I have done a daft thing. After changeing a wheel I forgot to release the wheel unlocking socket and drove off. Is there anyway to find out the locking socket code.

I looked at the original build spec online and it specifies lockable wheel nuts but does not give a code. I know they can be forcibly removed having had this done many years ago hopefully this will not be needed this time. Thanks for any advice.

Edited 22 May, 20251 yr by Karock

There are lots of sellers on eBay who get you to send a picture from which they match what you need,

Many thanks Mumpsim, I had no idea firms offered that service.

Great Forum!!

You could take it to a Skoda dealer and ask if they have a full set. You may be able to get them to try until they find the one that fits. They should have a code on them, so you may be able to order one from them, or use the code on Ebay.

Thanks for the tip but as we live some way from the main Skoda dealer it was easier and probably a lot cheaper to order one from eBay at less than £20. Coming from China so not a quick delivery but barring a catastrophe should be fine.

It’s usually in the front of the manual on a sticker. Unless they stopped doing that now.

When I bought my last Subaru (where have those 10 years gone?), they must have used “shop bought” locking nuts, as I got a plastic box with 4 standard (used) nuts, and the “key” nut. Code on the box label. I know it needed one extra nut, as spare could not accept the locking nut.