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      11-19-2008, 04:21 PM   #8
JonM
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Originally Posted by ersin View Post
It is generally the case that the dealers add wheel locks. They may be BMW parts but I do not think any come from the factory with it. If you have locking lug nuts you better have the key. If not, go back to where you got the car and get the key. Without it you will not (easily) get the wheels off.

If you have wheel locks and the key is not in the tool kit then look in the glove compartment or the case that the owners manual came in. Somebody may have been too lazy to place the key in the toolkit.
Also, you can buy spare wheel lock keys. I bought 2 so I can keep spares in my toolbox and and avoid going into the trunk every time I need to take a wheel off. However, you need the wheel lock code that comes with the OE BMW ones. It's on a small slip of paper in the parts box, which you may or may not get from your dealer. It is also cast into the wheel lock key if you look close at the key.
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