What do you do if you lose the key to your factory locking lug nuts? Any chance one from another Fiero would work?

hunt around, there are only 6 or 8 variations of the pattern, you may luck out. if you are not in a rush, make a impression of the pattern on a piece of paper, press the paper into it a bit then rub the paper with a pencil to show the pattern (like pulling the writing off the second sheet of a notepad) take a pic of it an post it here. someone may have an extra one that matches.

if you need it off quick, most tireshops have a tool that will pull it. or you can weld an old nut to it and use a wrench.

If your goal is to remove the locking nuts and not reuse them, do this:

Get a 13/16" 12 point 1/2" drive socket.
Hammer the socket over the locking nut. The socket will cut notches
in the external thread that holds the dust cap on. Snap your breaker bar
into the socket and unscrew the nut. After you get the nut off, use a punch
to knock the nut out of the socket. Repeat on the other three wheels.

Keep the old locking nuts handy to throw at the neighbors dog. ; )

I don't plan on re-using the lug nuts. I will try your tips.

Thanks.

[This message has been edited by sjmaye (edited 03-19-2007).]

I bought a new set at autozone that included the correct key.

I don't know about Fieros, but here is what happened when I lost the lock key for the rims on my Mazda.

Guy at Midas took a socket that was slightly bigger than the lock nuts, hammered it on, then used an impact wrench to loosen the locks. Really scary how quick that worked. Made me loose my faith in locknuts.

Hopefully that will help in your case.

-M

quote Originally posted by Austrian Import: I don't know about Fieros, but here is what happened when I lost the lock key for the rims on my Mazda. Guy at Midas took a socket that was slightly bigger than the lock nuts, hammered it on, then used an impact wrench to loosen the locks. Really scary how quick that worked. Made me loose my faith in locknuts. Hopefully that will help in your case. -M

I agree. The socket method is the way I will go. I really don't know if locking lugnuts are necessary anyway. At least not in this area.

A pic is difficult but I have my original "key" socket for my '88 wheel locks. It is P/N 10034341 - still in the origianal packaging. You are welcome to borrow it and try it if you think it might work.

JohnF,

I have access to another key to these. I will try it first, but I will keep your offer in mind.

Thanks.

Guy at a Midas Muffler shop had a set of gripping sockets used to remove wheel locks. Charged me $30 to remove all four. I wish I knew who made them!

Here you go.

Bolt/Nut Extractors

I have a full set of these, they cost 40 bucks for the set (Since I bought it all at once locally) Otherwise, it is roughly 30 bucks per package, 2 needed for full kit.

Starter kit (5 pcs and case)

Remainder of kit (5 pcs, fit in original case)

These are a God send.

quote Originally posted by Synthesis: Here you go. Bolt/Nut Extractors I have a full set of these, they cost 40 bucks for the set (Since I bought it all at once locally) Otherwise, it is roughly 30 bucks per package, 2 needed for full kit. Starter kit (5 pcs and case) Remainder of kit (5 pcs, fit in original case) These are a God send.

Cool toy :-)

I had the factory locknuts on mine. I just hammered a 12 pt. 20MM socket on and broke them off easily.

quote Originally posted by AquaHusky: I had the factory locknuts on mine. I just hammered a 12 pt. 20MM socket on and broke them off easily.

Sounds fine by me!

Sears Craftsman sells lug nut removers called "lug outs" will take off any lug nut or lock works great.

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