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Citreon C4 alloy locknut key....

  • 26-05-2009 9:56pm
    #1
    demanufactured
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    Just discovered that this is missing from the kit in the boot with the spare wheel...

    Only have the car over a month so gonna ring the garage it was baought from in the morning (not a citreon dealer , big vw dealer in portumna)

    Does anyone know where to get one if I have no luck with the garage , need it before or on friday morning , as were headin on a trip to clare that day.

    Any help appreciated folks.


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  • #2
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    know i only posted an hour ago but im bumping this hope ye can help......


  • #3
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    bumping again :(


  • #4
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    I'd imagine a dealer is the only place you could get one and it would need to be ordered. Might have it by friday at a push but unfortunately, probably not!!


  • #5
    gniie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭gniie


    If it is a security Key(antiteft device) than you might have a problem. They have normaly a unic pattern. If it is just a standard locknut key, than any motor factor can sell you a universal one, normaly fits 4 sizes and it is in shape of a cross.


  • #6
    TimMcC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭TimMcC


    demanufactured wrote: »
    Just discovered that this is missing from the kit in the boot with the spare wheel...

    Only have the car over a month so gonna ring the garage it was baought from in the morning (not a citreon dealer , big vw dealer in portumna)

    Does anyone know where to get one if I have no luck with the garage , need it before or on friday morning , as were headin on a trip to clare that day.

    Any help appreciated folks.

    Hi
    I had this problem reciently with the older Picasso when getting new tyres . Citroen main dealer was quoting €40 at the time with a 2 week delivery for the socket . I also would have to provide the chassis number so they could order the correct socket ( there are about 6 different types ) . In the end the place where I was buying the tyres managed to get the security nuts off and I replaced them with standard nuts at €5 each . The citroen dealer was anything but helpfull . I asked if I could just drive down to them and they could loosen the nuts on each wheel with thier own set they refused stating I would need to book it in :mad:

    Tim


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  • #7
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Did you check the glovebox OP?


  • #8
    Twin-go
    Closed Accounts Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Twin-go


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Did you check the glovebox OP?

    or the storage compartment under the passanger seat?


  • #9
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    hav'nt checked those , the missus has the car at work so will get her to check, rang dealer where the car was purchased , waitin on a call back , if all fails and cant get one, would advanced pit stop/fast fit be able to remove them and replace them with standard wheelnuts as we need the car for a journey on friday. :(


  • #10
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Does the car actually have a puncture? If not, i'd be inclined to throw a can of TyreWeld in the boot for now. In any case, this is for the dealer where you bought the car to sort out - whether that means replacing the locknut or recovering the car if you do get a puncture. Do make sure to search the car properly first, though.;)


  • #11
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    No it has'nt got a punctured Anan, just concerned in case.

    Just got off the phone with a dealer in ennis and he told me it will take 2 weeks to get it :(

    Still waiting on a call back from dealer.

    Bollox to this.......Ill have to go at em with a hammer if i cant get one.


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  • #12
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    demanufactured wrote: »
    No it has'nt got a punctured Anan, just concerned in case.

    Just got off the phone with a dealer in ennis and he told me it will take 2 weeks to get it :(

    Still waiting on a call back from dealer.

    Bollox to this.......Ill have to go at em with a hammer if i cant get one.
    No offence, but why are you making this your problem? Just let the dealer sort it out.


  • #13
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Because it will be a loada hassle for us if we did get a puncture this weekend , and were in athlone while the dealer is in portumna.


  • #14
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    demanufactured wrote: »
    Because it will be a loada hassle for us if we did get a puncture this weekend , and were in athlone while the dealer is in portumna.
    The way i'd look at it is this:

    1. You'd have to be quite unlucky to get a puncture in the next two weeks anyway

    2. Even if you do, a can of TyreWeld would most likely do the trick

    3. If you do need to get a wheel off, the dealer who sold you the car is responsible for any associated costs.

    4. If you take a hammer to the locknuts, any damage is your responsibility.

    By the way, do you have roadside recovery either with the car, with your insurance, or separately?


  • #15
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Yep we have AA cover :)


  • #16
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    demanufactured wrote: »
    Yep we have AA cover :)
    Well there ya go - just wait for the new key, and if you do happen to get unlucky call the AA!


  • #17
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Will be passing the Dealer where we bought it on friday and they are going to take out the locknuts for me and give me new ones.


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