Lock nut adapter missing from used car, where can I get one?

Petyr Baelish · 12-12-2018 01:39PM #1

Hey I recently bought a used Jetta but it didn't come with the adapter to for the lock nut.

Any ideas where I could pick one up?

Alanstrainor · 12-12-2018 01:59PM

Do you have a picture of the lock nuts? Depending on the type it might be possible to remove them with a normal socket that's just a fraction smaller. As for where to find replacement keys, it depends on the nut again. Is it an OEM VW lock nut? If so a dealer would be able to help, if it's 3rd party it might be harder.

Petyr Baelish · 12-12-2018 02:35PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Do you have a picture of the lock nuts? Depending on the type it might be possible to remove them with a normal socket that's just a fraction smaller. As for where to find replacement keys, it depends on the nut again. Is it an OEM VW lock nut? If so a dealer would be able to help, if it's 3rd party it might be harder.

Thanks Alan. Here is a link to a photo, hopefully you can make it out.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zetQrsZ8ezTH87JaA

joujoujou · 12-12-2018 03:41PM

Looks OEM.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=91541.0 (that's regarding 15 splines and you have 16, but they used even more combinations AFAIK).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292852589264 - the best would be to contact them with a photo.

SmartinMartin · 12-12-2018 03:48PM

https://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Vw+lock+nut+key+16+spline&_sacat=0

Alternatively call in to a motor factors.

grogi · 12-12-2018 03:56PM

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

Hey I recently bought a used Jetta but it didn't come with the adapter to for the lock nut.

Any ideas where I could pick one up?

Get it to the dealer - they can find a suitable adapter from their master set and replace with regular nut.

zilog_jones · 12-12-2018 04:56PM

Yeah, I'd be inclined to get rid of the lock nuts rather than buying a key. I can't imagine there's much value in those wheels at this stage.

jimbis · 12-12-2018 10:21PM

Anyone handy enough should be able to get them off with either reverse sockets or banging a slightly smaller socket over it. Might be a cheaper option if your planning on binning them.

Kenny Logins · 12-12-2018 10:24PM

Count the splines and get one on eBay for about a fiver.

Kevin Finnerty · 12-12-2018 11:04PM

I'm sure there was something like that n my OH Honda when she got it first. Mechanic pared down a cold chisel got them off. Mangled but off.

stedeb · 15-12-2018 11:49PM

Sorry to highjack. Bought a passat with missing removal tool but my wheel nuts only have 9 splines. any idea where to get it
thanks
stephen

Kenny Logins · 15-12-2018 11:54PM

stedeb wrote: »

Sorry to highjack. Bought a passat with missing removal tool but my wheel nuts only have 9 splines. any idea where to get it
thanks
stephen

eBay

stedeb · 16-12-2018 12:04AM

i have searched ebay and there is an ABC set and it starts at 10 splines nothing with 9 splines. any ideas?

Kenny Logins · 16-12-2018 12:05AM

stedeb wrote: »

i have searched ebay and there is an ABC set and it starts at 10 splines nothing with 9 splines. any ideas?

Try "VAG 54/9" - is this the right one?

stedeb · 16-12-2018 12:32AM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Try "VAG 54/9" - is this the right one?

vag 54/9 has flat teeth my car has star shape or pointed teeth.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ExbTHArsXJhGNVVd9

CianRyan · 16-12-2018 03:45AM

That’s just a cover bud, pop off the plastic and see what’s behind it.

stedeb · 16-12-2018 11:58AM

CianRyan wrote: »

That’s just a cover bud, pop off the plastic and see what’s behind it.

thanks Bud plastic caps they are.

CianRyan · 16-12-2018 01:03PM

No worries, we all start somewhere.

Lock nut adapter missing from used car, where can I get one?

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