lost locking wheel nut

[desgreen]

I have lost the little nut which takes off the locking wheel nut off my wheels!!! I have Audi S3 alloys on now, any ideas of how I can fix this problem?? Having a crap day as well!!!

[bstardchild]

I have lost the little nut which takes off the locking wheel nut off my wheels!!! I have Audi S3 alloys on now, any ideas of how I can fix this problem?? Having a crap day as well!!!

OMG - that's not good news

Are they the pin type or spline type

Did you not keep the slip of card with the Key code on it so you can order a new one?

I always keep the spare bolts in the original packaging for wheel bolts and the key code key in that - learnt the hard way you see!!!!

Pin type you can sometimes get away with a one size fits all socket (the ones with lots of spung loaded steel rods that allow the socket to grip even a horribly mullered nut

Spline type - never found any way of getting one of them out without teh proper key except the time honoured method - Electric drill and mega sharp bits

Good luck

[Nelson_Wilbury]

Your dealer will keep a master set. They will be able to order a replacement key for you (about £12.00).

[desgreen]

I really duuno, Kwik fit says they could have tried using the method you said but its the wrong nut so they need the exact one. Where can I get one from???? I dont have any info on this locking wheel nut and to be honest never knew they were on!!

[desgreen]

Hi Nelson

Do I go to a VW dealer or Audi dealer?? The wheels are S3.

[pettsy]

i'd say a vw dealer as i guess the vw bolts will have been used