Toyota roof racks - lost key ?

[mgreen18 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mgreen18]

Hi Guys,
Just recently purchased a 2009 GXL and the previous owner sent down a bunch of keys which weren't handed over upon purchase but unfortunately none of them fitted the Toyota roof racks.
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience chasing up a set of keys from Toyota or getting a locksmith to pick the locks and a new locks inserted.
I spoke to the local Toyota dealer and they weren't really of much help which is a bit of a shame as I need to spread the rack apart for a side awning to go on there.
The roof racks have a number written on them adjacent to the locks but not really sure if this could be a key number or just the model number for the racks.
Cheers fella's.
Thanks
Matt

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Go to a large dealer of Rhino roof racks and ask them if they can try some of their keys on your racks. Some have had success this way previously.

[dragonfly238 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dragonfly238]

Each of the Toyota racks ha a number (mine happen to be 045 and 047) if you look carefully around the keyhole. I am pretty sure you can just order that key from Toyota.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

If you have a roof rack city or the like in your area, you could try them. Here in Brisbane we have a Roof Racks Galore. They have a container full of spare keys which you can go through to find the matching key as per dragonfly's description. (Finding your matching number is the hard part and murphy's law says it's the last key at the bottom of the pile ) Still cost about $5 or $10.

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

I'm pretty sure the toyota roof racks are just re-branded Rhino racks. My racks and keys have matching numbers. So if you have the barrel numbers you can mostly likely go directly to a Rhino dealer and get a replacment set as AMTS and CraigM have suggested.

Failng that you might be able to just drill the barrel out and get a full replacment of barrel and keys from Rhino. Or get a locksmith to do it for you?

[sparksy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sparksy]

Have a look on the metal lock section next to the keyhole. There should be a 3 digit number, take that number to any good locksmith and they can cut a key from it.
I lost the keys to my rhino rod holder and the local guy cut one for $8 and it worked first time.
If you live out canningvale way, Lighthouse locksmiths on South street are the guys I deal with.

[mgreen18 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mgreen18]

Thanks for all the reply's fella's.
I ended up speaking to a Rhino rep and sourced a key ID number to order a replacement key or two.
Was rather surprised though that the prado racks are actually labelled as BMW racks.
Thanks for the info
cheers
Matt
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/Vehicle_..._114_3621.aspx

[djlingard Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close djlingard]

Old thread I know, but after facing the same problem on my genuine Toyota roof racks, and very short on time I gave it a crack, Very simple to pick if I may say lol. I just picked mine yesterday with two simple tools, no damage done and can even re-lock it 😉 Message me if you need a bit of help.