locking wheel nut key

bigbarker · Mar 23rd, 2011, 23:59

Hi I was taking my tyre of s40 2.0d sport 2005 when the locking wheel nut key slipped and broke the 5 point star design inside the key to grip the nuts. Do volvo have carry these in the parts dept and do you no the price of one. Otherwise is there a method of removing them without a key. Thanks

Gel · Mar 24th, 2011, 08:02

They'd use one of these or similar
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165469

May be cheaper to buy & diy!!
Or try your local tyre dealer who will often have same problem

S60D5-185 · Mar 24th, 2011, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Gel

They's use one of these or similar
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165469

May be cheaper to buy & diy!!

That wont work with these parcel of crap things. They have a spinning stainless steel collar to prevent using a socket.

Ask me how i know?

This guy is is in for a REAL hard time. Once they are off DO NOT REPLACE THEM!

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+wheel+nuts

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+wheel+nuts

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...ing+wheel+nuts

Darryl

961 · Mar 24th, 2011, 08:41

There should be a document with the car handbook giving the code for your key so that you can order a new one

I guess the original selling dealer may have it on record

The web site is www.wheellockkeys.com/volvo

The phone no on my document is 0080025993400
e-mail cs@mcgard.de

The cost of a new key is currently 18 euros

dap1977 · Mar 25th, 2011, 09:28

Wow this is interesting thread. Ive had major grief with the volvo locking nuts on my s40 this week.

I had 4 tyres this week and the garage phoned me and asked me go go down as they wanted to show me somthing.
When I got there it was apparent that the last person to put the locking nuts on had done so with a 400 foot long bar, as they were completly rounded off.

Long story short, they run out of ideas and had to resort to gas cutting them off. They are a respectible garage and had no luck using and other method of extraction.
The results being I now have 4 scorched medusa alloys and four new studs on order which will need fitting. The car only went in for a service!

stevo83 · Mar 25th, 2011, 15:15

I'd have drilled them out before i resorted to the gas! Locking wheel nuts are a complete torture. Peugeot ones are even worse! Note to everyone! Take them off!!!

jasonb · Mar 25th, 2011, 15:52

Makes sense to ensure the locking nut/bolt is first removed from the wheel and the last installed.
This way the other bolts take the strain.
Of course over tightening them will always be the problem.
It's not a case of which brand is best, it's how you use what you have!

Alternatively you can find wheels with bolt covers that lock.
But quite pointless to the determined as they're usually plastic!

Is there such a thing as a sure fix ?????
I don't think so!

I have just picked up my 18" OZ Superturismo's and I'm dreading leaving them on without locks.

961 · Mar 25th, 2011, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonb

Makes sense to ensure the locking nut/bolt is first removed from the wheel and the last installed.
This way the other bolts take the strain.
Of course over tightening them will always be the problem.
It's not a case of which brand is best, it's how you use what you have!

Alternatively you can find wheels with bolt covers that lock.
But quite pointless to the determined as they're usually plastic!

Is there such a thing as a sure fix ?????
I don't think so!

I have just picked up my 18" OZ Superturismo's and I'm dreading leaving them on without locks.

I've come to the conclusion that the best fix is to have a spare set of standard bolts and put them on whenever the car is going near a garage or tyre fit depot

When it's back home, replace the locking nut at half torque yourself using a torque wrench

Any sign of wear on the key or the bolts, replace

But, handled gently, these things are ok

bigbarker · Mar 27th, 2011, 06:18

managed to fine the code in my hand book so purchased a new key £25 from volvo.

S60D5-185 · Mar 27th, 2011, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbarker

managed to fine the code in my hand book so purchased a new key £25 from volvo.

Let us know if your new key manages to remove it. I would also make sure that all others are free in case you get a puncture.

Darryl

Mar 23rd, 2011, 23:59	#1
bigbarker Member Last Online: May 19th, 2012 08:12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: kirkintilloch	locking wheel nut key Hi I was taking my tyre of s40 2.0d sport 2005 when the locking wheel nut key slipped and broke the 5 point star design inside the key to grip the nuts. Do volvo have carry these in the parts dept and do you no the price of one. Otherwise is there a method of removing them without a key. Thanks

Mar 24th, 2011, 08:02	#2
Gel Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2015 17:47 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thames Valley	Nuts They'd use one of these or similar http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165469 May be cheaper to buy & diy!! Or try your local tyre dealer who will often have same problem __________________ Gel-Berkshire: 1st Volvo + Well pleased V50 R SE_2008 MY: 477 Inscription Electric Silver Last edited by Gel; Mar 24th, 2011 at 09:01.

Mar 24th, 2011, 08:41	#4
961 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2015 16:45 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Berwick upon Tweed	There should be a document with the car handbook giving the code for your key so that you can order a new one I guess the original selling dealer may have it on record The web site is www.wheellockkeys.com/volvo The phone no on my document is 0080025993400 e-mail cs@mcgard.de The cost of a new key is currently 18 euros Last edited by 961; Mar 24th, 2011 at 09:11.

Mar 25th, 2011, 15:15	#6
stevo83 Living legend Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 07:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Coleraine	I'd have drilled them out before i resorted to the gas! Locking wheel nuts are a complete torture. Peugeot ones are even worse! Note to everyone! Take them off!!! __________________ '04 V50 1.8 s Previously owned '08 S40 D5 R-design Sport KEEP 'ER LIT!

Mar 25th, 2011, 15:52	#7
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Makes sense to ensure the locking nut/bolt is first removed from the wheel and the last installed. This way the other bolts take the strain. Of course over tightening them will always be the problem. It's not a case of which brand is best, it's how you use what you have! Alternatively you can find wheels with bolt covers that lock. But quite pointless to the determined as they're usually plastic! Is there such a thing as a sure fix ????? I don't think so! I have just picked up my 18" OZ Superturismo's and I'm dreading leaving them on without locks. __________________ Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Lux NAV

Mar 25th, 2011, 09:28	#5
dap1977 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: birmingham	Wow this is interesting thread. Ive had major grief with the volvo locking nuts on my s40 this week. I had 4 tyres this week and the garage phoned me and asked me go go down as they wanted to show me somthing. When I got there it was apparent that the last person to put the locking nuts on had done so with a 400 foot long bar, as they were completly rounded off. Long story short, they run out of ideas and had to resort to gas cutting them off. They are a respectible garage and had no luck using and other method of extraction. The results being I now have 4 scorched medusa alloys and four new studs on order which will need fitting. The car only went in for a service!

Mar 27th, 2011, 06:18	#9
bigbarker Member Last Online: May 19th, 2012 08:12 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: kirkintilloch	managed to fine the code in my hand book so purchased a new key £25 from volvo.

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