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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 03:18 PM
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OK, I know some of you will not believe me but somehow I lost the keys to my S2K wheel locks. They were installed by the dealer (one of his markup items for extra profit). The dealer does not have a record of the key numbers nor do I. So, can anyone tell me how to remove them without damaging my wheels?

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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 03:48 PM
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Take it to the dealer. Let them do it.
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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 04:09 PM
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...are you in my garage????!!!!
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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 04:30 PM
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I second KenS2K - the dealer has a master key for wheel locks
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Old Feb 21, 2001 | 05:02 PM
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I'm sure the wheel locks installed on your car were procured as a set from regular accessories stocked by the parts department. I wouldn't expect the dealer to have spare keys or know the key number. You could either contact the lock manufacturer (get the address from another package) or simply try a regular locksmith service.
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 03:30 AM
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I second KenS2K - the dealer has a master key for wheel locks
Yeah, master key is a 12 pt. socket that almost fits over the lock. Make the almost fit, fit with a hammer, and there's your (their) master key.
Enjoy, and use a socket with a life time warranty because there's a good chance you'll crack it.
I've been forced to do this before, can you tell?
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 03:58 AM
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Originally posted by RT
Originally posted by rocketman
I second KenS2K - the dealer has a master key for wheel locks
Yeah, master key is a 12 pt. socket that almost fits over the lock. Make the almost fit, fit with a hammer, and there's your (their) master key.
Yup, thats exactly what the theives use, but the smart ones use heavy sockets designed for air tools.. harder to crack. BTW, this is why the protruding wheel locks are the least secure (besides being very heavy).
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 05:50 AM
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>I'm sure the wheel locks installed on your car were >procured as a set from regular accessories stocked by the >parts department. I wouldn't expect the dealer to have >spare keys or know the key number. You could either >contact the lock manufacturer (get the address from >another package) or simply try a regular locksmith >service.

My dealer, Honda Carland in Alpharetta GA, claims to not have a "master" key or any record of the key number for my wheel locks. They offered to remove the lock at great expense.
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 06:34 AM
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Get out that socket and hammer, I mean HAMMER it on. That's what I had to do when I bought a used car and the a*****e that I bought it from gave me the wrong key to the locks. By the way, I never will use a wheel lock again. Can't see much protection when they can be removed like this.
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Old Feb 22, 2001 | 06:57 AM
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Your dealer has a master set of keys. I am 100% sure because last week when my car was in the shop, I saw the black box that said "Honda Wheel Lock Master Keys."

No hammer, no nothing. If they are trying to charge you a lot of cash, it's 'cause they're taking you for a ride.

I've seen them, they do exist. (Very X-Files sounding).
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