How to Open Yakima SkyBox 18 When Keys Are Lost

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I have lost the keys to my Yakima Skybox 18. How can I open the locks without replacing the cores?

asked by: Glen R

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Expert Reply:

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 control key to remove the lock core. If you no longer have the control key, we offer them as part # Y8007835. The key number will be engraved on the side of the lock cylinder. Once the key number is known, you can order a replacement key.

I have linked you to our selection of replacement Yakima Keys.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The correct updated front and rear hinge/lid support for a Yakima Skybox 18 is the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes part #8880683 for the front and then the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes part #8880684 for the rear. I…

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Answer 2

To replace the latch on the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box item #Y07336 you will want the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes item #Y8880348. This comes with two latches so that you can replace both and have matching lock…

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Answer 3

The correct replacement handles for a Yakima SkyBox made from 2009 on is the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes #Y8880348. These come in a quantity of two with lock cores and keys, so you have the right…

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Answer 4

For starters, there are a few different generations of the Yakima SkyBox 16 and I would need to know which one you have in order to recommend the correct replacement hinges. I called Yakima and they were not able to reference the part number you…

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Answer 5

So even though your Yakima SkyBox 18 #Y07336 or SkyBox21 #Y07337 has the diamond shaped hinges currently, those are an older model hinge that is no longer used by Yakima; you also won't be able to use the Replacement Front Lid Support 8870090…

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Answer 6

I spoke with Yakima, and they said the correct replacement for both the front and back of your Yakima SkyBox Pro 16S is the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683. So since you need one for the front and the back, you'd just need…

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Answer 7

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 8

The Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box #Y07336 has a Black Carbonite finish and is an older model of SkyBox while the Yakima SkyBox NX 18 Rooftop Cargo Box #Y45AV has a Black Nano-Texture and features a more modern style that matches better with…

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Answer 9

Hey Matt, thanks for reaching out! Here are the internal dimensions for those cargo boxes you asked about, as well as a snapshot of the whole file that Yakima has on their website (and a link to it!) concerning box sizing: - Yakima CBX LG #Y63QD -…

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Answer 10

Yakima has rolled over their part numbers since that answer and replaced it with two hinges that work with all of their cargo boxes. For your Skybox 16, you'll just need two of part #8880683.

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

I spoke with Yakima and they said that you need to push down on the box just above where the handles are on both sides. If you are able to do this then engage the locks back and forth as that should then allow you to open your box. According to…

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