How To Open A Roof Box Without Keys

Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle.

How to open a roof box without keys.

If you would like to reuse the lock core then you would need to obtain a replacement key which we may very well have for you but i would need to know the number of the lock core on your cargo box. Unfortunately there isn t a way to locate the right key without having that number. Set the box on a flat working surface. I finally did open it but had to use a wrench to turn the key the last quarter turn and put a pretty good bend into the key making me think this thing is going to break off in the lock if i have to do that again.

In order to open your locked sportrack vista xl cargo box part sr7018 you have two options. Unfortunately we forgot the key to the thule lock and could not open the box. Opening a locked roof box honestly posted by. Called out rac and they opened with a screwdriver.

18 5 2006 at 10 06am ok this is a bit odd. 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. These attach to thule roof racks on vehicles and are watertight. Opening a locked roof box honestly date posted.

I ve picked up a karrite roof box from my local freecycle group if you ve not heard of freecycle you should try it its allows people to give away things they no longer need without sending them to landfill anyway this roof. Key2code online key cutters can supply a large range of high quality after market replacement roof box roof bar cycle carrier and ski rack keys cut to your locks code this service is especially useful if you have lost your only roof box key or you do not have access to or are put off by the cost of using a quality locksmith or high street key cutter key2code have made buying your. Warned me it might damage lock but it didn t and new keys arrived from thule for when i got home. I have some advice based on what happened to us recently.

I believe this happens because there are these long metal bars inside the box that are supposed to move when you turn the key but the bars bend out of shape sometimes and won t. Losing the key can be inconvenient but a simple method exists to get a replacement key. I did the same when i borrowed a thule box and lost keys at service area on way to cornwall. Replacement lock cylinder and keys for a thule roof rack cargo box.

The karrite carrier is a storage device that can be attached to a car roof. It is secured by a single lock that can be opened only by using the proper key. With the number you will be able to pick out the correct replacement key to open your cargo box. I brought my son from germany to study in nottingham and we took his stuff also in a roof box.