Roof bar locks

[1ians]

Hi all, I've recently bought some roof bars for my 911 from eBay. Unfortunately the seller doesn't have the key.

I thought they might be made by Thule (the box is) but it doesn't have the N number on the lock core.

Has anyone had any success in a similar situation with opening the locks with a screwdriver? I'm worried that if I force it with a screwdriver I'll break the mounting and not be able to install a replacment.

Anyone have any words of wisdom? Thanks!

[Krikkit]

Buy a lock-picking kit?

[1ians]

No joy picking the lock, or using the change key as a bump key.

However, was able to use a screwdriver to open it. Used the screwdriver to remove the core too.

Hope this helps someone else in the same situation.

[Ozzie Osmond]

1ians said:

However, was able to use a screwdriver to open it. Hope this helps someone else in the same situation.

Well, it should help anyone who wants to nick some roof bars off a 911.

[Magic919]

Given the number of 911s around wearing roof bars, I won't be losing any sleep.

[1ians]

Ozzie Osmond said:

Well, it should help anyone who wants to nick some roof bars off a 911.

Those who are that way inclined already know. Besides most have a key code written on the lock so you can simply order the key.