Once it s inserted fully a quarter turn clockwise should lock in place the mechanism for instance one of the four feet of a car roof rack.
How to remove vw roof rack without key.
I purchased a used 09 jsw with a factory roof rack.
As such they use thule locks.
When a customer is needing a replacement key the only option is to locate the stamped number on the lock core and find a matching lock core set like rrrk005 4 for key 005 which includes two new keys along with lock barrels.
The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.
Just for future reference found the best cheapest place for thule or yakima replacement keys.
Then try using the locking key.
Remember to hit all the tumblers.
Then the junkyard closed and i had to leave.
I want to remove the crossbars and the car did not come with the tool needed to remove them.
Yeah time to pick that shit.
Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.
Press your finger against the lock cylinder to keep it in place and use your other hand to pull out the master key.
Remove the master key and try the locking key.
I remember when i first got started on e30 s i took like an hour to remove a fucking steering wheel because the column was locked.
I ve searched the internet called vw customer service and have contacted 2 vw dealers and i can t get any information on where to get this tool.
Obviously this isn t a realistic option for you since you don t have any need for.
There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.