How To Open A Thule Roof Rack Without Key

Set the box on a flat working surface.

How to open a thule roof rack without key. Hope i helped somebody. Thule isn t the only one that can make that key. If you have lost the change key enter d1251 in the search box below to order a replacement. Important to install or remove thule lock cylinders you will need a change key.

Thule carriers are hard shell clam shell style cargo carriers. Insert the screwdriver and twist in the normal opening direction. 12 27 2007 07 36 am 6. Go to any locksmith with the rack on the car so he can check the number and make you a key.

Should you lose your keys sadly there is very little to do other than drill out the lock barrel open the box and then replace with a new lock. A locksmith would probably be able to open it with a set of jigglers. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. Enter the part number below to search for keys and locks.

Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel. This should pop the lock cylinder loose. Just for future reference found the best cheapest place for thule or yakima replacement keys. Push down and in on this tab with your small screwdriver.

Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel. This will depress the spring mechanism and the tab. As such they use thule locks. Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.

The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks. Well this threads like 3 years old but thanks smooth plug btw.

On the net where you bid for things ebay name is 101lock. Set the box on a flat working surface. Enter the exact code found on your lock cylinder otherwise your lock might not be found. Carefully bore out the lock cylinder.