Missing Wheel Lock key
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Since the key pattern on the lug nuts is openly visible, shouldn't it be possible to simply send the picture of the key pattern to the lug nut maker so that they can identify what proper lug nut unlocking key you need? Yeah, you may have to jump through some hoops to prove that you are the legitimate owner of the car.
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Just to give an update I went to the dealership and they looked in the trunk and in the drawer compartment and did not find the key. Since this is a used card I bought from fleet rental I was not aware that wheels have locks also. Lesson learnt and maybe a consideration for anyone buying a used car to make sure they get the wheel lock key for Audi A4 since it seems standard in newer cars.
I also went to a local mechanic specializing in German cars and he said it would be best to go to dealer as they also don't have it and can remove it but with the technique shown in the video.
I also went to a junkyard and they do not have these as well as it seems they remove the keys so no one can steal rims and tires.
I also went to a local mechanic specializing in German cars and he said it would be best to go to dealer as they also don't have it and can remove it but with the technique shown in the video.
I also went to a junkyard and they do not have these as well as it seems they remove the keys so no one can steal rims and tires.
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As stated above, the dealers have a master key. Have them remove the locking nuts (probably 1 per wheel) and replace them with non-locking nuts. Should be cheap.
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Audi sells a set of locks c/w key for about $40CDN. The dealer ruined 2 locks by using impact driver (a no-no).I got a set of 4 in a very nice box for free. Not really free b/c I had too pay a tire shop to remove 2 locks.
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I did not since today the dealership was busy and I did not have time to have them do the job so I went to a local mechanic who we know who we thought might have it or a Junkyard but seems like the Dealership is the only option.
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