No Wheel Lock Key for my Boxter

[DSRJerry]

I just figured them to be after market when I saw the selection of factory wheel locks which were all symmetrical and only differed in the number of tabs on the key. Mine have different varied width tabs.

Unfortunately, going to a dealer for help isn't an option for me. The closest Porsche dealer is 130 miles away.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by DSRJerry

I just figured them to be after market when I saw the selection of factory wheel locks which were all symmetrical and only differed in the number of tabs on the key. Mine have different varied width tabs.

Unfortunately, going to a dealer for help isn't an option for me. The closest Porsche dealer is 130 miles away.

The Internet and the USPS might be what you're looking for.

[DSRJerry]

They'll be no help unless I can figure out how to show exactly what I'm looking for.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by DSRJerry

They'll be no help unless I can figure out how to show exactly what I'm looking for.

Go to your local tire shop. They'll remove those things.

Easy. Peasy. No drama. In. Out.

The end.

[DSRJerry]

AOS blew so it's not drivable at the moment so I need to figure out how to do it myself. Amazing coincidence of negative components.

[DSRJerry]

Here's a photo of the wheel lock in question. Black & white shows the details better.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by DSRJerry

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I can't quite match one up with your picture, but it looks like a standard Porsche locking lug. At this point, I think you'll do best with the 11/16 socket. If you want, I can mail you 4 plain lug bolts for $25. I can include an assortment of lug keys on the condition that you return them at your expense. No guarantee that any of them will fit:

Wheel lug keys by Jon Russell, on Flickr

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by DSRJerry

AOS blew so it's not drivable at the moment so I need to figure out how to do it myself. Amazing coincidence of negative components.

Isn't that just like life. If it isn't one thing it's another.

The extractor will work, and then you can get onto that AOS.

Good luck! Report back, and then take that thing on the road!

[DSRJerry]

SUCESS!!!!! I got the bolt out in spite of myself.!

The extractor kit did not work. The 17mm was too small and the 18mm was too big. The 18 may have worked except that the shaft on the lug stands only 3/10th of an inch clear of the key slots and it may not have protruded enough for the die to sufficiently bite.

Plan B was to drive an 11/16th 12-point socket onto the bolt. Holding my breath I drove it on and put the breaker bar on and, amazingly, it worked

When the AOS has been installed, I'll figure out what it will take to get the bolts out of the other 3 wheels.

Think I'll have beer to celebrate.