Opening Handle On Yakima SkyBox 16 With The Key Cylinder Removed and The Handle Wont Open

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I tried the WD40 on the locks, removed the locks, and nothing. I need your help, how do I move the handle? It won’t budge, nor will the lock turn. Is there a way to drill it out to spin the handle, any recommendations?

asked by: Johnnie J

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Expert Reply:

With the lock cylinder removed you will be able to see the hole that the lock protrudes into. This piece should move inside the handle to allow that locking mechanism to either lock the handle or release the handle.

If it will not move you may try some WD40 on the mechanism to see if it will break free and allow you to open the handle.

If the mechanism spins freely with no resistance it is likely that it is damaged and not engaging the lock properly. If this is the case you will have to have the Handle # Y8880348 replaced. To remove the handle you need to drill out the locking mechanism to get it free from the handle to be able to open your Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

You should be able to open the box from the other side. Once you have the other side open you can then replace the handle you took to the locksmith. Unless the locksmith wasn't able to fix the issue. If you need replacement handles we carry them,…

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Answer 2

If you have a newer Yakima SkyBox NX 16 like part #Y95AV then you should be able to just open the box from the other side. That said, there really isn't a good way to go about opening this without the latch installed. If you like you can try to…

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Answer 3

Based on what you are describing it sounds like both of the latches need to be replaced. The correct replacement part is the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 #Y8880348. I would try replacing the latches and go from…

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Answer 4

I reached out to my contact at Yakima and we are a little confused on what you are referring to. If it is part of the lock itself on your Yakima SkyBox 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite, #Y07335, you will want to replace the lock with…

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Answer 5

The correct replacement handles for a Yakima SkyBox made from 2009 on is the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes #Y8880348. These come in a quantity of two with lock cores and keys, so you have the right…

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Answer 6

I wish there was a trick to opening the Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box #Y07337 with the handles broken off, but there is nothing that is feasible; you can try using a Channel Lock but it doesn't seem likely you can do it without damaging the…

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Answer 7

You've tried what we normally recommend by spraying a penetrating oil into the lock cylinder but what you can in addition to that try is to spray the oil into the lock and then work the key in an out several times as that sometimes can free up…

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Answer 8

For a replacement handle for your Skybox 16 part #Y07336 you would want the part #Y8880348. This comes with two handles so that you can replace both and have matching lock cores. You would have no problem installing the handle yourself. I attached a…

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Answer 9

The number on the side of a Yakima SKS lock core will match the key number. It is a letter followed by three numbers. For example A142 is the key number and core number of the set I am looking at. If your core is A036, enter than number in the key…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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