Lowering screw for spare tire

I recently wanted to check the tire pressure on my spare (2011 Toyota Tacoma). When I inserted the crank in the hole (like the last time I checked a year ago), nothing was clicking in. I looked with a flashlight, and all I'm seeing is a circular lock that matches the wheel lock key. But I have no adapter to reach in and get it. This wasn't the setup a year ago...did something fall off? I can't get the damn thing down.

 

Do you have the McGard lock on the spare?

 

Well, it sure looks like one. But I definitely didn't use one the the last time I lowered it, and I don't seem to have this part. I'm baffled as to what happened between now and then. Here's a pic;

 

yea thats a lock alright, your going to need the number to get a replacement key from McGard.

 

I bought it used. Not sure it's in the paperwork...

 

oh check all your paperwork, its a small white card with that info on it, also look in the bag the jack lever is stored in.

 

If it's the same like a wheel lock, you might want to try something like this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGpuFwEKpUM

 

or glovebox.

 

Yep. No card. No key.

 

That video will work on the wheel locks but not on the spare tire lock. There is not enough room and the lock is recessed. OP call McGard to see if they can help you out.

 

Thanks all for the help. Calling them first thing tomorrow.

 

Good luck

 

Dealer should have master kit. You had to have the adapter at one point. Nothing fell off.

 

We had a set of master keys for the wheel locks at the dealership but never the keys for the spare tire lock, but can't hurt to ask.

 

Look in the bright side, at least you're finding out now when you don't need the spare rather than finding out when its needed.

 

We have both so I would assume others would.. Then again.........