V90 can’t find locking nut socket

Beavis · Aug 11th, 2020, 21:16

Car is 1 year old tomorrow and due it’s first service.
Just been hunting around looking for the locking nut socket but cannot find it.
There is a space next to the tyre compressor where I think it should be but nothing there.
I’ve never had a need to use it and it’s not been to a garage before.

Not in the glovebox, centre console or rear battery compartment.
Any other place where it could have been put by supplying dealer, or is it possible that did not bother including it?
Cheers

Deman77 · Aug 11th, 2020, 21:33

I keep mine under the boot floor where the tyre repair kit goes. I assume v90 has the same lifting floor as xc90. That area is very flimsy and it can wiggle its way under into some suspension area.At my last tyre swap I found it under that flimsy area. Fortunately my regular tyre shop size it is in a hiviz yellow bag for me so it is easy to spot.

nu11eaf · Aug 11th, 2020, 21:46

When you find it remove the locking nut and put the spare nuts one, locking wheel nuts are a nuisance. Do you have a little bag of spare wheel nuts. You should have.

Beavis · Aug 11th, 2020, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

When you find it remove the locking nut and put the spare nuts one, locking wheel nuts are a nuisance. Do you have a little bag of spare wheel nuts. You should have.

No spare nuts, so either they didn’t put them in the car when it was delivered or they haven’t fitted locking nuts. Will have a better look in daylight tomorrow.

tem · Aug 11th, 2020, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beavis

Car is 1 year old tomorrow and due it’s first service.
Just been hunting around looking for the locking nut socket but cannot find it.
There is a space next to the tyre compressor where I think it should be but nothing there.
I’ve never had a need to use it and it’s not been to a garage before.

Not in the glovebox, centre console or rear battery compartment.
Any other place where it could have been put by supplying dealer, or is it possible that did not bother including it?
Cheers

I have the Tempa spare wheel which is located in a black foam insert below the boot floor.
My locking nut socket is stored in this insert.
Standing at the back of the car and looking down at the Tempa spare, the locking nut is located at approximately 11 o’clock.
Not sure if you have the spare wheel, but that is where mine is stored.

tem.

Beavis · Aug 12th, 2020, 07:52

Thanks for tips.
Found it this morning in light - my mistake was in a bag with my other bits. Couldn’t see last night due to dark.

Aug 11th, 2020, 21:16	#1
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	V90 can’t find locking nut socket Car is 1 year old tomorrow and due it’s first service. Just been hunting around looking for the locking nut socket but cannot find it. There is a space next to the tyre compressor where I think it should be but nothing there. I’ve never had a need to use it and it’s not been to a garage before. Not in the glovebox, centre console or rear battery compartment. Any other place where it could have been put by supplying dealer, or is it possible that did not bother including it? Cheers

Aug 11th, 2020, 21:33	#2
Deman77 Master Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2022 14:14 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Greater London	I keep mine under the boot floor where the tyre repair kit goes. I assume v90 has the same lifting floor as xc90. That area is very flimsy and it can wiggle its way under into some suspension area.At my last tyre swap I found it under that flimsy area. Fortunately my regular tyre shop size it is in a hiviz yellow bag for me so it is easy to spot. __________________ XC90 D5 P* MY16 BMW i3

Aug 11th, 2020, 21:46	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	When you find it remove the locking nut and put the spare nuts one, locking wheel nuts are a nuisance. Do you have a little bag of spare wheel nuts. You should have. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Aug 12th, 2020, 07:52	#6
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	Thanks for tips. Found it this morning in light - my mistake was in a bag with my other bits. Couldn’t see last night due to dark.

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