How To Open A Thule Roof Rack Without Key

Push down and in on this tab with your small screwdriver.

How to open a thule roof rack without key.

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. 2 keys two with shipping around 6 5 they also have change keys for almost half of that amount. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle.

Enter the part number below to search for keys and locks. Important to install or remove thule lock cylinders you will need a change key. Hope i helped somebody. 12 27 2007 07 36 am 6.

If you have lost the change key enter d1251 in the search box below to order a replacement. On the net where you bid for things ebay name is 101lock. Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel. This should pop the lock cylinder loose.

Thule carriers are hard shell clam shell style cargo carriers. 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. Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup. Insert the screwdriver and twist in the normal opening direction.

This will depress the spring mechanism and the tab. Just for future reference found the best cheapest place for thule or yakima replacement keys. Well this threads like 3 years old but thanks smooth plug btw. While continuing to press on the tab with the screwdriver use a finger on your other hand to push down on the lock cylinder.

Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel. There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks. Set the box on a flat working surface. Thule isn t the only one that can make that key.

Set the box on a flat working surface. Carefully bore out the lock cylinder. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle. A locksmith would probably be able to open it with a set of jigglers.