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Universal Change Key for New Thule Locks
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Universal Change Key for New Thule Locks

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Remove your unlocked Thule lock with this master key and replace it with a Thule One Key System lock (sold separately) to make all your Thule locks keyed alike. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule accessories and parts part number TH42BJ or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Universal Change Key for New Thule Locks. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Remove your unlocked Thule lock with this master key and replace it with a Thule One Key System lock (sold separately) to make all your Thule locks keyed alike.


Features:

  • Universal change key for factory lock cylinders on Thule products
    • Allows you to remove unlocked Thule factory locks and replace them with Thule One Key System locks


1500054102 Universal Change Key for Thule Locks





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Video Transcript for Review of Thule Universal Change Key - TH42BJ

Hello, everybody, Steven here with etrailer.com. Folks, today we're taking a quick look at a Universal Change Key for the new Thule Locks. So, folks, this is a Universal Change Key for those factory lock cylinders on the new Thule products. Now, what this does is this allows you to remove an unlocked Thule factory lock and replace that lock with a Thule One-Key System lock. So, I want you to think of this as simply a tool, not as a key, 'cause reality is it's pretty much just a tool. I know it's got lines and grooves in there, but your Thule core must be unlocked.

You would insert this, rotate it just like a tool, and then it would allow you to pull that whole core out and replace it with a Thule One-Key System lock. Well folks, that's gonna wrap it up. Just a quick look today at the Universal Change Key. I'm Steven, thanks for watching.

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Universal Change Key for New Thule Locks - TH42BJ

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (201 Customer Reviews)

Remove your unlocked Thule lock with this master key and replace it with a Thule One Key System lock (sold separately) to make all your Thule locks keyed alike.

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Works great, was able to swap an old lock for a new one.



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I was a little suspicious if this would work but I was able to remove the cylinders easily.



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I’m giving it a one star rating because the product I purchased does not work. After buying a whole new arm unit for my Easy Fold I had to also buy a key to take the lock out of the knob that has stripped threads but it will not fit into the knob of the new arm that was purchased. I have sent videos of what the problem is: the lock is longer than the space in the knob. The answer was to send me a new lock with a key that is exactly the same size as the one that doesn’t work. So I still don’t have the ability to lock two bikes on my rack. I paid about $xxx and the problem is still not solved and it appears that I’m going to have to spend even more money in order to use my very expensive bike rack!

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Katrina B.

11/22/2022

I am sorry to hear that your item has arrived in this condition and that this has yet to be corrected. I see that our customer service department has contacted the manufacturer and they have sent you your missing items. Once you have these items installed, we would love your updated feedback of the product and your experience with us.



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Great customer support on assisting with which Universal Change Key to purchase.



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Works exactly as advertised.



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I have not used it Yet because arrived and I had to leave for a business trip. But it did arrive on time and with no troubles



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Everything works great



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perfect - thule at 6 dollar out of stock - you at 10 ok and thanks



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Exactly as ordered!



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Exactly what I needed with faster shipping than expected!~



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This Key I received does not work. The number on the master key is D1251,the number on the my thule key is N182



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Universal Key for Thuly Roof Rack. Unfortunately the key goes into the lock but doesn’t turn. I will be returning it.



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Superb racks. Installed the recommended way. I probably don’t even need the locking system though I have it. ...... very happy with all



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etrailer made it easy to get a universal key to change out the lock cores in my cartop case and provided the instructions on how to do it. Thanks so much!



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Just what I needed to replace my Thule locks. Push the key in, then pull the lock out. Of course, this will only work if the lock is in the unlocked position. BTW, my Thule locks are around 15 years old, and fortunately, Thule has standardized on this, so I was able to take the locks out of old bike trays and put them in new trays. And last but not least, etrailer has this at a good price and shipped it to me right away.



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Picked up a used Thule bicycle rack for my truck but it was missing a couple of locks. This "key" let's remove/install the locks. Works great, still have it.

etrailer has been awesome to purchase from. They always seem to go above and beyond!



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I had lost the original lock for my Thule hitch pin. I thought I would have or buy a whole new one. I called etrailer and talked to Tommy. He was able to set me up with this replacement lock. While we talked he also set me up with extra keyed alike cylinders so I can get all my Thule stuff on 1key. If you are having trouble don't hesitate to give them a call.



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I have purchased replacement keys before. When I had to change a lock this was the kit. Arrived very quickly with simple instructions.



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I lost the Thule Snug Tite lock for my hitch-mounted bike rack. Buying the cylinder that went with the key I already had, plus the housing and the universal change key, and I was all set again, for about half the price of buying the full lock from Thule! Works great!



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This key works like it should. It makes it so you can change out lock cylinders for Thule racks. You of course have to have the correct keys for the locks you want to move or replace so don't think this key will let you unlock all the Thule locks. Works great.



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We bought Thule lock cores/keys/masterchangekey from etrailer - GREAT experience. The customer service team was attentive and wonderful - we made a mistake ordering online, which c.service helped us identified/isolate/fix. Our order arrived in a timely way, packed well, exactly as ordered and at a great price. Nicely done etrailer!


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