How To Open A Thule Roof Rack Without Key

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How to open a thule roof rack without key.

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. Well this threads like 3 years old but thanks smooth plug btw. Thule carriers are hard shell clam shell style cargo carriers.

Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. Enter the part number below to search for keys and locks. 12 27 2007 07 36 am 6. Set the box on a flat working surface.

Insert the screwdriver and twist in the normal opening direction. Go to any locksmith with the rack on the car so he can check the number and make you a key. If you have lost the change key enter d1251 in the search box below to order a replacement. 2 keys two with shipping around 6 5 they also have change keys for almost half of that amount.

The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen. Hope i helped somebody. While continuing to press on the tab with the screwdriver use a finger on your other hand to push down on the lock cylinder. This will depress the spring mechanism and the tab.

There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks. As such they use thule locks. 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.

Push down and in on this tab with your small screwdriver. Thule isn t the only one that can make that key. 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.

Important to install or remove thule lock cylinders you will need a change key. This should pop the lock cylinder loose. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. 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.