Little trouble
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Safety Car
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From: Port Orange Florida
Little trouble
Got a flat today on the 92 C4.The valve stem has a split.No big deal right?....wrong...I don't have a wheel lock key!...DOH!!
What are my options here?....get a new one from GM?
The tire is flat and car ain't goin nowhere.Won't hold air longer than 5 mitutes or so....stock wheels and stock key
What are my options here?....get a new one from GM?
The tire is flat and car ain't goin nowhere.Won't hold air longer than 5 mitutes or so....stock wheels and stock key
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
There are tools made to remove them in such a situation but I'm not sure whether or not it damages the nut, I've never seen or used one. Perhaps if you left a deposit, some friendly tire store or garage would let you borrow one. Then take them all 4 off, throw them away and replace w/ standard nuts! That's what I did.... No more having to keep up with the stupid socket. 
Melting Slicks
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I had the same problem. I used a deep dish socket, just the right size so when I hammered it on to the locking nut it held and I was able to loosen the nut. Took about and hour to remove all four. Two days later I fould the key in my tool box :o
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Safety Car
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I ran a 16 point about halfway on the lug and it felt pretty good.Then it spun on me.I was afraid to booger the key any farther...
I also happened to stop by Goodyear on the way home and they had no idea how to get it off.
Now the car sits till the lock comes off.............argh
I also happened to stop by Goodyear on the way home and they had no idea how to get it off.
Now the car sits till the lock comes off.............argh
Burning Brakes
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From: Springdale AR
If you want to wait until they can ship it to you, you can order a replacement if you know your "Wheel Lock Key Identification Number". You can order it here. 
http://www.amcorlocks.com/order.htm
http://www.amcorlocks.com/order.htm
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From: Port Orange Florida
Originally Posted by vette92_1
If you want to wait until they can ship it to you, you can order a replacement if you know your "Wheel Lock Key Identification Number". You can order it here.
http://www.amcorlocks.com/order.htm
http://www.amcorlocks.com/order.htm
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Shoregasm
I ran a 16 point about halfway on the lug and it felt pretty good.Then it spun on me.I was afraid to booger the key any farther...
I also happened to stop by Goodyear on the way home and they had no idea how to get it off.
Now the car sits till the lock comes off.............argh
I also happened to stop by Goodyear on the way home and they had no idea how to get it off.
Now the car sits till the lock comes off.............argh
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Melting Slicks
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From: Orange TX
You get two cards with the numbers on them with locking lug nuts . Keep in safe place! The Last owner probaly has them. If I had locking nuts and did not have the replacement #s I would throw them away. They really are a PITA anyway.JMO At least you got off 
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Originally Posted by Shoregasm
I got her off.....deepwell 3/4 socket 16 point on sideways did the trick.Hammered it for a good bit then slowly turned it.
That in fact, is the BEST and cheapest way to do it - repeat on the other 3 locked wheels and buy a new set w/ a key