Wheel Nut/Lock Nut Key

[vw888]

Hi Guys,

I just picked up my mk5 r32 yesterday and realised that they lock nut key i have in the boot seems too big. I did confirm with the dealer and he says its in the boot so i checked and its there but didnt take it out and see if it fits.

The wheel nut on my car looks like this. Can someone upload a picture of the correct lock nut key so i can let the dealer know and hopefully have one replaced.


Cheers.

[Umai Naa!!]

There's a hook in there that you use to get those plastic bolt covers off. Behind one of those is the lock bolt.

[vw888]

There's a hook in there that you use to get those plastic bolt covers off. Behind one of those is the lock bolt.

Thank you. I'll take a look and advise to see how i go. I hope the hook is in the boot.

[brad]

It's in the manual. Shows you precisely what to do.

[vw888]

i just had a look, i dont have the small hook =(

[Umai Naa!!]

Looks like this:



No major drama. You could probably fashion something up out of a coat hanger if you have to.

[brad]

I have one made out of coat hanger wire. Works great

Make one for you if you want. $5 posted

[Martin]

You could really splash out and buy one of these



92112267 Holden Wheel NUT CAP Removal Tool FOR Holden HSV Commodores | eBay

[Umai Naa!!]

Only works on some Audis.

The one I posted is the correct one.

[brad]

I reckon my piece of bent coat hanger wire would be better. I've calibrated the length & I've got a Peter Brock Energy Polariser at home, so I aligned the chakras in the the wire. I've never removed wheel nut caps so quickly as with my bent coat hanger wire. ;-p

[vw888]

Thanks guys. I'll try the coat hangers and see how that goes. Shouldnt be a problem. Shouldnt be that tight to pull the plastic bolt out right?

[Umai Naa!!]

Nope. It's only a cover for the wheel bolt.

[brad]

Thanks guys. I'll try the coat hangers and see how that goes. Shouldnt be a problem. Shouldnt be that tight to pull the plastic bolt out right?

You gotta be kidding? You haven't just goe & tried it?

[Tob35]

Why try himself when there is a forum to ask....

[brad]

Why try himself when there is a forum to ask....

I could understand if people were saying "Park in a dark area of >insert dubious suburb here< and your wheels will be off in no time" but trying out a slightly bent piece od wire on a plastic wheel cap? Can't believe how risk averse this world is becoming.