How To Remove Vw Roof Rack Without Key

Rhino rack does not make just the replacement keys for their roof racks available.

How to remove vw roof rack without key.

As such they use thule locks. Remember to hit all the tumblers. I remember when i first got started on e30 s i took like an hour to remove a fucking steering wheel because the column was locked. The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.

I ve searched the internet called vw customer service and have contacted 2 vw dealers and i can t get any information on where to get this tool. Obviously this isn t a realistic option for you since you don t have any need for. Or a sawzall then you get to tinker with it at home. Then the junkyard closed and i had to leave.

Yeah time to pick that shit. Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup. Just for future reference found the best cheapest place for thule or yakima replacement keys. On the net where you bid for things ebay name is 101lock.

When a customer is needing a replacement key the only option is to locate the stamped number on the lock core and find a matching lock core set like rrrk005 4 for key 005 which includes two new keys along with lock barrels. I purchased a used 09 jsw with a factory roof rack. Then try using the locking key. Press your finger against the lock cylinder to keep it in place and use your other hand to pull out the master key.

Once it s inserted fully a quarter turn clockwise should lock in place the mechanism for instance one of the four feet of a car roof rack.