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Old Aug 31, 2004
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Help with Honda Wheel Locks

I need to get the Wheel locks off. The key broke when I tried to take off one of the tires to change my brake pads. Is there anyway to take off a lock without the key? I don't want to go to Honda because I know that they will charge me an arm and a leg just to take it off.
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Just get another key. Isn't there a number or code on the key that has the pattern number? They should be able to get another one. The locks are only about $25. The key can't cost more than $10.
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You can also check tool shops. A locknut removal tool shouldn't cost more than $25. However, this damages the locknut so it'll look pretty ugly after it's been removed. The locknut removal tool also cannot be used to put the locknut back on so you better have oem locknuts available.
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or do what thieves do...
take a bigger sized socket to fit into the lug nuts and hammer it in. the socket will be ruined along with your lugs, but you'll be able to get it off.
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