, getting it off will take many hours of frustration and you'll likely damage the stud. Never again will I put wheel locks on. I had them on my sequoia, I put a gun on it to get it off and it stripped. Took it to dealer and took them 4 hrs to get it off and I needed a new stud. You'll likely need an air chisel to get it off.
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When I bought my TL, I forgot to check for the lug nut key! I went to Acura and bought one, but then they somehow gave me the wrong one! What a pain...had to go back again.
My advice is to check the lug nut key to see if it fits before you leave the dealer!
My advice is to check the lug nut key to see if it fits before you leave the dealer!
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Hope you find it, getting it off will take many hours of frustration and you'll likely damage the stud. Never again will I put wheel locks on. I had them on my sequoia, I put a gun on it to get it off and it stripped. Took it to dealer and took them 4 hrs to get it off and I needed a new stud. You'll likely need an air chisel to get it off.
For the OP, sounds like he has 4 wheel locks to get off so I still say hit the local Acura dealer. And as I understand it - Honda wheel locks are different than Acura ones, at least in terms of the lock designs and master key sets.
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