If you don t have the older rola lock core with the number stamped on the outside the letter r followed by some numbers and you don t know your key number then the only solution is to drill out the lock core and replace it.
How to open rola roof rack without key.
It may be unsafe and you risk damaging your car if you force fit a rola roof rack to vehicle it wasn t designed for.
Rhino rack does not make just the replacement keys for their roof racks available.
If it is only 1 key then i recommend replacing it with a kit like part 59319008 which comes with both the core and a key.
Roof racks feature an aerodynamic extruded aluminum alloy crossbar designed to minimize drag and wind noise.
Roof racks include a rubber buffer strip to protect the load and crossbar.
Rola roof racks were brought to north america in 2007 now our wide range of sports accessories are designed to carry bicycles snow and water sport equipment and all sorts of gear.
Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.
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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.
Using your rola roof racks on a new vehicle.
Because rola roof racks are specifically designed for your vehicle they will not fit other makes and models.
As such they use thule locks.
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Plastic molded end supports have excellent impact resistance and high tensile characteristics on roof racks.
There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.
All roof rack fasteners are non ferrous stainless steel.
The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.