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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Wheel lock key replacement

I have searched every where for they key, and have not been able to locate it. I am the only person to drive the car, and was the person there when it was sold. So there is no way any one could have taken the key out if it was in there. I was wondering if you guys know how I can order a new key or the new set with the same key. I know the number of the key, its 0107, if that helps. The problem is the dealership wants me to order a new set for about 60 dollars, then pay for them to take off the old set and put the new ones on. For some reason they wont just give me the the new set. Through a search I was able to find that you can have them take an impact wrench to it, but I was told it would be about 15 dollars for each wheel. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Any help is greatly appreciated.
Give me a call, I have an idea or 2

Alex
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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I am having this same issue. One of my run flats has suffered a fatal blow. I ordered new tires from tirerack.com and went to a local shop to get them put on only to discover that not only do I need a key for the wheel locks but that they exist at all. Sigh. As a recent college grad I really don't want to pay a mini or bmw dealership for this service. It would have been nice to have had they key in the first place. I too am the only owner for this car. If it was ever in my posession I would know :-/
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Pound a deep socket over the locking lug and simply take off. That's how I've seen it done.
 
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