No keys to remove roof bars!

[Ryeryerye]

Hey all,

I've recently purchased a new car which came with a set of M-Way roof bars on ... problem is the previous owner has lost the keys and I cannot find replacements anywhere! The number stamped on the lock is M360! Anyone got any ideas where I can get a key or how I can remove them?

Thanks in advance

[AW10]

Locksmith or drill?

[Strudul]

Just pick the lock. Easy enough to learn.

[Wacky Racer]

https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk/roof-keys.html?g...

[eltax91]

Drill the lock out. They’ll disintegrate pretty quickly.

[Oldandslow]

I got ones off ebay for a Thule set in similar circumstances.

Try these guys. They do a M range. Worth a try for a couple of quid.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keys-Cut-To-Code-Number...

Probably need some oil too from the look of them. Drilling out may yet be necessary.

[Richard-D]

Or carefully cut the hook between the foot and where it wraps around the edge of the roof. It wouldn't be too hard with a cutting disc.

[Scrump]

I have a set of cheap roof bars for Mrs Scrump car and they look remarkably similar.
The lock only holds on the plastic cover. Behind the cover is a nut which secures the roof bars. I never bother citing the locking cover on ours.
Just snap off the plastic to reveal the attachment.

[Captain Answer]

I you aren't bothered about the cover then... small chisel and lump hammer, put point to lock and give it a good crack, it'll break away either from its plastic mount n spin or the plastic will fracture n you can remove to access the bolts under it holding it to the car

[sospan]

Sensible solution is get new keys.
PH solution....get a hefty angle grinder/ big hammer and chisel, powerful drill.

[Krikkit]

sospan said:

Sensible solution is get new keys.
PH solution....get a hefty angle grinder/ big hammer and chisel, powerful drill.

But if you use a power tool of any kind make sure every speck of paint nearby is covered... And do yourself and forget using an angle grinder! The sparks will go straight into and/or through paint, but you won't notice what a disaster it is until it next rains.

One of my neighbours did his van a few years ago while working on his car, most amusing!