broken wheel lock key - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

merlintiaga · 12-03-2006, 08:49 PM

The wheel lock key to my Mach broke today when I was trying to remove the wheel locks. The pattern part just sheared off. The lug nuts were the original factory installation and they were TIGHT!! How can I get my locks off? Think a dealer or tire shop will have a key that will work? HELP. I've got to get my snow tires on.

DTMach1 · 12-03-2006, 08:58 PM

use a 12 point 17mm socket...it will fit over the wheel locks. You'll need to knock the socket over wheel lock with hammer.

Once you get the lug off, you'll have to use a punch or something similar to remove the wheel lock-lug from the socket.

Repeat the process for all 4 wheel lock-lugs.

EDIT: Since you say the lugs are on pretty tight, I'd make sure to use a 1/2" drive 17mm socket and at least a 12"-18" breaker bar to loosen them.

falcongtho3 · 12-03-2006, 09:00 PM

There is a key number on the card that's in the pouch the lock key came in. There is information on it that allows you to prder a replacement key, and usually the dealerships'll have master keys as well. I had to order a replacement lock lug from McGard (the mfgr.of Ford lock lugs) and they had it back to me in very short order. (There may also be the key number on the key itself, but don't hold me that one)

birdman941 · 12-03-2006, 09:04 PM

Your local Ford/LM dealership also has a master key set.
They can get it off for you.
Instead of getting a key, price it first.
You might be able to get an entire FRPP lug nut set
with a new locking lug nuts from Joe Charles (Itlrun) for less.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=4761

TorchedMach1 · 12-03-2006, 09:05 PM

I'm just ran into the same problem. Lost my key after changing to the DR's at the track friday nite.

I haven't done anything about it yet, since its not my daily driver. But I do know Ford can break them off. When I first purchased my car it did not have a key. So I took it back to ford, and they broke them off and put on a new set. Not sure how much it will cost though, as Ford covered mine.

Hope this helps. Also if you do find out how much if you could post back up, as I will now need to do the same.

DTMach1 · 12-03-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TorchedMach1

I'm just ran into the same problem. Lost my key after changing to the DR's at the track friday nite.

I haven't done anything about it yet, since its not my daily driver. But I do know Ford can break them off. When I first purchased my car it did not have a key. So I took it back to ford, and they broke them off and put on a new set. Not sure how much it will cost though, as Ford covered mine.

Hope this helps. Also if you do find out how much if you could post back up, as I will now need to do the same.

Like I said, the 12point 17mm Socket will do the trick.

hawk · 12-03-2006, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMach1

Like I said, the 12point 17mm Socket will do the trick.

And y'all better believe DT knows how to get this **** apart. He's co-founder of BDR!

DTMach1 · 12-03-2006, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkpilot

And y'all better believe DT knows how to get this **** apart. He's co-founder of BDR!

That and my garage ate my wheel lock key...for what ford wanted for a new key, it was cheaper to buy 4 new lugs from pep-boys...that and swingin' a hammer is a fine stress relief.

hawk · 12-04-2006, 12:29 AM

yeah, that too.

slo65 · 12-04-2006, 01:54 AM

i just went down to the local messican tire place, took them all off for 10 bucks

, now i'm rolling lock(ness monster)

dont live in a bad neighborhood, and i dont think anyone would want to steal some cheap bullit rims

12-03-2006, 08:49 PM	#1
merlintiaga Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 32	broken wheel lock key The wheel lock key to my Mach broke today when I was trying to remove the wheel locks. The pattern part just sheared off. The lug nuts were the original factory installation and they were TIGHT!! How can I get my locks off? Think a dealer or tire shop will have a key that will work? HELP. I've got to get my snow tires on.

12-03-2006, 08:58 PM	#2
DTMach1 semi-pro moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,955	Re: broken wheel lock key use a 12 point 17mm socket...it will fit over the wheel locks. You'll need to knock the socket over wheel lock with hammer. Once you get the lug off, you'll have to use a punch or something similar to remove the wheel lock-lug from the socket. Repeat the process for all 4 wheel lock-lugs. EDIT: Since you say the lugs are on pretty tight, I'd make sure to use a 1/2" drive 17mm socket and at least a 12"-18" breaker bar to loosen them. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 IUP/5spd/DSG Engine, etc done...sits in the garage

12-03-2006, 09:00 PM	#3
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: broken wheel lock key There is a key number on the card that's in the pouch the lock key came in. There is information on it that allows you to prder a replacement key, and usually the dealerships'll have master keys as well. I had to order a replacement lock lug from McGard (the mfgr.of Ford lock lugs) and they had it back to me in very short order. (There may also be the key number on the key itself, but don't hold me that one) __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

12-03-2006, 09:04 PM	#4
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: broken wheel lock key Your local Ford/LM dealership also has a master key set. They can get it off for you. Instead of getting a key, price it first. You might be able to get an entire FRPP lug nut set with a new locking lug nuts from Joe Charles (Itlrun) for less. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=4761 __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno Last edited by birdman941; 12-03-2006 at 09:36 PM.

12-03-2006, 09:05 PM	#5
TorchedMach1 TorchedMach1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 798	Re: broken wheel lock key I'm just ran into the same problem. Lost my key after changing to the DR's at the track friday nite. I haven't done anything about it yet, since its not my daily driver. But I do know Ford can break them off. When I first purchased my car it did not have a key. So I took it back to ford, and they broke them off and put on a new set. Not sure how much it will cost though, as Ford covered mine. Hope this helps. Also if you do find out how much if you could post back up, as I will now need to do the same. __________________ Arizona's Fastest Mach 1 *11.14 @ 120 w/ 1.48 60'* 3300 lbs With Driver GO-FAST MODS O/R H-Pipe Magnaflow Catback K&N FIPK GEN II Roy's Composite Spacer T-56 6 Speed Liberty 26 Spline Input Shaft Steeda Tri-Ax Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Aluminum Flywheel Aluminum Driveshaft Built 31 Spline Rear w/ 4.30's Rear upper and Lower Control Arms NX Wet Kit (100 Shot) SCT Chip Custom Tune by Devin @ www.performancesolutionracing.com

12-04-2006, 12:29 AM	#9
hawk Braderunna Join Date: May 2004 Location: hampton, va Posts: 4,949	Re: broken wheel lock key yeah, that too. __________________ "Sparky"- 2003 Azure Blue w/MT and IUP Visit my garage on mach1mustang.org for details.

12-04-2006, 01:54 AM	#10
slo65 mmm... sacralicious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 259	Re: broken wheel lock key i just went down to the local messican tire place, took them all off for 10 bucks , now i'm rolling lock(ness monster) dont live in a bad neighborhood, and i dont think anyone would want to steal some cheap bullit rims

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