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Old 09-21-2018, 06:26 PM
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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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Originally Posted by minmet
I am always wondering how dealer's shop taking off those lock nuts when people come in for service. Do they have a master keys to every set or do they have to use the key in each car to do it?
There is a styrofoam form located on top of the spare tire in the trunk that has spaces for several tools. It includes an indentation where the locking lug nut key is supposed to be stored. I would think that the Audi tech would look there to find the key.
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Old 09-22-2018, 07:36 AM
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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.
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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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I didn’t get locking lug nuts in any of my Audis. Is that normal?
Old 09-22-2018, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VipinLJ
I didn’t get locking lug nuts in any of my Audis. Is that normal?
The wheel lock set is an extra add on item. Most Audis in dealer’s lot here in Boston area has it along with cold weather package etc.
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Originally Posted by DaveInSD
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.
+1. That’s the way to go. Wondering why OP didn’t ask the dealer do it when he was there.
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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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Originally Posted by minmet


The wheel lock set is an extra add on item. Most Audis in dealer’s lot here in Boston area has it along with cold weather package etc.
Gotcha. That makes sense
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Originally Posted by minmet


+1. That’s the way to go. Wondering why OP didn’t ask the dealer do it when he was there.
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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