Lost bike rack keys

spitzie · Jul 25, 2017

If, like me, you have mislaid the keys for your VW bike rack, and googled for solutions.
I have found this company www.replacementkeys.co.uk they were able to post me replacement keys with 48 hours, all I needed was the Nxxx code off the lock itself.
Just adding this post in case it helps others in the future.

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Taff7996 · May 30, 2018

spitzie said:
If, like me, you have mislaid the keys for your VW bike rack, and googled for solutions.
I have found this company www.replacementkeys.co.uk they were able to post me replacement keys with 48 hours, all I needed was the Nxxx code off the lock itself.
Just adding this post in case it helps others in the future.

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Thanks

I can't find my keys and this could be a life saver,
I entered my code on their Web site and it comes up as a thule lock, is that correct.

Only £3.95 ,plus postage

spitzie · May 30, 2018

If I remember rightly, I search for my code and was given 2 options. 1 Thule and the another for roof box. I picked the roof box option.

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Taff7996 · May 31, 2018

spitzie said:
If I remember rightly, I search for my code and was given 2 options. 1 Thule and the another for roof box. I picked the roof box option.

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Replacement keys arrived today, worked perfect, thanks spitzie for starting this thread

ThomasHJ · Feb 3, 2020

Could anyone be so kind as to tell me where I could find this Nxxx code of the lock? I can't seem to find any code. I'm in a T5, maybe that's teh reason? I doubt it though.

Jason wallace · Feb 3, 2020

I think it's normally written on the the lock as below...

ThomasHJ said:
Could anyone be so kind as to tell me where I could find this Nxxx code of the lock? I can't seem to find any code. I'm in a T5, maybe that's teh reason? I doubt it though.

Calimili · Feb 3, 2020

Jason wallace said:
I think it's normally written on the the lock as below...

if that's your lock i wouldn't give the number away like that, or somebody could order your keys and help themselves on your bikes

Ch1pbutty · Feb 3, 2020

Calimili said:
if that's your lock i wouldn't give the number away like that, or somebody could order your keys and help themselves on your bikes

Anyone can read the numbers, it’s always been like this; hence the need to always have an additional chain / cable lock to secure bikes, ideally looped thru the rear tow hoop, or, spare wheel carrier if you have a locking bolt.

ThomasHJ · Feb 3, 2020

Well, thanks for posting the photo. With my T5 official bike rack there's no such code on the lock opening. Sadly enough. Oh and I doubt posting it is a big problem, unless they have your address as well and in that case they can also just walk up to your car and have a look ath the code

Calimili · Feb 3, 2020

Ch1pbutty said:
Anyone can read the numbers, it’s always been like this; hence the need to always have an additional chain / cable lock to secure bikes, ideally looped thru the rear tow hoop, or, spare wheel carrier if you have a locking bolt.

correct, but unless you leave the bikes on the racks at home, or the clamps on the rack locked (like I did!!), it should be ok.
in any case, when I'm travelling I lock them with 2 locks.

ThomasHJ · Feb 3, 2020

If anyone has any additional tips on how this problem could be solved for a T5 I'd love to know. I know I could drill into it and replace the entire lock but that's a bit of a chore and more expensive. If I could just order replacement keys that would rock. If not, I might get my locpicking tools out ;-)

Ch1pbutty · Feb 3, 2020

ThomasHJ said:
Could anyone be so kind as to tell me where I could find this Nxxx code of the lock? I can't seem to find any code. I'm in a T5, maybe that's teh reason? I doubt it though.

Just checked and mine do not have the numbers stamped on the lock(s). Thule customer services should be able to help you.

Jason wallace · Feb 3, 2020

Not mine. That would involve getting off my arse and going outside.

Image is from google.

Calimili said:
if that's your lock i wouldn't give the number away like that, or somebody could order your keys and help themselves on your bikes

WelshGas · Feb 3, 2020

ThomasHJ said:
Could anyone be so kind as to tell me where I could find this Nxxx code of the lock? I can't seem to find any code. I'm in a T5, maybe that's teh reason? I doubt it though.

Any use. Not allowed to post website. Forum won’t allow. But a search on that item description should find it.