How To Open A Thule Roof Rack Without Key

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How to open a thule roof rack without key.

On the net where you bid for things ebay name is 101lock. Well this threads like 3 years old but thanks smooth plug btw. Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel. 12 27 2007 07 36 am 6.

As such they use thule locks. Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel. A locksmith would probably be able to open it with a set of jigglers. 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.

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. While continuing to press on the tab with the screwdriver use a finger on your other hand to push down on the lock cylinder. 2 keys two with shipping around 6 5 they also have change keys for almost half of that amount. Go to any locksmith with the rack on the car so he can check the number and make you a key.

Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. This will depress the spring mechanism and the tab. Push down and in on this tab with your small screwdriver. Hope i helped somebody.

Insert the screwdriver and twist in the normal opening direction. 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. Set the box on a flat working surface.

There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks. This should pop the lock cylinder loose. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. Thule isn t the only one that can make that key.

Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup. Enter the exact code found on your lock cylinder otherwise your lock might not be found. The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen. Carefully bore out the lock cylinder.