How To Open A Thule Roof Rack Without Key

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How to open a thule roof rack without 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. Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup. Go to any locksmith with the rack on the car so he can check the number and make you a key. Hope i helped somebody.

Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. Important to install or remove thule lock cylinders you will need a change key. Thule isn t the only one that can make that key. My rather crude way of dealing with this type of lock is a large flat blade screwdriver with a hex shank for gripping with a spanner.

Set the box on a flat working surface. 12 27 2007 07 36 am 6. Well this threads like 3 years old but thanks smooth plug btw. Insert the screwdriver and twist in the normal opening direction.

Push down and in on this tab with your small screwdriver. There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks. While continuing to press on the tab with the screwdriver use a finger on your other hand to push down on the lock cylinder. A locksmith would probably be able to open it with a set of jigglers.

This should pop the lock cylinder loose. Thule carriers are hard shell clam shell style cargo carriers. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. Set the box on a flat working surface.

This will depress the spring mechanism and the tab. Enter the exact code found on your lock cylinder otherwise your lock might not be found. Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel. Just for future reference found the best cheapest place for thule or yakima replacement keys.

Enter the part number below to search for keys and locks. The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen. As such they use thule locks. If you have lost the change key enter d1251 in the search box below to order a replacement.