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I'm Matt with etrailer. Today, we're gonna be talking about Thule's replacement lock core. Replacing a lock core is pretty easy to do, and if I had to choose between the key or the lock core, most cases, the lock core's gonna be a little bit easier because the thing with this is a lot of times, these lock cores don't have a number on it depending on when you got yours. So, the newer ones typically don't. Some of the older ones will have it. But if you don't have that number on here or you don't have access to that number, it's gonna be hard to get that matched up to the right key.
So, there's a couple things you can do. If you still have your key, you can just simply look here. Right underneath the handle is gonna give you that number, and then you can find the lock core that matches it. But if you don't have that key and you just need a whole new set, you can actually find a whole new set here on our website. Now, when it comes to installing this, this doesn't take a whole lot.
You do need to make sure you do have a master key. Also, you can find that on our website. The way this works, you'll push that key in here and it will retract the sides and secure it in there. With that in there, now we can lock it down. But there's not a whole lot else to it.
I think these are just gonna be great if you need to replace a lock core or two on your roof rack or any of your other accessories you might have. Now, of course, if you guys have any other questions, let us know here at etrailer. And again, I'm Matt, and thanks for watching.
Ratings & Reviews
A friend passed away leaving a car and bicycle rack that were to go separate ways but the lock had no key nor any key numbers. There were 2 new looking Thule N series keys with no lock to be found. A replacement lock was around $75 and switching wafer 2 for wafer 3 made 4/5 wafers fit and seemed good enough until I saw your reasonably priced replacement numbered cylinders. As you can see it worked perfectly.
The Thule bike rack from etrailer is excellent! And the customer service is too! Chelsey S. was my customer service person and she followed through and checked up all the way through. I had lost the lock off the rack but next day my husband found it in the street. Long story short had ordered it already and etrailer was wonderful taking the lock back. Did I say or if I haven't reviewed the bike rack yet I will - so easy to put on, take off myself, etc. Anyway from now on all my trailer stuff will be from this wonderful company.
Thanks to etrailer I was able to add the lock to my thule bike tray without having additional keys to potentially loose. Price was extremely reasonable and shipping time was as listed.
Thanks etrailer!
Below is my mountain bike securely locked down to my Thule wide mouth bike tray on a 09 dodge journey.
got my racks all dialed in with this
Thule products are typically solid and I have been a fan. Ordered two key cylinders to match with my equipments for one-key access. One of the cylinder is defected upon received as it would not retain in the hole. Upon closer inspection it is missing a inner tab for retention purpose. (Noticed the empty slot on the barrel in the picture.). I was surprised as this is a product quality escape from Thule. Called etrailer for customer support and was able to arrange for a replacement. I appreciate the good customer support.
Great service the locks slid in and work perfectly.
Now all my bike rack lock match
A perfect fit. If they are not made by Thule, you can't tell the difference. I've used aftermarket lock cores and they always fall out. These are very snug and secure. I already had some locks that used the same key, so I ordered these to avoid having multiple keys.
Now I can securely lock my kayak to my securely attached Thule rack on my Sylvan Sport Go camper / trailer (see picture).
You can't go wrong with etrailer.com . They have what you need for trailers, cargo, as well as other accessories.
Very easy buying a part from etrailer.com Very fast shipping and easy install! I purchased a thule replacement cylinder and now i just use one key for the hitch and bike lock!
Exactly what I needed.
Exact replacement and arrived in less than 5 days.
This is impossible to find anywhere else! My roof rack is complete again.
Exact part I needed and fast shipping!
Great that you can find the specific lock core you want instead of having to buy a whole group set straight from Thule.
Whenever we deal strainer it is a pleasure, they are efficient and the products they represent are always excellent.
Fast shipping and reliable company. I couldn't be happier with using etrailer for all my purchases. Thanks Seth!
New lock inserts arrived reasonably quickly -- the post office seems slower than ups, but delivery was fine. Locks actually work. I still had the original special insert key. Etrailer web site easy to use for ordering. Would go there again if I need parts.
Great replacement for the replacement lock cylinder I lost. etrailer made it all so easy.
I ordered this (along with the Thule cover) to replace the lock that I lost off my Thule Rack. It was easy to install, and fit the key I already had.
Exactly as promised. Original lock cores that allowed me to make all my Thule equipment work off the same key. (FYI, if you haven't done this before, you'll also need a Thule Change Key, sold separately, to swap the lock cores -- got mine from etrailer as well).
Thule TH990XT bike rack is everything and more that I was looking for. As usual you can count on Thule to be more expensive, but the value is worth it and I am glad I paid more. This bike rack is perfect, I have no suggestions. Also, I bought from etrailer and they were easy to buy from and quick to deliver. One of the cylinder core locks did not work and I emailed my problem on a Saturday and got a response withing an hour and the replacement part came as quickly as the bike rack and worked perfectly. THANK YOU etrailer and Thule!!!!!!
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