How screwed am I?

[u/Capable-Temporary-68]

This is my first time changing my tires (2016 civic) im assuming I put too much force into the wheel lock key that it kinda snapped inside of the nut? I can order a replacement key easily but what do I do about half the key being stuck inside the nut? Thanks.

[u/thenamewithitall]

If the security socket is magnetic, try get a magnet onto that broken off shard on the left, pull it out and then use a pick or something like a screwdriver to try and pry the rest of the key out of the groove.

[u/thenamewithitall → u/thenamewithitall]

If successful, spray some penetrant like WD40 into the base of the lug, let it sit and you could even tap it a few times with a non marring soft blow mallet to try unlock the threads and try again with a new socket.