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Dumb question - where are the keys to the wheel locks?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by njmurvin, Mar 31, 2010.

  1. njmurvin

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    Not in glovebox, console and couldn't find around the spare. Where did your dealer put your wheel lock key? I don't need it now, but it would suck to need it and not be able to find it.
     
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    Each dealer is different. Why not just ask him? He should also give you a card with the ID number of the locks, so that you can order extra keys or locks if you need to.
     
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    The ID number could be in the packet with the manuals. I didn't really look for that. The locks are a factory option, so I expected that the key would have been put in some consistent place. Sure, I could call the dealer . . . but that would be too easy!! :D
     
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    Philosophe 2010 Prius owner

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    There is a space in the spare tire tray to hold it. Remove the floor of your trunk, lift the plastic compartment and look under.

    Your dealer may have put it there.
     
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    Thought I looked there - but, I'll check again. Thx.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    At your dealership, in the back on the left side of the bench, there is a box of miscellaneous leftover parts. Your keys are in that box.

    ;)

    Tom
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The wheel locks are PIO, not Factory. My salesman looked for & showed the key to me before I accepted the car. It was in its space in the tray under the deck.
     
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    I found mine, no help from Dealer, in the spare tire compartment, under the plastic tray in the "trunk". There is a "holder" just made for the key there on top of the spare tire. It's just waiting there for you to find... and use!:D
     
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    Hopefully, it won't get used until the tires need rotating.
     
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    thanks for the heads up
     
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    Thanks, I have aftermarket rims that came with a key. I've let it rattle around in the plastic tray on the left side. Thanks to this thread I put it in the plastic tray.
     
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    Just yesterday I decided to buy my first set of new tires for my 2010 Prius IV. I went to Sears and they could not find that wheel lock key. I even went in the bay and tried to help them find it. The spot for it in the spare tire tray was empty. I called the Toyota dealership to see if they might have it in their spare parts box (thanks Tom LOL). The lady that in service just kept giving me a hard time about the last time I got an oil change. She insisted it was April 2011 per her records. It was actually less than 5 months ago. She was a real nasty hag. I have never had anyone service my car but that dealership and never used the spare or anything in that compartment. She said they usually use a master, which makes sense, but she argued with me for several minutes and never could tell me how the key got misplaced. I'm pretty sure I remember the salesman showing it to me when I picked up the car. It will cost me $35 for a new key. I could do without the locking nuts but I like them so I'll buy the key however I'll not go back there for service- maybe not for my next new Prius either.