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Where do you get the change d1251 key from? I just ordered a cargo box and roof rails. Cargo box has a lock but I want to add 4 locks to the roof rails. I'm assuming the easiest thing for me to do is buy a 6 pack of locks from Thule and add 4 to the rails and switch out the lock on the box. Have 1 lock as a spare. Thoughts?
That’s exactly what I would do. The lock kits typically come with the d1251 change key, it’s used to insert the locks into the empty cylinder as well as remove them. (I have a link in the video description for the lock kits) Hopefully this helps thank you for watching!
FYI The D1251 key shown in the video is different from the change key supplied with newer lock cores. The newer ones are longer with a thinner grip end that allows the key to be inserted further into newer roof box locks (Force XL Sport for example). I could not change my cores with my older D1251 key until I noticed that the core set that I bought included the newer different key. The grip end of the old key is too wide to clear the plastic housing around the lock and allow complete insertion. This is probably not an issue with many Thule racks, but is with the Force XL box. When I switched to the newer key and also used a bent paper clip (suggested by Thule support) to assist in pulling the old core out, I was able to switch cores with just a little aggravation...
Does anyone know where we can the cylinder hole??? Seems like it would a simple thing to obtain but can’t find it? Not talking about the lock core but what you inserted into.
My key tip is broken off in the old cylinder. It WILL NOT come out. It is jammed in there. I can purchase the new cylinder but how can I get the old cylinder out of my carrier?
Oh boy that’s a tough one…I’m not sure I can offer any advice other than putting some penetrating oil in there and using a pick to pry the piece out. Hopefully this helps! Thank you for watching!
Do you have the broken bit of the key? If you can turn the lock to the 45degree position then use a paper clip, tie wrap, spare key or removal key to push the broken piece all the way in to relaease the barrel.
No, you need the original key to get it into position, but you can get replacement keys for your cargo box on the Thule website. Thank you for watching, hopefully this helps!
You can also get your original key(s) from Amazon, which may be a faster delivery. But you must have the key number, it’s etched into the key face, so record it somewhere, (maybe a pic’ on your phone), before it’s lost.
I have 2018 Thule Force XT XL and replaced the lock cores (cylinders) as shown in video. Had problem, however, in that the retaining clip (looks like a large lock pin and located just after the last lock pin) that holds the lock core in when you remove the control key wouldn't engage (consequently, core comes out with just the lock key). After much frustration, what finally worked for me was reversing the orientation of the lock core from what is shown in the video so that the tops of the lock pins were oriented down instead of up. So, before removing core, make careful note of the core's orientation of the lock pins (tops up or down), or alternatively whether the indent on the face of the lock where the key goes in is on the left or the right of the key hole (it's on the left in this video but what worked for me is having it on the right).
Only the lock itself is user replaceable. If you go to the Thule website they do have a parts locator and there is a possibility that the housing is there too. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!
I had the original key snap off inside the lock. Could not remove the key with needle nose pliers and could not turn the key either. Proceeded to try to drill out the center. Still no luck. Anyway I can remove this lock from the back or some other way. The rack is still useable as it can still be opened and locked from the left side. Ideas please 🙏
