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Old 10-14-2007, 07:45 PM
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i took my wheels off today and when i was putting it back on, the wheel lock lug nut shattered. i plan to call the dealership and make them pay to replace it because it has to count as a defect (my 2005 is still under warrenty). i didn't even use an airtool. i just twisted really hard with both hands and it shattered (and i'm a skinny guy). i'm sure the stealership will try to not pay for it. how should i bring this up to them. any advice is greatly appreciated. also, i'm concern if they can remove it at all, not too much of that lug is left.

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Old 10-14-2007, 10:39 PM
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My friends car just did the same thing , dam that sucked trying to remove the broken lock.
Old 10-15-2007, 03:28 AM
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Probably the most they will do for you is to get the locking nut off the car. You'll have to reorder a new key.
Old 10-15-2007, 03:34 AM
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your wheels are dirty
Old 10-15-2007, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by calin
your wheels are dirty
and i'll clean them as soon as i get the damn wheel lock off
Old 10-15-2007, 06:55 AM
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This is unbelievable.. That's some weaksauce metal...
Old 10-15-2007, 07:13 AM
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The Wheel Lock Key Broke on me this weekend. Was changing out my 20's to put my stocks on for the upcoming winter and on the last wheel it just cracked. Luckily Autozone happen to have the same locks and key. Took the key out put my old key in the box and walked rite up out of there. WOO WOO!
Old 10-15-2007, 07:26 AM
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OEM wheel locks are probably made from pig iron in China. Its what I would expect.
Old 10-15-2007, 07:29 AM
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If you weren't using a torque wrench to tighten, then you were probably using way too much force.

I destroyed a McGard wheel lock because I cranked down on it hard. Once I started using a torque wrench, I realized how over-board I was going.
Old 10-15-2007, 07:51 AM
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Thats a *****. At least the rims didn't crack. I have a friend that has cracked three stock rims.
Old 10-15-2007, 07:57 AM
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^I was thinking the same thing. I'd love to only have a lock crack on me
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^^lol
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Originally Posted by RedBullRR
The Wheel Lock Key Broke on me this weekend. Was changing out my 20's to put my stocks on for the upcoming winter and on the last wheel it just cracked. Luckily Autozone happen to have the same locks and key. Took the key out put my old key in the box and walked rite up out of there. WOO WOO!

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i took my car in this morning and they took care of it right away without charge. needless to say i'm pleasantly surprised.
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WOW...they actually took care of the problem, and did not charge you?
Amazing, almost unbelievable from a Nissan dealership.
I'm glad it all worked out for you.
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