You'll be able to tell which key is for your locks instantly, it'll not fit right if you got the wrong one.
Which wheel lock key to use?
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Which wheel lock key to use?
When I bought my 99 Coupe a few months ago, I had the dealer swap the polished spoked wheels & tires from a 2001 and put them on my car.
Upon going through my car later, I found 2 wheel lock keys (he must have put the one from the 2001 in my car along with the original). Looking at the inside of each, they are not the same pattern. How do I know which one is the correct one to use? I have the ID number and card, but there are no numbers on the wheel lock keys.
Upon going through my car later, I found 2 wheel lock keys (he must have put the one from the 2001 in my car along with the original). Looking at the inside of each, they are not the same pattern. How do I know which one is the correct one to use? I have the ID number and card, but there are no numbers on the wheel lock keys.
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One key should fit all 4 wheels if not some idiot replaced 1 or more
Had a moron wreck one of mine when replacing a tire using an air impact wrench. I told him NOT TO USE air but the 20 year old CORVETTE expert stripped one of the locks. After 200? GM changed wheel locks to a smaller version. I had to search the DC metro area but finally found some in VA. Paid LIST PRICE and made the tire shop reimburse me. Doubt that any old style are around now. This was about 6 or 7 years ago.
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