HELP...Lost wheel lock - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

rygi23 · 06-30-2009, 11:05 PM

Lost wheel lock and don't have the wheel lock number. Dealer couldn't help me so I'm stuck riding around on drag radials. Suggestions please!

shane361 · 06-30-2009, 11:33 PM

Did you register the key when you bought? Try an other dealership, had one help me once. Try other keys...believe it or not...its easy to have your bestest bud have the same **** key.-Shane

rygi23 · 06-30-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shane361

Did you register the key when you bought? Try an other dealership, had one help me once. Try other keys...believe it or not...its easy to have your bestest bud have the same **** key.-Shane

Bought it used, didn't register the key. Never done that actually. I'll try another dealer tomorrow. Thanks.

rich1 · 07-01-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

SnapOn make a lock removal socket if you can't get a key.

So does SPC and alot cheaper at Autozone!

frisko4one5 · 07-01-2009, 01:03 AM

or take it to a back alley with a mexican so he can break it for you =0

at least thats what i did =

MCHNROL · 07-01-2009, 01:35 AM

If it is a factory lock, McGuard, a wheel lock manufacturer can match a duplicate key for you. Contact them first and take a clear digital closeup photo or two and send the file.
I did this when I misplaced the key, had a road trip and had to purchase another one. It costs but was way cheaper than a dealer. Now I have two.

revenbl · 07-01-2009, 09:33 AM

I have a lock removal socket set if you want to come borrow it.

wigsite · 07-02-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MCHNROL

If it is a factory lock, McGuard, a wheel lock manufacturer can match a duplicate key for you. Contact them first and take a clear digital closeup photo or two and send the file.
I did this when I misplaced the key, had a road trip and had to purchase another one. It costs but was way cheaper than a dealer. Now I have two.

Do this, $15 shipped to your house for a new socket.

joekd · 07-01-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

SnapOn make a lock removal socket if you can't get a key.

Sears sells a set also

SHAKERRR · 07-01-2009, 08:21 PM

I lost one once an just welded a big steel nut on the end. Then I was able to remove it very easily.

Just remember to protect your wheels!!!

DTMach1 · 07-01-2009, 08:22 PM

19mm deep-well 12-point socket and some tapping with a hammer, it'll come right off using a ratchet...no fancy tools required....

socalmach · 07-04-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DTMach1

19mm deep-well 12-point socket and some tapping with a hammer, it'll come right off using a ratchet...no fancy tools required....

exactly what I did when I broke my stock lock.

04azuremach · 07-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Ghetto way of doing it:

Find a socket just big enough to fit around the lock nut. Look at the shape of the lock nut and place little pins (like you would use to hang a small picture) in the socket. You can tape them in place inside the socket too if there are several sides you need to do this to. Put the socket on the lug nut and turn it. I'm ashamed to say I've done this once or twice when I used to use lock nuts and it worked just fine.

06-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#1
rygi23 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobb Island, MD Posts: 587	HELP...Lost wheel lock Lost wheel lock and don't have the wheel lock number. Dealer couldn't help me so I'm stuck riding around on drag radials. Suggestions please! __________________ Full SLP, JLT, Diablo, 4.10s, DRs 1/8.......7.74 @ 90 1/4......12.09 @ 113.5

06-30-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
shane361 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock Did you register the key when you bought? Try an other dealership, had one help me once. Try other keys...believe it or not...its easy to have your bestest bud have the same **** key.-Shane __________________ http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...-Shane3612.gif 2004 DSG Mach12004 Competition Orange KB Cobra

07-01-2009, 01:03 AM	#5
frisko4one5 2K3MACH Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San francisco california Posts: 1,707	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock or take it to a back alley with a mexican so he can break it for you =0 at least thats what i did = __________________ 03 Torch Red Auto IUP 1 of 528 MODS: PERFORMANCE: Pypes M80 muffler exhaust ,Roush Subframe Connectors, Stock h-pipe(for now), Eibach Prokit, Bilstien shocks/struts APPERANCE: Mach 1 ID PLATE,"Ram Air" Shaker Emblems, Tinted Tail Lights,18x9/10 Matt Black FR500's, UPR auto shift ball w/ OD, Stock look for now

07-01-2009, 01:35 AM	#6
MCHNROL original owner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lou-a-vull, KY Posts: 1,556	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock If it is a factory lock, McGuard, a wheel lock manufacturer can match a duplicate key for you. Contact them first and take a clear digital closeup photo or two and send the file. I did this when I misplaced the key, had a road trip and had to purchase another one. It costs but was way cheaper than a dealer. Now I have two. __________________ Built 5/23 Bought 10/9/03 AFS:17x9&10.5rims, MRT:PRO-M MAF, Street Smart CAI, MagnaFlowH&catbackw/Mach tips, Hood struts, FRPP:REM 4.10 w/31-sp Mosers, Alum flywheel&driveshaft, PHP:spacer, Steeda:Tri-ax, UCA,strut towerbrace, HPM:Megabitejr.LCA,subframes, T/A:Girdle, Raptor:shiftlite, SLP:linelock, UPR:Quad&Adj NGK TR55IX CDC:floormats, honeycombtail&sequentials, gaugerings, Grippermat, ShakrAirDiverter, Bullittfueldoor, SilverStripes, BuildIDplates, Tint@35%, cats 298rwhp/318tq FUN!

07-01-2009, 09:33 AM	#7
revenbl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Weslaco, TX Posts: 283	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock I have a lock removal socket set if you want to come borrow it. __________________ 2004 Azure Blue Mach1 - 1st owner 1970 Grabber Blue Mach1 - 3rd owner 1988 Black GT Convertible - Sold in 2008 1999 Silver GT Coupe - Sold in 2004 1989 Black LX 5.0 - Sold in 1990 2001 KTM 640 Adventure - 1st owner 1997 Kawasaki ZX600 - 2nd owner 2003 Honda 750 Shadow - Sold in 2009

07-01-2009, 08:21 PM	#10
SHAKERRR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 446	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock I lost one once an just welded a big steel nut on the end. Then I was able to remove it very easily. Just remember to protect your wheels!!! __________________ 2003 Mach 1 (Black) ATI PSC1 9# 3-Core Intercooler 62mm BBK TB K&N Airfilter FR 42# Injectors Focus Fuel Pump KB Boost-A-Pump Full SS Bassani Ex. Diablo MAFia Steeda TriAx Shifter Stewart Gauges AEM Air/Fuel Gauge Eibach Sportlines MM Panhardbar SLP Linelock AFS 17x10.5 Mach1 315/35/17 BFG Drag Radials Stock Internals Conservative Tune 438hp/405tq Last edited by SHAKERRR; 07-01-2009 at 08:22 PM. Reason: Added info

07-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#11
DTMach1 semi-pro moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,955	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock 19mm deep-well 12-point socket and some tapping with a hammer, it'll come right off using a ratchet...no fancy tools required.... __________________ 2004 Mach 1 IUP/5spd/DSG Engine, etc done...sits in the garage

07-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#13
04azuremach Loud, fast and fun Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Owning Ricers at MIR Posts: 7,864	Re: HELP...Lost wheel lock Ghetto way of doing it: Find a socket just big enough to fit around the lock nut. Look at the shape of the lock nut and place little pins (like you would use to hang a small picture) in the socket. You can tape them in place inside the socket too if there are several sides you need to do this to. Put the socket on the lug nut and turn it. I'm ashamed to say I've done this once or twice when I used to use lock nuts and it worked just fine.

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