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Cooldude01 06-08-2019 06:55 PM

Lost wheel lock key to my car
 
hi all,
I recently found out that I lost wheel lock key to my car.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...17829bb63e.jpg

I tried to google it to see if any one sell the key lock and the majority pointed back to acura website.
I'm so feed up with this wheel lock. I won't use it anymore because it is useless anyway. If someone takes 3 lug nuts, the car is pretty much not driveable anyway.
Is anyone in the Massachusetts area willing to help? I just need to borrow the key lock for 5 minutes to remove the wheel locks and replace them with the regular wheel lug.
Thanks.





csmeance 06-08-2019 08:44 PM

Try using one of those rounded socket kits at auto stores for a stripped nut and it should take it off. OR

most wheel places have the kit to remove the nut and probably won't charge much $20 max to take all 4 off. You can hammer on a socket and try to get it off, or chisel a slot and get it off that way. Mcguard is the company that makes the lock and I doubt they can sell a replacement key with just a picture of the lock (without the lock card they won't know the pattern unless they can identify it by picture).

Get yourself a set of aftermarket locks or factory lugs and you'll be set.

Midnight Mystery 06-09-2019 12:33 AM

Either the Acura dealer lost my lock, or I never had it on the RDX...


I had my Honda dealer break off the locks and give me all matching lugs...


Ain't no one stealing OEM 18" 2007 RDX wheels anynore... :rofl:


One less thing to worry about if I get a flat too! :)

RadioActive 06-09-2019 11:15 PM

Agreed. Unless you live in the hood, your wheels are safe.

Lost mine, replaced the 4, and promptly found my key after replacing. Still, best decision I made.

I'm not sure if they came standard or were an option. All I know is the 4 originals weren't anywhere in the car. (I bought a demo with 500 miles).

Cooldude01 06-10-2019 09:17 AM

Autozone has emergency wheel lock remover, I tried it but didn't work.
The next option is TownFair tire. I'll stop by and see what they can do.

Cooldude01 06-10-2019 01:33 PM

I stop by Town Fair Tires and they have a box of master keys.
Lucky for me one of the fits so we removed all 4 key locks and install the lug nuts free of charge.
I'm throwing these wheel locks in the trash.
Thanks guys.

JG245 06-10-2019 03:40 PM

McGard helped me
 
I had a similar issue after I purchased my TL back in April. The wheel lock key was missing. I telephoned McGard and they told me to send a photo. About an hour later a rep called me back and said she was 90% sure she had the right one for my car. For $16.99 they sent a new one and it fit. You can always return it and take it to the dealer, but its worth a try. The number is (716) 662-8980. Good luck !

Cooldude01 06-12-2019 05:09 AM


Originally Posted by JG245 (Post 16437861)
I had a similar issue after I purchased my TL back in April. The wheel lock key was missing. I telephoned McGard and they told me to send a photo. About an hour later a rep called me back and said she was 90% sure she had the right one for my car. For $16.99 they sent a new one and it fit. You can always return it and take it to the dealer, but its worth a try. The number is (716) 662-8980. Good luck !

Town Fair tire has a matching key lock for me and it was free of charge but thanks...
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c0a348bce1.jpg

jim_c 07-29-2019 03:24 PM

My dealer had a master set of keys for the wheel locks. I believe there were 12 different patterns or shapes to the keys; they are not all the same.
But I agree they are unnecessary and a pain. I usually replace them standard lug nuts if I buy a used car with locks.
Just another gimmick for the most part. I see some dealers are charging $150 or so for the optional locks on a new car.


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