Lost my lock nut key :(

Zascar

Stupidly I think I’ve lost the little key for my lock nuts. I’m hoping I can find it but if not, what can I do exactly? Car is an Audi TT, if I go to a dealership would they have the master set of keys, and would they take them off for me? Or can I order a new one without having to get a bank loan?

sean1141

Dealers will have a set of keys. I think there is about 15 different types. They will order in a new one. If you know the type you may be able to get one on ebay

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Genuine-VW-AUDI-Locking-wheel-Bolt-Key-Number-003-14-point-spline-/161135505674?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item25846cb10a

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Genuine-VW-AUDI-Locking-wheel-Bolt-Key-Number-001-11-point-spline-/161130267022?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item25841cc18e

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Genuine-VW-AUDI-Locking-wheel-Bolt-Key-Number-008-20-point-spline-/161104135601?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item25828e05b1

Zascar

Thanks sean, how do I find out the type?

Remouad

I had to replace a lock nut bolt, coincidentally also on a TT.
went to main dealer and got it. cost about €15-20 as far as I remember.
They'll be able to tell you which one you need.

sean1141

What dose the nut look like? Is it a spline type like the ebay links?

Zascar

Yeah it looks like that pretty much. I'll find the chasis number and call MSL maybe they can tell me

the cats pajamas

post a pick of the nut, I may have what suits if you just wanna get them off

sean1141

If any friends or family drive a vw seat skoda or audi with alloys try there lock nuts to see if they are the same

Zascar

Sorry for crappy photos I'll take better ones if necessary...




Pajamas please let me know if you have something! Thanks!
If not I'll try to sort something with Audi next week

YbFocus

Because there is no Centre key, a rightly sized torx may just open it.
Worked for me before.

antodeco

Measure the size of the Nut. Get one that is a half size too small (or even the same size if it doesnt go on properly). Smack it on with a hammer. Take that extra nut off as normal. I've done this loads of times. You'll end up wrecking the lock nut, but if you've lost the key you shouldn't mind that.

the cats pajamas

i think i do have the same one gimme a pm and well can organize something

sean1141

Zascar wrote: »

Sorry for crappy photos I'll take better ones if necessary...


Pajamas please let me know if you have something! Thanks!
If not I'll try to sort something with Audi next week

I count 21 splines so this should do

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/VW-Volkswagen-Wheel-Lock-Key-Pointed-21-Spline-Style-GENUINE-OEM-BRAND-NEW-/200912252803?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec74daf83

Zascar

Thanks for that. Audi want €70 for a new set so I guess buying the above is my best bet! Hope it fits!

sean1141

Just so you know there is a 20 spline one too
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Genuine-VW-AUDI-Locking-wheel-Bolt-Key-Number-008-20-point-spline-/161104135601?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item25828e05b1
Dont blame me if its wrong!!!!

You could try german ebay (ebay.de) if you know the german for lock nut lol or else a dealer up north.

Complete set on ebay
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/GENUINE-AUDI-VW-SEAT-SKODA-A3-A4-A5-A6-LOCKING-WHEEL-NUT-NUTS-SET-BOLT-KEY-/221297241176?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item338657ec58

OREGATO

Girlfriend had to replace one on her a3, cost 54 euros inc vat from Audi North Dublin.

Different design to the TT one though, hope you get it sorted!

YbFocus

OREGATO wrote: »

Girlfriend had to replace one on her a3, cost 54 euros inc vat from Audi North Dublin.

Different design to the TT one though, hope you get it sorted!

I replaced my bmw one lately from bmw blackrock, €13!
€50+ seems ridiculous!

OREGATO

YbFocus wrote: »

I replaced my bmw one lately from bmw blackrock, €13!
€50+ seems ridiculous!

Sure is! But no real option and with a puncture, there's not much else she could have done!

the cats pajamas

buy after market lock nuts with a new key and just pull the old ones lock nuts out

elizaharry

Weld another nut to your lock nut.

zapata

the cats pajamas wrote: »

post a pick of the nut, I may have what suits if you just wanna get them off

Hi. Would you have something that would suit this? Thanks

PjK1

Shill

bazz26

I hope the OP isn't still trying to find his lock nut key 5 years later.

BTW PjK1 you never mentioned what time you guys in xxxx open. My spidey senses reckon this is a shill.