Yeah time to pick that shit.
How to remove vw roof rack without key.
Remember to hit all the tumblers.
Remove the master key and try the locking key.
There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.
Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.
I purchased a used 09 jsw with a factory roof rack.
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.
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.
I want to remove the crossbars and the car did not come with the tool needed to remove them.
Or a sawzall then you get to tinker with it at home.
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.
On the net where you bid for things ebay name is 101lock.
The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.
Obviously this isn t a realistic option for you since you don t have any need for.
Rhino rack does not make just the replacement keys for their roof racks available.
Then the junkyard closed and i had to leave.
Press your finger against the lock cylinder to keep it in place and use your other hand to pull out the master key.
Then try using the locking key.