Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
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Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
Scott S |
Mar 24 2013, 06:34 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
I came out to find a flat this afternoon. No worries, grabbed a floor jack and planned to take it in for repair. I pulled all of the lugs and the wheel would not budge - I thought it was frozen to the rotor hub. Spun the wheel around and found this lock very well hidden under what looked like a stock lug! I found that there is another on the other front wheel as well. I bought the car in December and I have no key - and per the pics, they both look to have different index pins. Can someone tell me what brand these are? I am dead in the water until I can find a key (keys?). Usually I would just bang a socket on a lock, but there is no way to do that with these. I am really bummed. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!! Scott S Attached image(s) |
Cap'n Krusty |
Mar 24 2013, 11:20 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Well, here I am again. Maybe some of you aren't clear on the concept of theft prevention through the use of wheel locks. There are literally DOZENS of different pin configurations, maybe more. The hardened pins are set in aluminum keys. The improved version features a 3rd piece which attempts to hold the key snug to the lock. The "fix" was only marginally successful; the pins still sheared or popped out of the overstressed holes in the soft aluminum of either the lock or the key. If 6 pins, or even more, can't hold up under the torquing or loosening process, why would you EVER think two would? I speak from experience, a deep hole saw is going to do it, and all other attempts are simply going to complicate removal down the road. Using a punch is just going to distort the aluminum and make it even more resistant to removal.
Have fun. Most tool stores sell a nice set of hole saws in a handy dandy little cardboard box. I think you need a 9/16ths or 5/8ths cutter. The Cap'n |
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