Tips for Removing Stuck/Broken Key from Thule Roof Cargo Box

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Hi there, I have a challenge for you??. I ended up on your site for an instructional video. Very usefull! My broken key is stuck in the cilinder. The lock still works. I assume there must be a trick to clear the cilinder or to remove it without damaging the lock or mechanism inside.

asked by: Walter S

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I spoke with my contact at Thule, and she did have a few suggestions for you to try. She said some people have had success retrieving broken keys using a paperclip. Try wiggling the key out using the paperclip along the ridged side of the key. I have had luck in the past using dental picks to work broken keys out of a lock cylinder. If enough of the key stem is protruding from the lock, you could also try grasping the key with needle nosed pliers and removing it that way.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I spoke with my contact at Thule, and she did have a few suggestions for you to try. She said some people have had success retrieving broken keys using a paperclip. Try wiggling the key out using the paperclip along the ridged side of the key. I have…

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Answer 2

If you've already tried using the silicon spray and there is still no luck, then your best bet is to have the lock cores replaced, unfortunately. What you're going to need to is either call a locksmith and have them remove the key or you can…

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Answer 3

The only way to remove a Thule lock cylinder like the ones in #TH450400 is by inserting the master key into a cylinder in the unlocked position. However, I have a few tips and tricks to help you remove the broken key to allow for the master key to be…

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Answer 4

Yes! Replacement Locks and Keys #SR03807 is a confirmed fit for the Thule Sidekick cargo box TH682. It comes with 2 locks and 2 keys.

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Answer 5

Does the key turn at all? Or does it turn but not release the lock mechanism? It is not unusual to need to lightly tap the key all the way into place in the lock core the very first time you use it so that it seats fully. You can use a rubber mallet…

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Answer 6

To drill out any lock core you want to start off with a small drill bit (tungsten carbide-tipped or cobalt drill bits work best) and then work your way up in drill bit size until the lock core is released. We don't have any videos of this but…

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Answer 7

With new Thule keys sometimes you have to run the key in and out a few times and wiggle it around a bit to get them to turn correctly. The problem is there is sometimes a tiny bit of extra metal on the keys that needs to be worn off by wiggling the…

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Answer 8

This sort of thing is not super uncommon, so with that being said Thule has a suggestion you can try. What you can do is, using a paperclip, attempt to wiggle the key out while using the paperclip along the rigid side of the key. If you have enough…

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Answer 9

It's not super common but sometimes lock cylinders can get corroded and not want to turn/unlock. What Thule has told us in the past is to direct some spray lube like WD40 into the key hole and then insert and remove the key several times to help…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Thule who told me that any of the Thule cargo boxes including the Force XT and Pulse series of boxes should fit your 2013 Infiniti JX35 without rear hatch interference. As far as which is a better fit for your vehicle it…

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I spoke with my contact at Thule, and she did have a few suggestions for you to try. She said some people have had success retrieving broken keys using a paperclip. Try wiggling the key out using the paperclip along the ridged side of the key. I have…

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Answer 12

If you cannot make out the number stamped into the face of the lock, your best bet would be to have a locksmith pick the lock for you. Once it's unlocked, you can use a replacement lock core, like the one included with part #TH450200 to replace…

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