How to Open a Locked Yakima Skybox and Get New Keys

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My sky box is close and I Lost my keys How can I open it?

asked by: Julian G

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Since the lock number is not printed on the face of the locks on your Yakima Skybox the only way to get it open is to have a locksmith open it. Once the locks are unlocked you can use the control key, # Y8007835, to take the lock cylinder out, get the number printed on the side, and then order new keys. Just let me know what that number is.

The control key will only work if the locks are already unlocked.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

If you remember your key number, then you can simply order the key. The code will be Y8772-AXXX and you will replace those X's with your key number. So if your key was 146, you would use #Y8772-A146. If you don't remember your key number, you…

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Answer 2

It sounds like your Skybox has already been tampered with as this is not normal at all. I recommend you replace the entire assembly using the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 #Y8880348. These…

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Answer 3

If you do not know the key number, your best alternative is to have a locksmith open the lock for you. I do not recommend trying to drill the lock out, as it is highly likely that the box would be damaged. Once the lock is unlocked, you can use your…

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Answer 4

I am a bit confused on the situation you are in because the lock core would not be able to be removed properly unless the box was unlocked and you used the control key part #Y8007835 to remove it. If the lock core was removed using a different method…

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Answer 5

The only way to remove a Yakima SKS lock core without damaging the core is with the control key. If you lost the control key, we offer a replacement key as part #Y8007835. Your only other option would be to either have a lock smith attempt to pick…

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Answer 6

To get replacement keys, you'd need to have a locksmith pick the lock for you, then use a #Y8007835 change key to remove the lock cylinder. The key number is stamped on the outside of the lock cylinder as shown in the photo I've provided. Say…

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Answer 7

Yes, the same instructions for removing the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes Item #Y8880348 will work. If you can already remove the lock I recommend doing that if not you will just need to get the broken key out to remove…

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Answer 8

I gave Yakima a call, and was told that if the key is turned midway between the lock and unlock position, it can then be removed. At that point, you would then insert the control key and remove and replace the lock core as desired. Check out the…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you have everything you need, however the control key are only going to work on unlocked locks. So, if your locks are still locked, which is what sounds like what's happening, then the key isn't going to work. So since the keys…

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Answer 10

It is very difficult to diagnose what the issue may be without knowing a model number and seeing photos but it sounds like the latch on the locking mechanism on your RocketBox may have somehow been damaged. I would need to know the model number in…

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Answer 11

It's hard to see in the picture if the lock assembly is damaged, but if the housing is okay you could install a new core with the part #Y07202. Seeing the core drilled out like that does warrant some questions though...like was the box stolen?…

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Answer 12

I attached a picture that shows instructions for replacing the handle of your Skybox 16 part #Y07336 with the part #Y8880348 that you referenced. This handle hasn't changed since 2014. Depending on which Skybox you have and what year it was…

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