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Old 03-02-2014 | 06:02 AM
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Need help - splined lug bolt

Hello, I bought my TT about 9 mos ago, and yesterday when I went to start my H&R spring project, I found one of these studs on each wheel, with no key. Doesn't look to be an irregular pattern, just an 18 spline head. Sorry for the phone pic...

Anybody ever see one of these, and have an idea where I can get a key? I'll hit discount tire tomorrow...

Thanks.
 
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Old 03-02-2014 | 06:53 AM
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That's the locking lug bolt, first check in the frunk underneath the floor that is usually where the key is kept...if the key isn't there then go to a dealership because they have the key to remove them. Then you could either buy a new set of locking lugs with a key or replace them with four regular lug bolts.
 
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Hello, I bought my TT about 9 mos ago, and yesterday when I went to start my H&R spring project, I found one of these studs on each wheel, with no key. Doesn't look to be an irregular pattern, just an 18 spline head. Sorry for the phone pic...

Anybody ever see one of these, and have an idea where I can get a key? I'll hit discount tire tomorrow...

Thanks.
Looks like the Porsche locking lug bolt. Have you exhausted your search for the key - there's a space for it in the trunk with the other tools. Sometimes previous owners would put in center console or glove box. Absent finding the key, your Porsche dealer (or maybe even a good tire shop) should have a set of keys. There are other brute-force ways to get it off but the key would be the best. God luck.
 
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Old 03-02-2014 | 06:56 AM
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Ok thanks. I guess it was an even dumber question than I thought!

Went out and found the key just where it was supposed to be. Duhhh. Thanks all.
 

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