Lock nut key

[Benzowner]

To remove locking wheel bolts, first buy an18mm socket, the long ones, and place over the locking wheel bolt. Whack with hammer and undo. Replace with new locking wheel bolts and locking wheel bolt key. Had it done to one of my cars when I had lost the key. Certainly opened my eyes, I thought my wheels were secure

 

[lofty]

Flash, as I said in my PS but didn't make clear, is was my MB branch that confirmed they hadn't got the details but they had got a set of key/sockets that it could be matched to. Just having seen an 05 Renault down the road with the back up on bricks, no it’s not under repair they have been nicked, I’m glad mine are locked. Acts as a deterrent if nothing
lofty

 

[Fady]

If the details arn't on record, It's just a matter of the dealer giving you the full set of 30 to try in the car park, only takes 5 mins

Out of interest, how have you arrived at 30?

As I say, I believe MB locks are made by McGard (though I could be wrong ) , and this is what it says on their site:

McGard's easy to use wheel lock functions like a regular lug nut, but requires a special key tool for installation and removal. Its design allows for an unlimited number of different computer generated lock and key patterns. This unique wheel lock system is continually being refined and improved upon. Locks are made in the United States and in Germany to meet or exceed O.E.M. standards for safety and durability.

 

[Fandango]

It's a 98 w202.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-C-S-E-class-alloy-wheel-bolts-locks_W0QQitemZ4644622295QQcategoryZ72257QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would these help?? - says the fit c class

These don't look long enough for alloys, they look like the bolts for my steel spare wheel. Certainly my alloy bolts are another 3-4 cm longer.

Regards
Karl

 

[stats007]

Out of interest, how have you arrived at 30?

As I say, I believe MB locks are made by McGard (though I could be wrong ) , and this is what it says on their site:

McGard's easy to use wheel lock functions like a regular lug nut, but requires a special key tool for installation and removal. Its design allows for an unlimited number of different computer generated lock and key patterns. This unique wheel lock system is continually being refined and improved upon. Locks are made in the United States and in Germany to meet or exceed O.E.M. standards for safety and durability.

My locking wheel nut key was missing - I went to MB and they brought out a set of 30 in a plastic box and tried each one until the correct one was found.

 

[Alps]

My local wheel and tyre place (owned by my mate) also has a box of these, he says they use them almost weekly for people who either forget to bring their lock nut key or have lost it.. and as sats says, there are roughly 30 for ALL the merc locking nuts.

 

[Aletank]

Out of interest, how have you arrived at 30?

Because the dealer told me there are 30 and when they gave me the set to try - there was 30 in it

 

[Tiff]

To remove locking wheel bolts, first buy an18mm socket, the long ones, and place over the locking wheel bolt. Whack with hammer and undo. Replace with new locking wheel bolts and locking wheel bolt key. Had it done to one of my cars when I had lost the key. Certainly opened my eyes, I thought my wheels were secure

Yup,never been beaten yet...We deal with this problem daily,and usually people just want you to get them off,and get a new set than the hassle of getting a new locknut key.You can buy special locknut removing sockets,but I've always managed with an old hex socket.

 

[Flash]

Yup,never been beaten yet...We deal with this problem daily,and usually people just want you to get them off,and get a new set than the hassle of getting a new locknut key.You can buy special locknut removing sockets,but I've always managed with an old hex socket.

LOL - I bet thats what the "pro" thieves probably use too opposed to the drilling method with portable drills...