Citroen Peugeot locking wheel nuts removed at home DIY car universal

I didn't have the locking key so ordered one from ebay that looked like it fitted. It didnt quite but i hammered it on and got 3 nuts off. The other nut needed a T55 torx and an 8mm TCT drill bit, although others have had success with Cobalt drill bits as they are harder apparently.
A link to the tool, there are many sellers www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_...

[@cupidstock]

Firstly, I can't thank you enough for making this video! Clear and concise, all tools and sizes covered.

[@tonybennett8839]

Thank you for this, my son had a blow out on his driving exam and due to the locking not being crap I needed to find a way to remove the bolt. Followed your method but the botch bits were rubbish so bought a 9mm dewalt cobalt bit from screwfix and it drilled it perfectly, the 8mm bit was too small for the t55 socket, the 9mm did the job perfectly with a 2kg lump hammer.

[@BJHAUTO]

Another extremely effective way is to hammer down on the protruding section with a sharp punch, crack it in 2 (or sometimes 3) and hammer an 11mm 6-side socket over the head. Saves on the possible broken torx bit which provides it's own ball-aches. I've never been beaten by a set of locking nuts in my time so if anyone needs ideas on other brands, hit me up

[@davidallott2992]

Great video. I read the comments and just drilled into the first section where the locking nut ring is. 4mm then 8mm drill (Wickes std HSS drill set). The torx 50 inpact socket (Blue Spot - ex US Pro) spun in the end as the bolt was on very hard. So then hammered the 10mm star drive (US Pro standard - not impact) into the hole which gave a deeper engagement and did the trick

[@richardtiiird8464]

Did this ted and it worked a treat. No more wheel nuts Bloody things

[@davehill1811]

As below many many thx mate simple and 100% effective, no local garages would touch it, once I had right kit took about 30 minutes , result! All the best

[@ozigoo2422]

Thanks so much, I used a T50 and 8mm, be careful not to snap the drill bit off in hole, which I did on my last one, luckily it was a smaller pilot drill which snapped deep down and I was able to drill the top bit about 4mm in with the 8mm and tap the torx in the top bit which didnt break off..Maybe try that first, ie just drill the top section about 4mm in with the 8mm and see if you can tap in the torx and undo it without breaking the top off...Thanks again, got quoted AU$150 to do the job by a pro...so saved me

[@gfurse]

Huge thank you. Managed to get 4 off today with a slightly bigger hex. Drill, hit and turn. Classic Peugeot.

[@tenfootvoyager]

Many thanks for this video. Worked a treat but at 74 nearly killed me. Got 3 off (just) 4th one defeated me and I must have tapped it back. What a crappy design.

[@petebaker3723]

At last a sensible approach and cool/clear video - Many thanks

[@terryatkinson3182]

Turned this job down for a neighbour as it is risky on someone's car, ok on my own. His ordinary nuts were Very tight and Peugeot said it would take weeks for a new key. Tyre place have the job now and they said they weren't looking forward to it😚

[@mrlister2000]

Drill a 9mm hole and knock in a 10mm tapered bar. Does exactly the same, however, if anyone tries this or another other method please be careful because if the wheel nut has been severely over-tightened with an airgun (the garage monkeys love this "toy") the bar or torx bit can start to twist and break off.

[@maggieshangammer6399]

Bought the same Bosch drill bits and T55 torx head. From my own experience, all the drill bits I used all went blunt and didn't even manage to get to the inner part of the nut. I would also say the t55 size is a bit big compared to the 8mm drill bit a T45 could possibly be a better match. But I may be wrong. Gonna get some cobalt drill bits and see if that will do the job fingers crossed.

[@GTKOLT]

Thank you works like a charm today ;)

[@dwmackay6907]

Thanks, brilliant. I was thinking I had dug myself into deeper trouble as I drilled.. But it worked as described!!

[@denny2scots]

Thank you for the tip

[@ESSA20]

I have citroen 2011 c3 1.4hdi , the locking nut is deep in the alloy, by the looks of it they look the same locking nut in the video. What i wanted to ask was was your locking nut deep too. I want this method because j don't see alternative method.

[@waynemaddams3151]

Same with our car, key was missing. I’m trying to find someone with a key that’s similar to the bolts. 👍

[@markuskauranen7198]

Thanks a lot for the video, helped me out a lot!! Karma points to you fellow earthling 🙏🏻

[@terryatkinson3182]

One down, only 3 to go🤗👍🇮🇪