wheel key location

[njlouc]

I had the same problem.
There are two ways to remedy it:

1. get a spiral extractor socket and remove the locking lugs. Toss them out since once the word was out on the street how easy it is to remove them they are useless. Then get standard lugs. FYI they are so useless that GM has eliminated them.

2. go to the AMCOR website and order a new "key" (actually a keyed socket). They will run you about $19 total.
BUT you will have to give them your code. This may be in your car's paperwork or if not you must go to an authorized AMCOR dealer (see AMCOR site) and have them fit up one of theirs which will give you an ordering color code which you will use when ordering. BTW the site is a little tricky and you add the info after you get into ordering. OR
2b. Have said dealer remove the offending locks and toss as step one.

I found my local Buick/Cad dealer for this chore and they did it free in the parking lot - Yes i gave him a tip.
Result - I now have a new "key" thus keeping everything not so safe but at least stock. I would have spent almost half that buying new/used lugs, and the extractor socket is a little pricey.

 

[c5y2k]

I am still trying to find the lug nut wrench key.. the previous owner said they were in one of the rear comartments.. he says there is a toolkit somewhere in the car... but where. he doesn't remember

You might have to look under the carpet in those rear cubbies.

 

[cscarlson]

I did and no key anywhere

 

[njlouc]

i figured that you would not find it.
I suspect , as with mine, that:

1. the owner swept it up when he cleaned out the car.
2. The owner's mechanic used it and never returned it
3. the owner put it in a non car location, that he can't find.
4. the owner tossed it - figuring that he doesnt need it anymore.
Suspecting this, I would go through the procedure in my prior thread. see above.
If you have any issues with your tires or brakes on the road you will need it.

At least this is what I went through.

 

[cscarlson]

whats the web address for amcor

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Are you sure it's not there; it is in a small recessed area right under the lift up mat/board on the LHS rear, that's drivers side. It would be easy to miss if you are not really looking.

Bill

 

[cscarlson]

the left small compartment. so under the mat which side? what part of indiana do you live in?

 

[hoosierdaddy]

the left small compartment. so under the mat which side? what part of indiana do you live in?

Right after you lift the carpeted covered hard board for the center compartment, look on the left side, there should be a small area cut out that just fits the socket key lug adapter, black so if you have black carpet it is even harder to see. At least that's where mines at and I have a coupe but I assume this would be the same for a convertible, but not sure.

I live in the north east part of the state, just about 26 miles south of Fort Wayne if you know where that is.

Bill

 

[cscarlson]

I will be going to south bend , ind.... in august. how far away are you from south bend

 

[hoosierdaddy]

I will be going to south bend , ind.... in august. how far away are you from south bend

About 150 miles south and west a little.

 

[cscarlson]

Maybe i will stop by

 

[cscarlson]

I see the indintation on the left side. no key. i need the website to order one

 

[njlouc]

http://www.amcorlocks.com/

I see the indintation on the left side. no key. i need the website to order one

Protect Your Investment with AMCOR Locking Lug Nuts
You need either the code in your paperwork (Look for anything that says AMCOR), or the color code from the dealer as I described above.
BTW the papers that came with your locks suggest that the code sticker be put on the glove compartment door. Its a shot. If you call the company they are very helpful but if you order over the phone it costs $2more.LOL
They will help and then suggest the internet order.

 

[njlouc]

Click on the "protect your investment......."

 

[cscarlson]

which item number

 

[njlouc]

these are supposedly a security feature and as a result there are dozens of combinations. It would be like if you had a combination lock and asked me what is the combination. Without the combination code that originally came with your vehicle paperwork, you do not know which code is for you and neither does AMCOR. That was originally the security. NOW You MUST go through the procedures i described. These are the easiest and only ways. BTW when I went to my local chev dealer and the service manager said that they had to drill out the four studs at a cost ??? Then I went through weeks of research to find out what i have just described. I, and the dealer didnt even know AMCOR. Another told me that they went out of business. Would you trust your 50th to these guys.....NO.

 

[cscarlson]

no i would not

 

[cscarlson]

So how does this lug wrench key work.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

It is just basicly a lug nut adapter that fits a ratchet or breaker bar, 1/2 inch drive, something uncommon so that just anyone can't steal your wheels, been a while since I even looked at mine so can't remember much more than this other than is is just a secure way to remove your wheels that all do not have access to. Did you find yours? And it fits in a recessed area in your cargo (coupe) trunk (convertible) just under the hard board carpeted cover right in the center of the cargo area for storeage, there is just a knotched area for this to fit on the left side @ the top, but I have 3 of these areas in my coupe, 2 small ones on each side @ the rear towards the tail light area and a larger one in the middle, make any sense? Have a it will make more since :L

Not sure how much more I can describe it, probably confused you already :confused

Bill

Bill

 

[cscarlson]

found the recessed area but it isn't there