What happens if you lose your Thule key?
Replacement keys or cylinders can be purchased from the Keys and Locks page on Thulecom If the keys were lost and this number was not written down, contact a local Thule dealer and inquire if they have the Thule Master Key Ring which can be used to identify the matching key Replacement keys can then be ordered here
How do you unlock Thule with key?
Unlock the mechanism with the locking key Insert the locking key (one of the keys with “teeth”) into the slot and make a counterclockwise quarter-turn The mechanism should unlock — for instance, you’d now be able to remove your ski from the rack
Do Thule roof racks lock?
Quick FAQ Answer Thule roof racks generally come with two to four locks that utilize a key to securely attach the rack to your car The key is the size of a normal house key and can be added to your key chain to take with you when you leave the car and your rack system
How do you open a Thule box?
Unlocking: Insert the key and turn clockwise to the unlocked position The key can only be removed when the box lid is closed and locked Locking: To close, press down on the lid at the front and rear of the box Turn the key counterclockwise to lock
How do you drill out a Thule lock cylinder?
Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel Position the drill bit into the dead-center of the metal barrel Carefully bore out the lock cylinder Take great care to go in straight and not drill the plastic edges of the cargo box
Will Thule locks fit Yakima?
Thule and Yakima lock cores are produced by the same factory although the cores themselves are physically different The Thule core is longer and has a fifth tumbler The cores themselves are therefore not interchangeable
How do you remove a Thule roof box lock?
Make sure that the roof box is locked Using the original key turn the key 45 degrees CLOCKWISE “so the big hand is at about 10:30” and withdraw the key Push the master key (the one with the square cornered head) into the lock barrel When you withdraw it the lock barrel will come out
How do I unlock Yakima rack without key?
Lost Keys You will just need to use a “Control Key”, uncut key, to remove the lock core and get the core / Key number from side of the core, see image below Once the core is removed, the SKS key code will be on the side or back of the lock core
What is a universal change key?
The Thule Universal Change Key D1251 is used to insert or remove Thule One-Key lock cores from Thule lock housings It works by dropping all of the locking tabs to one side of the lock core, including the rearmost tab The Thule Universal Change Key only works on lock cores in the unlocked position
Can a locksmith make a Thule key?
The Thule utilizes a key blank which the majority of hardware stores do not carry The blank is an X132 Almost any locksmith carries this key and can duplicate it
Can I drill out a Thule lock?
In order to remove the lock core you will just need to continue drilling, working your way up to a larger drill bit until the lock core releases Once it does you can then use the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part # TH450200 to install a new one which comes with the change key
Are all Yakima SKS keys the same?
SKS stands for “Same Key System” These types of cores enable you to lock all your Yakima products with just one key When replacing a core on your Yakima product, you may need a Control key to remove your existing unlocked core so you can transfer the core to a different Yakima product
How do I replace my lost Yakima key?
But what if you don’t know your Yakima key number? You can find a locksmith to pick the lock, and pull the core for you You can order one of every Yakima key, and return the ones you don’t need You can arrange to mail your locked rack to a store, and have them send it back to you, along with the keys you need
How do you pronounce Thule?
Thule is pronounced “too-lee” In 1942, Thule was founded by the Thulin family, when Erik Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a Pike Trap that he designed and began selling to the fisherman of Scandinavia
Do I need locks for my roof rack?
Roof rack locks are recommended for when you need to use your roof rack, but when you’re not using the rack, you should take it off the car and store it in your garage Some roof racks have no way of permanently securing to your vehicle; some have built-in locks
Are all Thule keys the same?
In order to have all your Thule lock cores keyed alike, all the locks should use the same lock core The number on the lock is the key number The locks are sold individually when you specify a lock number You’ll also need the change key, part # 853-1251 if you don’t already have it
Can I make a copy of a Thule key?
We actually don’t manufacture the keys but order directly from Thule If you were to cut a generic key to use for a Thule lock, you might run into some problems but you can try I recommend getting a replacement key that is made by Thule
How do I lock my Thule ski rack to crossbars?
There are 4 lock cylinders included with the SnowPack, two will go into the carrier and lock the skis/boards to the rack and then you can put one in each foot of the carrier to lock it to the crossbar If you use the T bolt feet you will need to lock the end of your crossbar to secure the rack to the crossbar
What if I lost my Yakima key?
Call a locksmith to unlock your Yakima product so you can use the change key to remove the core and check to see what key number you need Stop by your local Yakima dealer to see if they have Yakima keys in-stock They can systematically check all the keys until they find the right one