Locking wheel nut missing
 

Locking wheel nut gone walkies - was in the drivers cubby last time i looked but has now disappeared - how can i derive the locking nut code - from the VIN ? What are my options.

Cheers

I guess you mean the security bolt adapter/tool? Is it the original one supplied with the car or an after-market system? If the former, what you need depends on the type of security bolts fitted. MGR issued two types, the simple splined socket type (of which there are two versions, No11 & No12) and the McGard coded key and collar system. The most common ones are the first type No12. I have some photos somewhere which I'll post if you needthem.


EDIT: Managed to locate copies via another thread.
This is the first type


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...yKey_T-Cut.jpg


and the McGard type


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...ockBoltKey.jpg



TC

Cheers T-Cut - 3 alloys are on MGR 12 splines - i have found these security bolts in the spare wheel compartment - the main issue is an after market jobby on one wheel which seems to have 14 splines and is a different beast altogether.:shrug:

When you get them off Martin, throw them in the bin:getmecoat::D

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This is the beastie -anyone recognise it.

It could be anything. There are dozens of after-market security bolt designs so finding the correct key will be looking for a needle in a stack. I suspect it'll come down to the brute force methods. Tyre fitting depots oftm have a load of different keys for popular systems so a visit there might be worthwhile. They get it out one way or another.

TC

Not forgetting to replace with standards of course!

If you search online there's plenty of garages out there that can remove them without the key. I had to have one removed that way. After that I lobbed them and replaced with standard ones.

Thats already in hand :}