i need to put on a spare cuz i got a flat but i cannot unlock the oem lug lock i have the key which i tried forcing counter-clock wise and clockwise but it wont budge a bit, i ended up breaking the key and now i dont know what to do i understand the keys are unique any suggestions please


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I am aware the dealer has them but I cannot drive to the dealer its a complete flat and I am not going to tow the car there either, do you guys think if I bring the original lug key which has numbers on it they will be able to provide me with the exact key needed? I need to re-park my car soon or else I'll get a ticket any advice at all is greatly appreciated. :-(

 

Go to the dealer or anyone that services a lot of Lexus cars. They should have the master key set and have a lock key that fits your locks. The locks are not as unique as you think they are. It is rare you'd find someone with the same key pattern as you, but believe it or not my moms old 92 ES300 and my 2004 RX330 had the same lock pattern. Anyway, like I said since there are only so many patterns send to Lexus, the dealership or a Lexus service center should have the master lock set.

If not, just go to a gas station and have them air gun it off. What they will do is take a 19mm socket, jam it one, then blast it with the air gun to remove it. Your lugs are severely over torque that is why you can't remove them. If they were properly torqued, you could have removed them yourself with a 19mm jammed on and a breaker bar.

 

I'll go to the dealer tomorrow without my car and with the original lug key and see if they'er going to be able to replace that, thanks for your reply CK6Speed

 

u could temporarily use something like fix a flat.....then go get air then go to dealer, then go to a tire shop. gl

 

for lexus's wheel locks, use a 12point 21mm socket. hammer that ***** on top of the wheel lock and proceed to take it off as u normally would

 

I got this sorted out a while ago thought I'd share some info.

I contacted Bay Ridge Lexus and they wanted to charge me over a 100$ just to take the lug lock off. I asked them to sell me a key and they told me that's not possible and I'd have to buy a whole set (4 new lug locks + new key).

Then I called McGard which is the company that makes the locks, I explained to customer support that I broke the key and was stuck with a flat. The CS people were very helpful they did ask me if I had the original manual that came with the locks for a part # which I did not I then took close up pix of the lock which their technician was able to identify and I had a brand new key next week shipped for 14.99 total.

FU Bay Ridge Lexus

Hopefully this info will help somebody out in the future.

McGard Customer Support - 7166628980

Take care.

 

McGard is really good about that. They make the outdrive locks for powerboats and such, and they can do the same replacement via good picture or even a drawing.

I just took mine off. I have GS400 wheels on my GS300. There are a lot fancier wheels for fockers to focus on stealing; than mine.

 

hahaha

and while we here..

FU lexus of memphis

 

dam should of seen this one coming... haha i lost my key while changin up my rims somehow end up using a 12 point and hittin it with a hammer.... lol

 

Me too! I'm going to see if I can just buy a new key though..

 

I lost my key, went to the local Lexus dealer and walked out with a new key. I tend to leave the key on the lug and drive off, losing the key. I painted the latest one flourescent orange so i don't do it again.

 

^ I did that twice a few months ago.
I put my coilovers on and realized I lost my key.

Went to the dealership, bought a replacement for $19.99
then did the exact same thing and lost that one too.