Wheel lock info
#1
Driver
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Wheel lock info
Short story, dealer lost my wheel lock. Should be factory, is the key info in the lexus website or manual ? i'm missing manual from move so will look for it.. hoping its in a little piece of paper that I can order a new one... anyone know for sure ?
if I cant find this info, what options do I have ?
if I cant find this info, what options do I have ?
#3
Short story, dealer lost my wheel lock. Should be factory, is the key info in the lexus website or manual ? i'm missing manual from move so will look for it.. hoping its in a little piece of paper that I can order a new one... anyone know for sure ?
if I cant find this info, what options do I have ?
if I cant find this info, what options do I have ?
the problem.
They're the ones at fault, right?
John
#4
Driver
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I called they say they saw it but never touch it.. I drove up to boston for a wedding already so didn't have time anyway, for a 15 bucks replacement key, ill never use that dealer again
#5
One of my McGuard wheel lock bolts stripped -- the dealer said it wasn't uncommon. If I'd had a flat, I probably would NOT have been able to get the wheel off! So, I just took off all the locking bolts -- if they don't last, what's the use? I have swapped snow tires on and off each of the past 6 years, always at the dealer.
#6
Instructor
I had issues with my wheel lock key being worn out and wheel locks being over-torqued.
Dealer broke the wheel locks loose and replaced them with regular lug bolts, at my request.
No charge.
Ray A.
Dealer broke the wheel locks loose and replaced them with regular lug bolts, at my request.
No charge.
Ray A.
#7
One of my McGuard wheel lock bolts stripped -- the dealer said it wasn't uncommon. If I'd had a flat, I probably would NOT have been able to get the wheel off! So, I just took off all the locking bolts -- if they don't last, what's the use? I have swapped snow tires on and off each of the past 6 years, always at the dealer.
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#8
Lexus Champion
Yep. The only good thing they're for, is breaking off and causing a lot of headaches. With dealers over-torquing lug nuts, it's not uncommon. If they do break off, you can hammer-on a wrench socket and take them off that way.
#9
Went to local Toyota dealer today and bought four lug nuts to replace the worthless wheel locks. Fourteen bucks and change well spent to prevent future problems on my new ride. Probably would have cost double @ the Lexus dealer.
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