Can't get roof bars off.
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Got hold of a 2006 Nissan Xtrail Aventura as a general dogsbody - does the job well.
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Mothersruin said:
Got hold of a 2006 Nissan Xtrail Aventura as a general dogsbody - does the job well.
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Squirt into keyhole and repeat until key turns
Mammasaid said:
Mothersruin said:
Got hold of a 2006 Nissan Xtrail Aventura as a general dogsbody - does the job well.
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Came with roof bars and I want to take then off as I'm not using them at the moment, they're noisy and they can't help with economy.
They're official Nissan ones and it came with a key that fits the rear bar on each side but not the front one.
The serial number on the barrels are the same and match the key - I can't fathom as to why it won't work. The previous owner never had any other key but never tried to take the bars off. The key will only go in half way on the fronts.
Is my only solution to get a locksmith to sort it which will be a cost and will render the set of bars useless?
Squirt into keyhole and repeat until key turns
I've just gone and had another try - the lock is as clean as a whistle - there is very obvious metallic solid resistance - the key simply isn't the correct one regardless of the markings - it's exactly the same on the other side.
Anyway - copiously sprayed up and will leave overnight to tick that box.
Anyway - copiously sprayed up and will leave overnight to tick that box.
Mothersruin said:
I've just gone and had another try - the lock is as clean as a whistle - there is very obvious metallic solid resistance - the key simply isn't the correct one regardless of the markings - it's exactly the same on the other side.
Anyway - copiously sprayed up and will leave overnight to tick that box.
Ah, in that case, it maybe a case of getting the manufacturer and the lock number, and seeing if you can source a key;Anyway - copiously sprayed up and will leave overnight to tick that box.
Sounds like one or more of the tabs inside the barrel has seized which won't let the key insert fully. Very common on locks if they haven't been used for a while. In the past I've had limited success with obviously lubricating it profusely but also using a lock pick or paper clip/similar to try and excerise the tabs inside the barrel to free them up (this is difficult if you've not done if before)!
Failing that as you've suggested a locksmith or forced removal but if the latter, don't expect to be able to reuse the locks.
Failing that as you've suggested a locksmith or forced removal but if the latter, don't expect to be able to reuse the locks.
paintman said:
Try some proper penetrating fluid - PlusGas - or something like Freeze and Release. WD40 has its uses but I'm not a fan of it for freeing seized items.
Be worth giving a Nissan dealer a ring just to check that the same key should do all 4 locks.
Agree.. Penetrating oil is the stuff for this... Squirt it in for a few days.... Also, tap the barrel outer edges gently with a flat headed punch and small hammer. Gently though... The small shocks will help the oil penetrate. Patients willl pay off with this one....Be worth giving a Nissan dealer a ring just to check that the same key should do all 4 locks.
How did you get on, OP?
To me, that has the look of a Nissan branded Thule system.
If you are not sorted, might be worth taking a punt on acquiring a new key from the likes of eBay?
To me, that has the look of a Nissan branded Thule system.
If you are not sorted, might be worth taking a punt on acquiring a new key from the likes of eBay?
Try contacting Thule - they generally have keys N001 - N200 so I suspect that's who makes your bars.
If you Google Stuck Thule Lock you'll find you aren't alone, lots of people get them jammed.
I still think it's just the internals stuck after so long sitting out in the elements but not sure how you're going to fix it if it is all rusted up inside. Might need to drill them out.
If you Google Stuck Thule Lock you'll find you aren't alone, lots of people get them jammed.
I still think it's just the internals stuck after so long sitting out in the elements but not sure how you're going to fix it if it is all rusted up inside. Might need to drill them out.
Blaster72 said:
Try contacting Thule - they generally have keys N001 - N200 so I suspect that's who makes your bars.
If you Google Stuck Thule Lock you'll find you aren't alone, lots of people get them jammed.
I still think it's just the internals stuck after so long sitting out in the elements but not sure how you're going to fix it if it is all rusted up inside. Might need to drill them out.
Cheers, I'll keep trying.If you Google Stuck Thule Lock you'll find you aren't alone, lots of people get them jammed.
I still think it's just the internals stuck after so long sitting out in the elements but not sure how you're going to fix it if it is all rusted up inside. Might need to drill them out.
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