1999 Honda Civic ANTI THEFT LOCKING WHEEL NUTS

1999 HONDA CIVIC
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1999 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 80,00O miles

I THINK WHEEL NUTS WERE PUT ON WITH AIR GUN ,ON TRYING TO REMOVE WITH SPECIAL SOCCKET INSIDE STAR SHAPE SHEARED OFF.HOW DO I GET NUTS OFF OR FIND REPLACEMENTSOCKET
Apr 7, 2009 at 10:23 PM
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Believe it or not you can get more torque with a breaker bar than a air gun. It is more likley the key was weakened.

IF they are OEM locking lug nuts, the dealer can provide a new key. If they are aftermarket, contact the manufacturer of them.

If neithe is feasable, then the nut can be torched off, although rim damage is possible. The stud would need to be replaced in the scenario.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals
Apr 7, 2009 at 10:32 PM
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