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I'm in the process of selling my Boxster (yes I know this is the 997 page) and during the buyers PPI, they discovered the lock key is missing. I had no idea it was gone and had never used it. Short of buying a whole new wheel lock set from Porsche, anybody know how to get a new key that will fit my locks. Grrrr, wheel locks. Dumbest thing ever. The only one the prevent from removing the wheels is the owner.
Do you have any documentation for the original lock?(serial number or key code?) If you do you might be able to go to stealership and see if they can get the right key. I’m not sure who manufactures the lock that Porsche sells. If you knew that you might be able to reach out to that company directly.
What about just getting rid of the locks all together?
most tire shops can get the locking nut off but the nut will be trashed and then you you could replace with std nut. That’s what I ended up doing in the past. Frustrating!
No, just the VIN of the car. That's the other problem. The locks have to come off as well in order to change them. That will require someone to get them off. It may all require a dealer or shop regardless. Frustrating yes but at least I didn't find out on the side of the road. It might be less expensive for the locks. I'm not sure you can buy 4 wheel lugs?
If you take the car to the dealer, they have all the keysets and can remove it for you. I never lost my key but I decided to just replace all the lock nuts anyway to avoid having issues with dealer techs forgetting to put it back in the front trunk after removing a wheel or if the car’s battery dies.
Yes, I would recommend taking it to the dealer, they will have the key and then replace those bolts with the standard bolts, around $10/piece. I just removed my wheel locks this past year. Criminals can get around wheel lock keys and it's more of a headache when you need to swap wheels.
Drive it to the dealer, ask them to remove the key locks and replace them with regular bolts. It's not expensive for 4 bolts. 10 minutes, you are done.
The dealer has a set of keys, each is numbered. Drive in, they test the set against yours and determine the key number. Given the number, they then can order you a new key/bolt. Really simple but expensive.... I did it, can't remember the cost but it wasn't cheap.
It's going to be expensive regardless. The dealer won't even glance out the window to look at it without a service fee. Bruce's idea might actually be the most cost effective, even if it's a ridiculous amount for a cheap key. The second it gets pulled in the bay to remove it, it's $$. I have found the dealer's won't do anything gratis, even if it's something simple like loosening your wheel locks in the parking lot so you can change the lugs onsite yourself.
I was replacing tires on my parents Volvo while they were on vacation, at a Mr Tire. Turns out they had wheel locks and no one knew where the key was. Luckily they also had the regular bolts.
A short drive to the Volvo dealership and the service advisor first said they can’t just take off the wheel locks and let me drive off but I said I had the other bolts so he brought out 2 boxes full of locks that I tried out.
Did it all myself in the drive through drop off area for free. Ymmv with Porsche but I’d be a bit annoyed if they tried to charge me anything.
This may work.... get another set of used lugs from ebay to replace the lock lug. Plenty of similar products out there, do some research before you buy. Common in auto parts stores.
I never used one but sure looks like it would work... anyone?
It's going to be expensive regardless. The dealer won't even glance out the window to look at it without a service fee. Bruce's idea might actually be the most cost effective, even if it's a ridiculous amount for a cheap key. The second it gets pulled in the bay to remove it, it's $$. I have found the dealer's won't do anything gratis, even if it's something simple like loosening your wheel locks in the parking lot so you can change the lugs onsite yourself.
The dealer does not have to remove your wheel, loosen the lug, nor even take your car into the bay. My dealer just had the tech come out into the parking lot with a box of locks... took a total of 15 seconds to do. I was not charged for any service, only the part. Gotta call when the part came in, and I picked it up. No extra charges.
Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atlanta)
Last edited by Bruce In Philly; 11-04-2023 at 12:18 PM.
If you take the car to the dealer, they have all the keysets and can remove it for you. I never lost my key but I decided to just replace all the lock nuts anyway to avoid having issues with dealer techs forgetting to put it back in the front trunk after removing a wheel or if the car’s battery dies.
I did the same. Drove over to the dealership and the parts rep handed me the master key lock set. I was able to find the right one, remove all the locks, and replace with standard lug nuts.
11-04-2023, 10:06 AM
Wheel Lock Key?
