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Toby

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Removing Security Bolts
« on: 29 June 2009, 10:55:33 »
How on earth can I remove said bolts from my alloys without the key? I know this is the whole point of them but I've searched in the car and cannot find the key anywhere. They look like OEM Vauxhall one's

Anyone got any ideas? It means I can't take the wheels off to adjust the handbrake. Garage that did my MOT said 'oh it might be the brake shoes' - I don't trust garages full stop so I want to try adjusting it first. If it still needs adjusting well I can fit the shoes myself.
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #1 on: 29 June 2009, 10:57:26 »
there are a few tricks involving hammering on under sized sockets, drilling etc.

Best bet is to find a tame tyre outfit who often have the specialist tools for this and get them to remove them.

you may be able to get a replacement key from Vauxhall as well.
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« Reply #2 on: 29 June 2009, 14:05:15 »
I had the same problem, and found a VX owner with the same set of locking nuts, used his key to remove mine, and then replaced with a new set. In my case it was easy my next door neighbour has a Vectra, and his were the same.
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #3 on: 29 June 2009, 14:14:26 »
Machine mart sell a kit for locking nut removal cant remember how much it is though. hope it helps. Also the AA patrols have kits are you a member
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« Reply #4 on: 29 June 2009, 17:44:34 »
Any good tyre place may have the kit to remove them for you at minimum cost.  Quite a common thing.
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #5 on: 29 June 2009, 18:38:06 »
i had that problem a couple a weeks ago woy u need is a size 16 scoket hammer it on wot i did was use a old extenion bar to save the back of the socket it needs a god few belts and a couple of 16 sockets  :y :y
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #6 on: 29 June 2009, 18:46:06 »
Ive found the pt number for machine mart tool its 0402223291on page 290of catalogue £11.48 inc vat
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #7 on: 29 June 2009, 18:56:03 »
Another bloke local to me had the same problem and here's the outcome............



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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #8 on: 29 June 2009, 19:33:28 »
 :o :o :o
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #9 on: 29 June 2009, 19:33:52 »
now thats what I call drastic. Dont take it to him!!!!
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #10 on: 29 June 2009, 22:02:57 »
No safety goggles... :o
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #11 on: 29 June 2009, 22:09:24 »
Looks way, way to drastic to me...............
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #12 on: 29 June 2009, 22:12:36 »

Does he change spark plugs with the same method  :o
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #13 on: 29 June 2009, 22:45:42 »
what melon did that to a wheel? Can you not just buy a new key? If you dont have the key number is it not on car pass etc? Failing that if the key is original with the factory fit security bolts dont vx keep a record of the key number?
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Re: Removing Security Bolts
« Reply #14 on: 29 June 2009, 22:52:18 »
Woah thats drastic  :o - I'm not doing that! My alloys are fairly tidy.

I don't even have a car pass. Made decoding the radio fun. If I can't work out a way of getting them out myself then I'll send it down the garage. Would rather not have to though.
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