Lost my wheel nut key

Caduceus · 07-06-2009, 02:54 AM

Damn. I swapped my wheels over the other day for my track set and went to change them back tonight. I've lost the damn nut adaptor for the security stud on each wheel. For sure I left it in one of the studs before I drove off so it's gone for good now.

Options:

1) Call the dealer tomorrow and see if I can get a spare. Are these things all the same or do they actually make them in multiple patterns to make them more secure? Assuming they can get me one, how much will this cost?

2) Sacrifice the security studs and replace with standard studs. It's simple enough to get the studs out provided you don't want to use them again and for this reason, the security studs are of limited value anyway.

Either way it's a trip to the parts department for an adaptor or new studs.

Anyone else done this?

I suppose in the short term if these are a generic fit I could just borrow an adaptor from someone to do the immediate swap and worry about it later. I prefer not to wear out my (road legal) semi-slicks commuting to work.

MickyD · 07-06-2009, 05:55 AM

there are (from memory) 9 different patterns, but they're only about $15, the dealer charged me for one once when they couldn't find it in the tool kit (it was in the ashtray.....)

CT135 · 07-06-2009, 06:59 PM

now that you guys mention it, i don't remember seeing the adapter anywhere in my car. the tool kit just has the tow hook and a screwdriver ... where would i find the adapter? (i guess i should RTFM)

Breville · 07-06-2009, 07:52 PM

The adapter is clipped in by the battery.

takahashi · 07-06-2009, 07:56 PM

Am I suppose to have one too?

Zuzu · 07-06-2009, 10:16 PM

We all have one..look...you will see it and then kick yourself for not noticing it earlier..

takahashi · 07-06-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

We all have one..look...you will see it and then kick yourself for not noticing it earlier..

Why I had to feel ashamed of not noticing this minor thing....

I have discovered how to change my audio to display Japanese!

Zuzu · 07-06-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

Why I had to feel ashamed of not noticing this minor thing....

I have discovered how to change my audio to display Japanese!

As long as your audio works is the main thing Taka..

CT135 · 07-06-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

The adapter is clipped in by the battery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

We all have one..look...you will see it and then kick yourself for not noticing it earlier..

Yep - found it. Of course there is a special clip for it to fit in to!!!

Caduceus · 07-07-2009, 02:25 AM

So I phoned the dealer today. They have a master set that they can use to determine which pattern adaptor I need as a replacement. I just need to find the time to take the car in to them.

And a replacement is about $20. They usually have at least one of each pattern in stock. Fingers crossed.

NJ135 · 07-07-2009, 02:52 AM

theirs allooot of them

Alpine* · 07-07-2009, 03:29 AM

All I can say is, at least you didn't loose one of your nuts!

andrew@southernBM · 07-07-2009, 07:24 AM

There are many variants. The code should be in the end of the security wheel bolt . Yes BMW dealers will have a complete kit.

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Caduceus First Lieutenant 342 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2008 135 (sold), 2017 M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Lost my wheel nut key Damn. I swapped my wheels over the other day for my track set and went to change them back tonight. I've lost the damn nut adaptor for the security stud on each wheel. For sure I left it in one of the studs before I drove off so it's gone for good now. Options: 1) Call the dealer tomorrow and see if I can get a spare. Are these things all the same or do they actually make them in multiple patterns to make them more secure? Assuming they can get me one, how much will this cost? 2) Sacrifice the security studs and replace with standard studs. It's simple enough to get the studs out provided you don't want to use them again and for this reason, the security studs are of limited value anyway. Either way it's a trip to the parts department for an adaptor or new studs. Anyone else done this? I suppose in the short term if these are a generic fit I could just borrow an adaptor from someone to do the immediate swap and worry about it later. I prefer not to wear out my (road legal) semi-slicks commuting to work.
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	there are (from memory) 9 different patterns, but they're only about $15, the dealer charged me for one once when they couldn't find it in the tool kit (it was in the ashtray.....)
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Caduceus First Lieutenant 342 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2008 135 (sold), 2017 M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	So I phoned the dealer today. They have a master set that they can use to determine which pattern adaptor I need as a replacement. I just need to find the time to take the car in to them. And a replacement is about $20. They usually have at least one of each pattern in stock. Fingers crossed.
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andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	There are many variants. The code should be in the end of the security wheel bolt . Yes BMW dealers will have a complete kit.
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