Roof rack key???

jamsac · 05-10-2009

So, not having a need to move the roof racks until Friday last, I was unaware that they apparently require a different key than the ignition. I was, obviously wrongly, under the impression that the ign. key worked everything, as it does in my wife's Jetta. Now knowing what I think I know, is the roof rack key an easy find, expensive, otherwise??? Are they specific to an individual vehicle or ubiquitus among the Touareg family?

James

German · 05-10-2009

Number is on front of lock you can get a lock smith to cut you a new one or call into your VW stealer and pay more . yours Stew

jamsac · 05-10-2009

Thanks Stew, I will have to go and have a look.

James

Yeti · 05-10-2009

Take the code off the lock core and go to Thule's site. Plug the code in and order how ever many keys you want. Thule made the racks for VW and they are Thule lock cores.

gringoloco2000 · 05-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Yeti

Take the code off the lock core and go to Thule's site. Plug the code in and order how ever many keys you want. Thule made the racks for VW and they are Thule lock cores.

x2 - This is what I did and got the keys in about a week. The stealership told me they would have to order them and it would be $30.

Stryker · 05-10-2009

I got my key's from a place that sells Thule racks. It took 5 min.

FlytoFish · 05-12-2009

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Originally Posted by gringoloco2000

x2 - This is what I did and got the keys in about a week. The stealership told me they would have to order them and it would be $30.

x3!

When you input the code at Thule's website, found here:
Thule
Make sure to omit the letter. It should be something like "NXXX".
You'll get the keys in about a week. Also, you'll want to order the master key, which is just a blank one. This helps to replace the core if you ever need to.

jamsac · 05-12-2009

Thanks to all. I called my local stealer, $25 +tax. Called Thule dealer, Rack Attack, $5 + tax....hmmm, think I'll go to Thule.
Now I need a good price on a hitch AND light module. Actually the hitch is easy. The module costs $$$$$$$.

James

Stryker · 05-12-2009

Hi, I just got my key from Rack Attack and a Hitch From Burnaby Hitch although Rack Attack can also install the hitch.
Burnaby hitch did a great job but forgot to plug back in the parking assist sensors. They took care of the problem right away.

Good luck