2004 accord needs some kind of key to unlock wheel lug nuts, bought car used no key to unlock , any thoughts advice on how to unlock or get new key, honda dealer was not very useful

 

first you have to determine the manufacturer of the locking nuts, if they are OEM Honda or not, then contact that manufacturer. If you can not locate a key then the real fun begins. I'm not sure of the best way to get it off, but its not fun any way you look at it.

 

orginal owner said they are honda locks but he can't find key, the local honda dealer blew me off, thoughts

 

perhaps see if you can find the same set of locking lug nuts through honda, as they would come with a key. It will cost you some money, but probably be cheaper/easier than the alternative

 

Lost key, lock extractor. It's an impact socket with a reverse thread inside. It will destroy the lock and the set cost $100 for 3 size sockets.

The previous owner of my car had someone work on it that impacted the locks ..... needless to say, the lock and key shattered upon tightening ...... I'd estimate that it had 20-30 ft.lbs. of torque on it ...... impact is the only thing that can do that.


A local mechanic may have a lock removal set available ..... ask a couple, then ask if they will remove yours for a few bucks.

 

I would try the easy solution first. There are only a few variations of the OE Honda lug nut lock "keys", find ANYONE near you that has the OE locking lugs and try the fit of their key.