Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

ChrisSlicks

The 350 ones were a version of McGard, not sure what the 370 ones are.

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MacDaddy

Gents refer your Nissan dealer to the TSB issued in August 2009 it is listed in the service TSB section on this forum. Print out a copy and put it in the service Managers hand and if necessary the GM's hand and tell them to fix it. It is ridiculous that these dealers are still putting the wrong wheel locks on the vehicles.

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Classification: Reference: Date:
WT09-001a NTB09-024a August 4, 2009
2009 370Z / 350Z ACCESSORY WHEEL LOCKS
This bulletin has been amended. Additional information has been added on page 2.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 370Z (Z34) Coupe
2009 350Z (Z33) Roadster
SERVICE INFORMATION
The accessory Wheel Lock Nuts for 370Z are different than those for 350Z.
When installing Wheel Lock Nuts, make sure to use the correct Part Number as listed
below.
2009 370Z Coupe
DESCRIPTION MODEL PART NUMBER
Wheel Locks (4-pc set)
(With Flat Washer Style)
370Z Coupe 999W2-JT000

Jme370

On my first 370, I had one lock break when I was putting on new tires. I called the sales manager that sold me the car and said you sold me the wrong wheel locks (they wouldn't include them in the deal). He basically told me to F off. A few months later I traded my 09 for a 10 ZR and did not go to the same dealership. Their loss. Needless to say I have the correct locks on my new Z!

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ddanis60

Funny how their either too stupid or don't care enough to lose your business and possibly people you tell about this all over 100 or more bucks and a safety issue! So minor in the grand scheme of things to them to just pay attention and help out. But no. 10s of thousands of dollars lost.

BigCatZ

Hey all, Today i got the exact same problem.. Picture on the first page looks identical to what happened to me. i have the 19" sport rims(brand new 370z got 100kms on it!!). It is also the rear passenger wheel. Sounds like it can be fixed even though the stud is gone
E-mailed my dealer, waiting for a response, sadly though where i bought the car i'm about 18 hours away.. and the next closest nissan dealership is 8 hours away

ChrisSlicks

If the stud broke off that is an easy fix, they just bang it out and install a new stud. Sad that the dealerships are still installing the wrong locks! They are obviously not reading the TSB's. If you don't get immediate satisfaction call Nissan directly.

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boosted180

i dont have wheel locks on my car, but i have a question that's kind of related. the lug nuts for our cars are 21 or 22mm? it's weird, but on my car, when using a 21mm socket, it seems too tight (almost doesnt even fit), but 22mm is too loose. i had a shop work on my car a while ago, and i'm thinking maybe they put on the wrong nuts?? i dont remember having this problem before and i used to have to remove and tighten the nuts all the time when changing my pads before and after track days. i'm pretty sure it's supposed to be 21mm. someone correct me if i'm wrong. thanks.

kenchan

21mm

BigCatZ

FML...So on my situation today the dealership told me to bring to a local tire shop to get it repaired. So i went in today only to watch the Easy-Out(13/16 remover) fail to grip on the broken locking lug but also scratched and chipped my rim... waiting to see what the dealer can do now... absolutely frustrated...checked with everyone in this town and nobody has a solution. Wish a dealership was close by...

ChrisSlicks

The Easy-out isn't going to work. Use a special lug remover socket, I found mine at Pep-boys. It has sharpened threaded teeth that will bite onto the smooth surface of the broken lug with the use of an impact wrench.

Here is a link to what I used.

CTA Lug Nut Remover Wheel Lock Removal Tool Kit 3-Piece Set Fits Medium, Large & Extra Large Nuts/Locks

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BigCatZ

Update: Went to a machine shop yesterday and he gave me a 19MM socket to grip the broken nut. We tested it on another locking lug nut and it grabbed and held on the tip amazingly hard(had to use a vice to separate them). Sure enough with little force and NO DAMAGE to the rim it grabbed and unscrewed it, no problem. Just goes to show if you want something done right... Do it yourself

ChrisSlicks

Good job!

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MightyBobo

I did the same thing when I had a similar issue years ago on my old camaro. Took a socket, smacked it on with an extension/hammer, and took the lug right off.

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speedworks

Add me to the list. So frustrated, was in the middle of Swift springs install, and went to finish in the back, and one of them broke right off. Can seem to find any tools to get it off - been to all of the autoparts stores and sears. Supposedly Sears has a Lugout tool, but the one near me don't have them. So frustrated - attempted to drip the edges and try to get a grip, didn't work, and marked the wheel a little. Also, tomorrow, I plan to hammer a 19mm on it and see if that works. Unfortunately, the dealer I bought the car from, went out of business, so I see no help from Nissan....

ddanis60

Hope you get it all figured out man. Frustrating situation for sure