removing SKS Yakima lock cylinders

ctenidae · Mar 16, 2006, 7:37 AM

Use a hammer.

I have Thule racks, but no master key (that I'm aware of, anyway), so I'm in much the same boat as Marc on this one. I'm going to dump him over the side if he doesn't get off the ice chest and hand me a beer, though.

**bvibert** · Mar 29, 2006, 7:04 AM

cantdog, did you ever figure it out? I finally found my master key the other day. Looks like all you need to do is turn the lock the unlocked position with the regular key, then insert the master key and pull the lock straight out. If it doesn't come out you may try prying on it with a small screw driver or something....

cantdog · Mar 30, 2006, 1:46 PM

No dice.

I was giving it regular applications of WD-40, but I have recently switched to a penetrating oil. If all I have to do is insert the master key and pull it straight out without rotating, do I need to press the master key to a side or the op or bottom while attempting this?

**bvibert** · Mar 30, 2006, 1:56 PM

No, there's nothing else you need to do expect insert the master key and pull the lock out. It MUST be in the UN-LOCKED position though, otherwise it won't come out. If the lock turns with the regular key then it should be loose enough to pull out with the master key.

marcski · Mar 30, 2006, 4:02 PM

I've used copious amounts of WD-40 and that worked for me a few years back when I got a new car.

Mar 29, 2006, 7:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
bvibert Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 12,423	cantdog, did you ever figure it out? I finally found my master key the other day. Looks like all you need to do is turn the lock the unlocked position with the regular key, then insert the master key and pull the lock straight out. If it doesn't come out you may try prying on it with a small screw driver or something.... __________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker

Mar 30, 2006, 1:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
bvibert Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 12,423	No, there's nothing else you need to do expect insert the master key and pull the lock out. It MUST be in the UN-LOCKED position though, otherwise it won't come out. If the lock turns with the regular key then it should be loose enough to pull out with the master key. __________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker

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Mar 16, 2006, 7:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
ctenidae Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 4,795	Use a hammer. I have Thule racks, but no master key (that I'm aware of, anyway), so I'm in much the same boat as Marc on this one. I'm going to dump him over the side if he doesn't get off the ice chest and hand me a beer, though.

Mar 30, 2006, 1:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
cantdog Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 78	No dice. I was giving it regular applications of WD-40, but I have recently switched to a penetrating oil. If all I have to do is insert the master key and pull it straight out without rotating, do I need to press the master key to a side or the op or bottom while attempting this?

Mar 30, 2006, 4:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
marcski Devil's Castle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY and a Mountain near you! Posts: 939	I've used copious amounts of WD-40 and that worked for me a few years back when I got a new car.