Wheel security key lost.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by piper6909

According to post #12 on this string, you can get one from the dealer:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/79942-lost-my-lug-bolt-key.html

If you can't find one and get desperate, check out these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUUyjJqk5A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDkXS3gYow

I was at the dealer today. Apparently, the key is NOT Porsche. It is an aftermarket.

Thanks for the video. I will watch them this evening.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

I was at the dealer today. Apparently, the key is NOT Porsche. It is an aftermarket.

Thanks for the video. I will watch them this evening.

If it's aftermarket, then most likely a 19mm 12-point socket will fit it. Beat the socket onto the lug head with a hammer, then spin it off with a ratchet and a pipe extension, if you don't have a breaker bar.

Use a Craftsman so you can exchange it once you've ruined it!

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by piper6909

If it's aftermarket, then most likely a 19mm 12-point socket will fit it. Beat the socket onto the lug head with a hammer, then spin it off with a ratchet and a pipe extension, if you don't have a breaker bar.

Use a Craftsman so you can exchange it once you've ruined it!

As noted in my update above, I think it IS genuine Porsche lock. The key in the picture is very similar to my key.
I will contact the parts department tomorrow and ask if they have wheels keys for the senior-citizen-cars like mine.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Use a Craftsman so you can exchange it once you've ruined it!

Who exactly will do that as Sears is gone?

I have been a big fan of Craftsman tools, especially the older ones and have a couple of broken ratchets and screwdrivers I would love to get replaced, even though the new ones wont be half as good as the old ones (30-45 yeas old)

There are a bunch of others that have lifetime warranties still, Harbor Freight, Home Depot and Lowes

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by JayG

Who exactly will do that as Sears is gone?

I have been a big fan of Craftsman tools, especially the older ones and have a couple of broken ratchets and screwdrivers I would love to get replaced, even though the new ones wont be half as good as the old ones (30-45 yeas old)

There are a bunch of others that have lifetime warranties still, Harbor Freight, Home Depot and Lowes

Lowe's now carries Craftsman, and I believe honors their warranty. Although I haven't tried it yet.

And you are correct. The new ones aren't nearly as good as the old ones.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Lowe's now carries Craftsman, and I believe honors their warranty. Although I haven't tried it yet.

And you are correct. The new ones aren't nearly as good as the old ones.

Yes, Lowes does now sell Craftsman tools and The Craftsman line was actually bought by Stanley Black & Decker. . I have heard that they don't honor the Sears warranty in many cases

FULL STATEMENT FROM LOWE'S CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS:

"We will honor all lifetime warranties no matter where the CRAFTSMAN hand tool was purchased. We ask that customers bring in the item, and we’ll replace it if we have the product. If we do not have the product, customers can call the Customer Care Hotline (883-331-4569)."

The operative words are:"if we have the product." I can pretty much guarantee that the part numbers Ion my older tools are different from the "new" tools. That was never an issue at Sears, buut who knows at Lowes.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by JayG

Yes, Lowes does now sell Craftsman tools and The Craftsman line was actually bought by Stanley Black & Decker. . I have heard that they don't honor the Sears warranty in many cases

FULL STATEMENT FROM LOWE'S CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS:

"We will honor all lifetime warranties no matter where the CRAFTSMAN hand tool was purchased. We ask that customers bring in the item, and we’ll replace it if we have the product. If we do not have the product, customers can call the Customer Care Hotline (883-331-4569)."

The operative words are:"if we have the product." I can pretty much guarantee that the part numbers Ion my older tools are different from the "new" tools. That was never an issue at Sears, buut who knows at Lowes.

hmm... I think I have some Craftsman sockets that have seen better days. Maybe one of these days I'll stop by Lowe's and see what happens. When I do I'll post how it goes.