wheel lock FAIL help.

El Gato Liso · 02-20-2011, 07:04 PM

my lock key shattered....literally.

i cannot get my summer tire off! i have misplaced the packaging the wheel lock bolts came in...so i have no idea what the code is.

is there any way i can have the lock key replace without the code?

my locks are OEM bought from maranello.

thanks..........*mad stress.*

MarkD · 02-20-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by El Gato Liso

my lock key shattered....literally.

i cannot get my summer tire off! i have misplaced the packaging the wheel lock bolts came in...so i have no idea what the code is.

is there any way i can have the lock key replace without the code?

my locks are OEM bought from maranello.

thanks..........*mad stress.*

Some garages have all or almost all the BMW wheel locks. Call one and ask. For example, Autotrend has many of them. Just have a garage remove your wheel locks and replace with another set.

Blackedout95 · 02-20-2011, 09:41 PM

Torch.

Eurostyle · 02-20-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackedout95

Torch.

Much better/easyer/cheaper ways!!!

doogee · 02-20-2011, 11:37 PM

You could just get one of those fancy sockets for removing them.

Or if you look on the inside of the lock lug, it should have the number there too.

Eurostyle · 02-21-2011, 12:15 AM

The # is only visible from inside, at the end of the bolt...it would be too easy otherwise! lol

doogee · 02-21-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurostyle

The # is only visible from inside, at the end of the bolt...it would be too easy otherwise! lol

I've seen quite a few that are on the inside. Where the teeth are. I guess not all of them are like that.

Coupedup · 02-21-2011, 10:05 AM

I have a special "Snapon" socket kit specifically for removing wheellocks. I have zero idea how to use it but if you want to take a stab or know somebody who knows how to use it I'm more than happy to lend it to you...

I'm in Milton......

Bullet Ride · 02-21-2011, 10:22 AM

Assuming the lug nut is still good and all you need is a new key, just go to the dealership with your car and get one of the parts guys (Mike at Maranello first guy that comes to mind) to come out with a lock set and figure out which one you need. That's what I did when I lost my key. The guy even let me use it so I could swap out the locks for regular lugs until I got new keys.

E36is · 02-21-2011, 11:31 AM

a friend had this happen to him awhile back but only had one more lock to get off before the lock shattered on him. what we did was get a multi-tooth socket that was just a tad smaller than the lock nut/lug. We than heated/torched the socket until it was glowing red to expand it a bit, then we shoved that onto the lug waited until it cooled off, no water just normal air cool as you dont want the socket to become brittle. then used a ratchet to take off the lock nut/lug. worked like a charm. may not be the solution your looking for as you need to get all four off but sockets are cheap.

El Gato Liso · 02-21-2011, 11:34 AM

ill check the dealer tomorrow.

and heres the key....lol

Axxe · 02-24-2011, 08:00 PM

Didn't apply enough force inwards. Those locks are very sensitive to that.

BmW1819 · 03-31-2011, 09:32 PM

yea wheel locks are garbage i have a snap on tool that takes them off with no hesitation if someone wants your wheels there gonna get them

propr'one · 03-31-2011, 09:38 PM

Canadian tire used to sell a tool that removed them, it had like 100 lead shafts that would slide in around the locked nut and remove it.

Maranello removed mine for free for me when i bought another set, might be worth asking.