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Old 03-08-11 | 08:04 PM
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This thread is over a month old. How did it turn out Mandy?
Old 03-09-11 | 06:48 AM
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Have not done a thing. I have taken pics to send to McGard, not sent it yet.

Or else I have to visit the dealer so they can use their master and give me the code so I can order a key.

Or else I will just bust the 2 remaining locks and not even use locks anymore. I actually busted 1 already but did not move. I will take to my mechanic friend and ask his advise, or he can bust the 2 locks loose.
Old 03-11-11 | 01:55 PM
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As mentioned before, going for regular wheels nuts worked for me as well.
Old 03-12-11 | 08:47 AM
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Default Locking Lugnuts

After my first flat. I pulled all of them off my car.
Old 03-14-11 | 10:04 AM
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I also have the wheel lock nuts but want to replace them with regular nuts.
I have 2009 model with 7 spoke alloy wheel.
Does anyone know the Part Number of the OEM regular wheel nut ?
I want to buy online instead of from the local dealer, if possible.

thanks.
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Originally Posted by txt
I also have the wheel lock nuts but want to replace them with regular nuts.
I have 2009 model with 7 spoke alloy wheel.
Does anyone know the Part Number of the OEM regular wheel nut ?
I want to buy online stead of from the local dealer, if possible.

thanks.
Unless you have the original serial number when you bought the locks, there is no way to determine the lock number.

Dealers have Mcguard master keys they can try out, it is trial and error. Once they see a fit, they can ID the number and it cost $28 to get the key. I read this process on a thread here.
Old 03-14-11 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Unless you have the original serial number when you bought the locks, there is no way to determine the lock number.

Dealers have Mcguard master keys they can try out, it is trial and error. Once they see a fit, they can ID the number and it cost $28 to get the key. I read this process on a thread here.
Mandyfig,
I have the key to the lock wheel nut so I can remove them.

I want to replace the lock wheel nuts with the non-lock wheel nuts.
I am asking if any one has the P/N for the non-lock wheel nut from Lexus.
I searched the Sewell Lexus website but didn't see any listing with the non-lock wheel nut.
Old 03-15-11 | 06:44 AM
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Mandyfig,
I have the key to the lock wheel nut so I can remove them.

I want to replace the lock wheel nuts with the non-lock wheel nuts.
I am asking if any one has the P/N for the non-lock wheel nut from Lexus.
I searched the Sewell Lexus website but didn't see any listing with the non-lock wheel nut.
I had the same thing happen to my car. Took the car to the dealer, had the wheel locks (using the master lock) removed and put on non-lock wheel nuts on 4 wheels - no charge.
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I might just bring it over and see if they will charge me. I will even bring the replacement lug nuts.

Or since I have the fllor mat recall, might as well do it at the same time.

Thank you!
Old 03-15-11 | 10:06 AM
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Did anyone buy the regular (non-locking) wheel nuts ?
Do you have the part number of the non-locking nuts ?
Old 03-15-11 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rx400h1976
I had the same thing happen to my car. Took the car to the dealer, had the wheel locks (using the master lock) removed and put on non-lock wheel nuts on 4 wheels - no charge.
This!

Tell the stealership to remove the locks with their master key and replace them with regular lugs. Who's going to steal RX wheels anyhow?
Old 03-15-11 | 01:38 PM
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Got that right!

Except that the locks came with the wheels when I purchased my 7 spoke Gunmetal rim so I put them on.
Old 03-15-11 | 11:36 PM
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Lost one myself. I called McGard by looking up their phone number on the internet. Then the agent told me to fax or email a picture of the lug nut. I chose to email her a picture of the lug nut using my smartphone to snap and forward it to the provided email. She then replied back confirming of my lug nut code and her extension to call to make the order. It cost me $14 to replace. She came through for me! And, I received my goods 3 days later. ^_^
Old 03-16-11 | 07:25 AM
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Care to give me the number and her contact name? Thanks.
Old 03-16-11 | 10:17 AM
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Call 1-800-444-5847 and ask them to direct your call to Nancy

Her email: cs3@mcgard.com


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