I have seen a garage destroy a good set of wheels trying to get off the locking lug nuts...
Wheel Lock Key
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Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Wheel Lock Key
Can someone post a pic showing where the wheel lock key is? I looked in the trunk where the manual says it should be (see below) but I don't see anything. I have had this car since September and I keep forgetting to look for the key. 
-2002 A4 Roadster-
Page 6-52
If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key
sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under
the left rear compartment cover.
Your vehicle’s wheel lock key has a unique registration
number. The registration number is printed on a card
included in your lock nut package. Also on this card is
lost key replacement information. This number is not
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose
this card. You will need the information if you ever lose
your wheel lock key.
If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel lock key
is being used to remove the wheel locks.
-2002 A4 Roadster-
Page 6-52
If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key
sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under
the left rear compartment cover.
Your vehicle’s wheel lock key has a unique registration
number. The registration number is printed on a card
included in your lock nut package. Also on this card is
lost key replacement information. This number is not
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose
this card. You will need the information if you ever lose
your wheel lock key.
If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel lock key
is being used to remove the wheel locks.
Melting Slicks
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From: The 7th layer of hell - Western Washington
Can someone post a pic showing where the wheel lock key is? I looked in the trunk where the manual says it should be (see below) but I don't see anything. I have had this car since September and I keep forgetting to look for the key.
-2002 A4 Roadster-
Page 6-52
If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key
sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under
the left rear compartment cover.
Your vehicle’s wheel lock key has a unique registration
number. The registration number is printed on a card
included in your lock nut package. Also on this card is
lost key replacement information. This number is not
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose
this card. You will need the information if you ever lose
your wheel lock key.
If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel lock key
is being used to remove the wheel locks.
-2002 A4 Roadster-
Page 6-52
If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key
sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under
the left rear compartment cover.
Your vehicle’s wheel lock key has a unique registration
number. The registration number is printed on a card
included in your lock nut package. Also on this card is
lost key replacement information. This number is not
recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose
this card. You will need the information if you ever lose
your wheel lock key.
If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on
your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel lock key
is being used to remove the wheel locks.
Melting Slicks
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From: I’m sittin’ at a bar on the inside. Waitin’ for my ride on the outside in Verdi, NV
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
The key goes here. I didn't install the locking lug nuts so I don't carry the key. If it's not there, maybe the previous owner forgot to give it to you.
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From: Silver Spring MD
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A "Corvette Specialist" AKA MORON stripped my OEM wheel lock when changing a tire. Told him NOT TO USE THE AIR TOOL but he was a SPECIALIST. Was at NTB. It took a lot of looking to find the OLD STYLE wheel locks for my '98. Finally found one at a dealership about 30 miles away. They paid list price plus for MY TROUBLE. Treat em like gold.
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If it is not in the location shown above, try the other compartments, the glove box, or the center console. If you still can't find it, hopefully you got a piece of paper when you bought the car that has the key number on it. You can order replacement keys, but you need that number.
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When I sold my 2001 white vert with magnisium wheels, I called the guy to tell him I had the lock key and it's put it under the welcome mat so he could pick it up. That was in July. Why wouldn't someone pick it up? I still have it.
When I bought my MY vert, it was in the glove box.
When I bought my MY vert, it was in the glove box.
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i've only put about 1000 miles on my '02, since i bought it last summer.
I have no idea if it has locking lug nuts or not ???
HOW THE H3LL DOES ONE KNOW ??
i checked the area for the key,,, and there aint one !!??
what does the key look like anyway?
I have no idea if it has locking lug nuts or not ???
HOW THE H3LL DOES ONE KNOW ??
i checked the area for the key,,, and there aint one !!??
what does the key look like anyway?
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From: I’m sittin’ at a bar on the inside. Waitin’ for my ride on the outside in Verdi, NV
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Here's a pic that shows the locking lug nuts and the key.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Thanks for the help!
Now I know where to look. I will take the plastic covers off and see if I have the locking nuts. I hope not.
Just in case...what happens if I have the locking nuts and no key?
Now I know where to look. I will take the plastic covers off and see if I have the locking nuts. I hope not.Just in case...what happens if I have the locking nuts and no key?
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A "Corvette Specialist" AKA MORON stripped my OEM wheel lock when changing a tire. Told him NOT TO USE THE AIR TOOL but he was a SPECIALIST. Was at NTB. It took a lot of looking to find the OLD STYLE wheel locks for my '98. Finally found one at a dealership about 30 miles away. They paid list price plus for MY TROUBLE. Treat em like gold. BIGHANK
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