AlexFord Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Hello Basically,I have a Ford Fiesta 2010 Titanium 1.4 Petrol. I'm not sure if it's the right name but the lug nuts aren't normal ones where you need can take off with a specific wrench,they are ones that are harder to take off so that the disc doesn't get stolen,obviously its an old car so no one wants those discs so I want to change them into normal lug nuts incase of road side incident.My mechanic suggested it and wasn't able to take them off since he doesn't have the specific part. I don't know much about cars but I need to find this specific (attachment,don't know the name) (I'm at work and don't have the car with me otherwise I would taken a picture of the wheel) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 You need the locking wheel nut. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Locking wheel nut 'key'. Pedantic maybe, but the nuts are the part on the car. First question, have you checked the book pack & paperwork for the key code? If you can find the keycode, you can have a new key made by McGard. If not, places like Kwik Fit have universal tools to remove locking wheel nuts. Not all nut types can be removed that easily though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: but the nuts are the part on the car. agreed ! very often found behind the steering wheel 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, unofix said: You need the locking wheel nut. Thank you, I was looking for the name of it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, TomsFocus said: Locking wheel nut 'key'. Pedantic maybe, but the nuts are the part on the car. First question, have you checked the book pack & paperwork for the key code? If you can find the keycode, you can have a new key made by McGard. If not, places like Kwik Fit have universal tools to remove locking wheel nuts. Not all nut types can be removed that easily though. I haven't checked the paperwork or the book pack, I don't have my own but I should find it online, Also confused why I would need a new key? Does each car version have different types? I would like to atleast attempt taking it off by myself before paying someone to do it. All I need to do is replace the lugs into normal ones. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, TomsFocus said: Not all nut types can be removed that easily though. My mechanic said that aswell. He mentioned drilling through the lug but he said its very expensive and time consuming and not worth,he managed to take one off by chipping a bit but he informed me it might not be easy. I feel like I'm missing something,can't I buy the specific attachment needed to take this off by hand? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, AlexFord said: I haven't checked the paperwork or the book pack, I don't have my own but I should find it online, Also confused why I would need a new key? Does each car version have different types? I would like to atleast attempt taking it off by myself before paying someone to do it. All I need to do is replace the lugs into normal ones. Thanks Yes each car has it's own key. Otherwise thieves could just get one key to remove the nuts on every Ford. That wouldn't be very secure! There are a limited number of key designs, but still way more than you could hope to just 'find' randomly by trying one from a friend or relative. The key code is specific to your car, you can't find it online. It's usually on a card with the handbook. I take it you've checked all over the car for the key? They're usually in the glovebox or by the spare wheel, but can roll under a seat or be hidden in map pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: The key code is specific to your car, you can't find it online. It's usually on a card with the handbook. I take it you've checked all over the car for the key? They're usually in the glovebox or by the spare wheel, but can roll under a seat or be hidden in map pocket. I will check my handbook when I get home, I've cleaned my car multiple times thoroughly and haven't seen it no but I will and look for it today,I doubt it but its worth looking, . My specific fiesta didnt come with a spare tire kit,I had to purchase on myself. It sounds expensive,but surely I can get the key code for my car since isn't nothing special. I will try everything myself hopefully and if not will take to a tyre shop then. Thank you. Big help 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, AlexFord said: It sounds expensive, but surely I can get the key code for my car since isn't nothing special. Sadly not. Ford don't keep records of which key goes with each car so there's no way to find the code if you haven't got the original key code card to hand. If you've got a decent camera, some places can work out the keycode with a high quality close up image of the nut on the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 See here for ordering a replacement: https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk/ See photos of 2 different types of Ford locking wheel nut keys and the security card with the number. In your handbook pack you might find the little card with the code number. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 look under the cover in the boot man and check for the code where the book is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 18 hours ago, TomsFocus said: Sadly not. Ford don't keep records of which key goes with each car so there's no way to find the code if you haven't got the original key code card to hand. If you've got a decent camera, some places can work out the keycode with a high quality close up image of the nut on the car. I see Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 16 hours ago, unofix said: See here for ordering a replacement: https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk/ See photos of 2 different types of Ford locking wheel nut keys and the security card with the number. In your handbook pack you might find the little card with the code number. Thanks for the Website. I had a good look. Unfortunately I looked everywhere in my vehicle and didn't find the lug nut or security code card. I even took the mapping off in the boot,I looked throughly in the boot. No luck. Thanks Anyways! 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 11 hours ago, OvEr_KiLL said: look under the cover in the boot man and check for the code where the book is. I also checked my book. Nothing No Code inside the pages either. I checked the boot,nothing. Thanks anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 55 minutes ago, AlexFord said: Thanks for the Website. I had a good look. Unfortunately I looked everywhere in my vehicle and didn't find the lug nut or security code card. I even took the mapping off in the boot,I looked throughly in the boot. No luck. Thanks Anyways! 😎👍 That's a shame, but thanks for updating us! McGard will only provide replacements from the keycode as far as I know. So you've only got two options left now. Either use the website posted above, and pay £46 for a new key, from a picture of your nut. OR ask a tyre chain such as Kwik Fit or ATS how much they'd charge to remove the locking wheel nuts. If it's much cheaper than buying a new key, that might be a more economical option. Just remember you'll need to buy 4 normal nuts if you permanently remove the lockers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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