take off after lug nut without key?
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Originally Posted by phillys2k,Nov 18 2008, 09:17 AM
Long story short tire blew out on me!!!! trying to find my wheel lock key but i cant find it...... is there any way i can take it off?
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3 options:
1. Order a new key from the manufacturer. Honda can't do this for you because they don't have a clue. In order to get the new key you will have to have the security card that came with the key set. If you are lucky, you or the previous owner will have stuck it down in the owner's manual or in the original box somewhere. The manufacturer of the Honda keys is McGard. www.mcgard.com
2. Take the car to Honda and they have a master set to take off Honda locks. I know your tire is blown, and I know that sucks.
This option requires a trailer.
3. There are kits available on the internet to remove key locks. They are basically methods of either getting a strong exterior grip on the lock and loosening like vice grips...or they are a method of destroying the lock.
I'd love to tell you there's a quick fix, but there's really not. Sorry.
1. Order a new key from the manufacturer. Honda can't do this for you because they don't have a clue. In order to get the new key you will have to have the security card that came with the key set. If you are lucky, you or the previous owner will have stuck it down in the owner's manual or in the original box somewhere. The manufacturer of the Honda keys is McGard. www.mcgard.com
2. Take the car to Honda and they have a master set to take off Honda locks. I know your tire is blown, and I know that sucks.
This option requires a trailer.3. There are kits available on the internet to remove key locks. They are basically methods of either getting a strong exterior grip on the lock and loosening like vice grips...or they are a method of destroying the lock.
I'd love to tell you there's a quick fix, but there's really not. Sorry.
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Oh...and the card will look like this:
Mine looked like the first of these. The company needs those digits at the bottom to determine what lock to send you. They are very cheap, you can get 2 shipped to you for <$30
Mine looked like the first of these. The company needs those digits at the bottom to determine what lock to send you. They are very cheap, you can get 2 shipped to you for <$30
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Snap-on-Blue-Point-Whe...A1%7C240%3A1318
I don't know a whole lot about these, but I've heard they work.
I don't know a whole lot about these, but I've heard they work.
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Discount Tire has done this twice for me (with the universal removal kit). Once for a 12 pack of Mountain Dew, and once for 12 pack of beer. They were even able to get a locking nut off that was fully recessed (dealer indicated they would need to use a cutting torch and would destroy the rims....LOL!)