Spare wheel cover key

[gln82 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gln82]

I've also just purchased a 120 prado and the seller didn't supply the key for the wheel cover. I found that with some pressure on both sides of the cover down low it would come loose enough to slide off the bottom and then I can still lift it off then. I was also lucky the the lock is also missing for the nut on the spare wheel holder.

I found on eBay a replacement lock for the cover if I can figure out how to get the old one out and a lock for the nut.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/281480224834?nav=SEARCH
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/271554438084?nav=SEARCH

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

The actual nut/lock on the spare wheel itself is unlocked using the ignition key....Cheers Steve

[Turbo Piston Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Turbo Piston]

I've also just purchased a 120 prado and the seller didn't supply the key for the wheel cover. I found that with some pressure on both sides of the cover down low it would come loose enough to slide off the bottom and then I can still lift it off then. I was also lucky the the lock is also missing for the nut on the spare wheel holder.

I found on eBay a replacement lock for the cover if I can figure out how to get the old one out and a lock for the nut.

http://ebay.com.au/itm/281480224834?nav=SEARCH
http://ebay.com.au/itm/271554438084?nav=SEARCH

Hey mate, this link didn't work. I will try and get this sorted over the weekend too IF i have time. Otherwise the weekend after.

Thanks!

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

Hey turbo I'll be down seven hills way on Saturday, your welcome to try my key on the off chance it may work,.... Cheers Steve

[Turbo Piston Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Turbo Piston]

No way, that's where I hang out!Saturday I will be fishing though

Been waiting for this day, first time towing with the new car!

[gln82 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gln82]

Hey mate, this link didn't work. I will try and get this sorted over the weekend too IF i have time. Otherwise the weekend after.

Thanks!

Think I fixed the link. Cheers

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

I'm always down there that's where the in laws live just off Monaro st..... Cheers Steve

[Turbo Piston Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Turbo Piston]

I've also just purchased a 120 prado and the seller didn't supply the key for the wheel cover. I found that with some pressure on both sides of the cover down low it would come loose enough to slide off the bottom and then I can still lift it off then. I was also lucky the the lock is also missing for the nut on the spare wheel holder.

I found on eBay a replacement lock for the cover if I can figure out how to get the old one out and a lock for the nut.

http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/281480224834?nav=SEARCH
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/271554438084?nav=SEARCH

Yes this seems to work! Good find!

What is involved in removing the old lock? Is it just pop rivots?

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

sorry it was correct myebay took me to a picture of another locking nut..... Cheers Steve

[gln82 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gln82]

Yes this seems to work! Good find!

What is involved in removing the old lock? Is it just pop rivots?

I haven't'the figured that bit out yet but that could be all there is to it. We need someone to show a picture of what it looks like unlocked.

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

If I remember tomorrow I will take a pic for you and post up.... Cheers Steve

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It looks like you can remove the tab from the barrel via a screw, or the nut can slip over the tab. Don't think there are any pop rivets involved from the ebay picture.

[Turbo Piston Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Turbo Piston]

All sorted. Went to a locksmith. Did the whole job for $55. Didnt have to order new locks.