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Where to find code for wheel locks? Or replacement?

7.6K views 14 replies 8 participants last post by  ejprenPAC22  
All dealers (should) have 'master' keys to those locks, and should be able to remove the locks for you during tire rotation. My only BIG caution to you is, if this is a Pacifica with the 20" wheel option, and your wheel locks look like these, the open-ended ones where the stud shows - GET THEM OFF ASAP. I know from (terrible) experience.
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Yours look like the closed-ended, more 'normal' ones. Your dealer should be able to remove those with their 'master' key set. While you're there, get them to identify which 'key' code is yours, and order you a replacement. I'd hope at no charge if it wasn't included in the van during the prep/delivery process. Maybe it's under a seat, or in the rear compartment with the tire inflator? Good luck.
 
Yes, McGard, and those locks were specifically designed NOT to be used on wheels where they are exposed. IMO, Chrysler screwed up and knew this, and did nothing for multiple model years. a LOT of folks locks rusted/seized on their wheels. Mine included. You can find these locks and see the warning at www.mcgard.com You might have luck snapping a really good picture of the key/teeth pattern of yours, they only make so many 'key' combinations. They will likely 'sell' you a key, like they did to me, to try your luck at removal. you MIGHT get lucky... depends upon how long yours have been on, the weather conditions, etc. Personally, trying to do my first tire rotation, I broke 2 keys, the dealer another 2, it was a SH*&Q#$SHow. Threatening legal action, and finally the use of going thru the National Center for Dispute Settlement, the federal? advocacy group involved in new vehicle warranty issues/disputes, did the trick. I was armed with a LOT of evidence and ready to expose. They settled and simply paid what they should have all along for the damage their "factory trained/authorized dealer representatives' did in trying to remove these locks. IF your vehicle is still under the original mfg warranty, try looking into www.ncdsusa.org. I wish you luck.