Guys i have a problem, my locking lug nut is broken and the stupid guys from the dealership said that they don't know/don't have it!

What can i do?!

 

Go to another dealer? Porsche dealers have a "master set" of sockets that include every style of lock back to the 60's. You can also order one at the dealer, for about $20 us.

Tom

 

We have only one Porsche dealer in Romania... I know about the "master set" I saw one at the BMW dealership but... please believe me they are so stupid the closest dealer is in Hungary ~1000km...

I already have a new set of lug nuts I don't need locking lug nuts anymore!

 

I sheared off one of my locking lug nuts once and they just had to drill it out at the dealership. I was getting enough other stuff done that they didn't charge me for it and they managed not to damage anything in the process

 

Alex this may looks a little silly but there is no way you can ask a shop in Romania that works metalic moulding if they can make that piece.They should have good craftmanship.

 

I would wagger a few photos of the lug bolt and lug socket and someone can tell which one you need.

 

I read on Rennlist a while ago that you can jam a socket on the lock nut and get them off, it screws the lock nut but if you have a replacement set who cares.........

 

Just got one at the dealership and it cost me $54.00 Canadian. If you like I can get it done for you if you send me the part. But I guess it is a lot cheaper in USA. I was told they got the master set and they can give you the specific number. But they refuse to give me that specific number without buying a new one ;-(

 

can someone please check their own key to see if it matches mine, thanks!

 

Completely different in my case... Sorry Alex.

 

I hate so much the incompetent people!!! Why in the hell they work in a place where they don't know anything about it?! the Porsche dealership in Romania should fired 90% of the personal!

 

Mine looks similar, but there is a chunk missing on yours that may have had a nub...

 

Here's a pic of mine...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11298777@N08/5147436600/http://www.flickr.com/photos/11298777@N08/5147436600/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/11298777@N08/, on Flickr

 

if you have the remaining piece, try to have it welded back together. once removed, buy 4 regular lugs and toss the locking lug nuts in the trash.

 

Buy 4 sockets that will fit over/snugly on the socket then bang it in with a hammer then take them off. This is what I know how thieves that steal wheels do if there are wheel locks. Place the new locks on.