SamN Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 The e36 i bought doesn't have a locking wheel nut key, meaning i can't remove the wheels. This is obviously a problem. What are my options? Oh, and i can't just 'take it to bmw and ask' as it has no seats anymore If i phoned bmw, would they be able to issue a replacement key? If so, any ideas of the cost? I may phone up when i get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 You could get a socket just smaller than the wheel nut, hammer it on and then undo it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yep ring your local dealer they may even have one in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 You could get a socket just smaller than the wheel nut, hammer it on and then undo it that way? Don't fancy ruining one of my new sockets! Yep ring your local dealer they may even have one in stock. Are they not all different then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I think they're all the same, like E46 ones. Do you know anyone with an e36 you could borrow one from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Assuming they are the same as E36 they only made about 10 different types of locking nut, so its possible they might have one in stock for your model. If not they should be able to figure it out from the chassis number or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 There are only about 5 different types so if the dealer doesn't have them, you can probably get all types off ebay and just use the one that works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danw8986 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 theres 42 diferent types of locking wheel nut PM me the reg in the next hour and ill check whitch one you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Haha looks like I was wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Cheers for all the replies theres 42 diferent types of locking wheel nut PM me the reg in the next hour and ill check whitch one you need. PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
