Lost wheel nut key

[Buggyjam]

Doing some work on the motor and for the life of me couldn’t find the locking wheel nut key. I know where this has happened as last time wheels were off was at a bodyshop some months back. The frunk panel containing the lock nut etc was open when I picked the car up but stupidly didn’t check the key was replaced. Kicking myself now as clearly it isn’t. Bodyshop is closed for weekend but I know I’ll get no where asking if they still have it.

Its a 987 and wheels are Cayman s2. Does it look like this key is even a Porsche key or is it some random aftermarket thing? Presuming it is can opc order a new key or is it a case of cough your balls up for a new set? What a pain in the backside. I’ll never use that bodyshop again, they did a crap job on the paint too.

[cuprabob]

You could try these guys if the OPC can't help or want to take the piss
https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk

[Buggyjam]

cuprabob said:

You could try these guys if the OPC can't help or want to take the piss
https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk

Cheers for link. I’ll try as a back up. Real pain in the backside as it’s holding back work that needs doing. Frustrating it was bad enough they did a sloppy job in the first place now they’re going to cost me again

[Jimmy Riviera]

You’ll need the code for the key but OPC will have them or order in quickly. They are very poor quality and break easily under frequent use or too much torque so OPC tend to stock them as they are frequently asked for.

Good luck.

[Jimmy Riviera]

You’ll need the code for the key but OPC will have them or order in quickly. They are very poor quality and break easily under frequent use or too much torque so OPC tend to stock them as they are frequently asked for.

Good luck.

[Buggyjam]

Jimmy Riviera said:

You’ll need the code for the key but OPC will have them or order in quickly. They are very poor quality and break easily under frequent use or too much torque so OPC tend to stock them as they are frequently asked for.

Good luck.

Cheers! Where do I find the code? Or will the opc be able to find it?

[Jimmy Riviera]

That’s a good question. I had the original (broken) key which was stamped with the code. There might be a record of the key code in the service manual otherwise it might be a case of taking the car to the OPC and getting them to try the different profiles I’m afraid.

[David W.]

Not a solution for the OP but how often do alloy wheels get stolen? Are locking keys and the hassle and risk that go with them worth it.

Another problem is deterioration of Porsche nuts on older cars. They lose their corners so standard 19mm socket slips. I got out of a problem with a couple by knocking an 18mm socket on which gripped enough to get them off. All wheel nut were then replaced with new ones.
DW

[Buggyjam]

Jimmy Riviera said:

That’s a good question. I had the original (broken) key which was stamped with the code. There might be a record of the key code in the service manual otherwise it might be a case of taking the car to the OPC and getting them to try the different profiles I’m afraid.

Yeah, I’m heading down on the morrow. I really hope it’s a porsche locking nut, not an aftermarket random one. And even more I hope they can identify it and just order one. The hassle and money this has caused. I had to get the crap job the body shop did resprayed too.

I’ll report back what the opc say in case it helps anyone else with similar problem of lost key

[Buggyjam]

David W. said:

Not a solution for the OP but how often do alloy wheels get stolen? Are locking keys and the hassle and risk that go with them worth it.

Another problem is deterioration of Porsche nuts on older cars. They lose their corners so standard 19mm socket slips. I got out of a problem with a couple by knocking an 18mm socket on which gripped enough to get them off. All wheel nut were then replaced with new ones.
DW

Exactly. If they can’t replace it and they have to be forcibly removed (hopefully without damaging the alloys) I’m ditching them. Locking wheel nuts seem more hassle than they’re worth and a bit past the times. Can’t see anyone jacking up my car in the average 30 mins it gets left in my local town in daytime for a set of Boggo porsche wheels. It’s not the 1980s. Around here they ether hijack the lot at traffic lights, come into your house and demand the keys or radio clone your key signal. Either way, they take the lot, when it happens.