Saloon Roof Bar Keys Lost

Sketch- · 30th April 2017, 09:07

Hi,

Finally got my ZT back on the road again. 2003 diesel Saloon with only 160k and still running really well.

I have a set of official roof bars but have lost the keys in a house move. Was wondering if anyone has had any success in any of the online places that claim to be able to replace lost keys or any other ideas.

Thanks for all the help this forum has provided over the years.

steve-45 · 30th April 2017, 09:13

If you have a good "old fashion" locksmith shop near you - not a chain store type operation, they should be able to order keys for nearly any lock.

We used to use one near where I worked to order lost desk / filing cabinet keys from the number stamped on the lock.

steve-45 · 30th April 2017, 09:22

Another possible solution maybe post up the number of the key you need, it's stamped on the outer of the lock, and someone maybe able to lend you a key you can then get copied.

Provided of course you promise to return their original.

Sketch- · 30th April 2017, 11:06

Brilliant thanks for all the info Steve! I'll investigate my local locksmiths. I was having a look online as replacement keys are readily available for most roof-bars but I'm not sure who made the OEM roof-bars. I assume It would be Thule or something similar.

The lock has 27 on it. If any other member has one I would happily buy a copy from them.

steve-45 · 30th April 2017, 11:14

Just looked, mine is a 25 and has the makers name RONIS stamped into the key.

wullie480 · 30th April 2017, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sketch-

Brilliant thanks for all the info Steve! I'll investigate my local locksmiths. I was having a look online as replacement keys are readily available for most roof-bars but I'm not sure who made the OEM roof-bars. I assume It would be Thule or something similar.

The lock has 27 on it. If any other member has one I would happily buy a copy from them.

I've a set of roof bar keys for mine with lock number 27.
I'm off out for the day I'll drop you a message later.

Sketch- · 30th April 2017, 11:57

The Ronis information is looking hopeful! I found this on ebay and It looks similar to my memory of the key so I'm tempted to grab one and see how it goes. Thanks again steve.

Ronis Key

wullie There is a fair chance this ebay one won't fit so I really appreciate your help!

maxi_crawf · 30th April 2017, 16:43

If you go to a decent locksmith giving then the information you have, it should be easy, I'm a School caretaker and several times I have been able to get replacement keys using the key number and the manufacturers name plus what it's from.

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wullie480 · 30th April 2017, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sketch-

The Ronis information is looking hopeful! I found this on ebay and It looks similar to my memory of the key so I'm tempted to grab one and see how it goes. Thanks again steve.

Ronis Key

wullie There is a fair chance this ebay one won't fit so I really appreciate your help!

Did you order a key from the eBay link?

There's a good chance it'll fit.

Sketch- · 1st May 2017, 08:05

I ordered the one from ebay. Seems worth a punt. Should arrive on Wednesday so I'll let you know if it works. Hopefully might be helpful if anyone else has trouble in the future.

30th April 2017, 09:07	#1
Sketch- Newbie MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Saloon Roof Bar Keys Lost Hi, Finally got my ZT back on the road again. 2003 diesel Saloon with only 160k and still running really well. I have a set of official roof bars but have lost the keys in a house move. Was wondering if anyone has had any success in any of the online places that claim to be able to replace lost keys or any other ideas. Thanks for all the help this forum has provided over the years.

30th April 2017, 09:13	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	If you have a good "old fashion" locksmith shop near you - not a chain store type operation, they should be able to order keys for nearly any lock. We used to use one near where I worked to order lost desk / filing cabinet keys from the number stamped on the lock.

30th April 2017, 09:22	#3
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Another possible solution maybe post up the number of the key you need, it's stamped on the outer of the lock, and someone maybe able to lend you a key you can then get copied. Provided of course you promise to return their original.

30th April 2017, 11:06	#4
Sketch- Newbie MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Brilliant thanks for all the info Steve! I'll investigate my local locksmiths. I was having a look online as replacement keys are readily available for most roof-bars but I'm not sure who made the OEM roof-bars. I assume It would be Thule or something similar. The lock has 27 on it. If any other member has one I would happily buy a copy from them.

30th April 2017, 11:14	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Just looked, mine is a 25 and has the makers name RONIS stamped into the key.

30th April 2017, 11:57	#7
Sketch- Newbie MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Ronis information is looking hopeful! I found this on ebay and It looks similar to my memory of the key so I'm tempted to grab one and see how it goes. Thanks again steve. Ronis Key wullie There is a fair chance this ebay one won't fit so I really appreciate your help!

30th April 2017, 16:43	#8
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	If you go to a decent locksmith giving then the information you have, it should be easy, I'm a School caretaker and several times I have been able to get replacement keys using the key number and the manufacturers name plus what it's from. Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk

1st May 2017, 08:05	#10
Sketch- Newbie MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I ordered the one from ebay. Seems worth a punt. Should arrive on Wednesday so I'll let you know if it works. Hopefully might be helpful if anyone else has trouble in the future.