Can't get roof bars off.

[Mothersruin]

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?

[Mothersruin]

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?

Squirt into keyhole and repeat until key turns

I've given it a quick try with juice but I'll try again. The locks are clean, the resistance is exactly the same on both sides of the front, super smooth on the rears.

[Mothersruin]

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.

[Mothersruin]

All barrels have the same serial number which matches the key.

That's why I'm somewhat miffed.

For reference;

Edited by Mothersruin on Tuesday 20th September 15:46

[Mothersruin]

Ty - I'll keep giving it a go. It's weird how both the front barrels feel exactly the same, ie; the wrong key.

[Mothersruin]

Thanks for the replies.

[Mothersruin]

buzzer said:

Dont forget to let us know how you get on!

Will do. Both barrels were liberally squirted this evening.

Will do the same in the morning.

[Mothersruin]

Nah, same.

What key would I order as the serial numbers are the same on all the locks?

[Mothersruin]

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.