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nebc100



Member Since: 27 Aug 2017
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Luxembourg 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black
replace towbar lock

Hello All,

As you may know, I purchased a used RRS a few weeks ago.

Everything seems to be working at the moment (I hope that I am not talking too soon!!), but one thing that I have to get sorted is that the removable towbar is stuck.

The lock itself seems to be completely corroded inside.

I have manage to snap one key trying to get it moving again, and so I think that it is time to try and get a new lock for it.

I realise that people won't want to tell me how to remove the lock (for security reasons) but can you at least tell me if it is possible to change the lock considering that the towbar is locked ON THE CAR.

Thanks.

Nick

Post #536467 Tue Sep 26 2017 2:19pm
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geoffsnook



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Buy a new lock and it all will become clear Thumbs Up

Post #536468 Tue Sep 26 2017 2:41pm
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nebc100



Member Since: 27 Aug 2017
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OK... so you are saying that if I buy a new one, I will not find that I cannot get the old one off.

As I said... I am not expecting you to tell me how to do it.

I just want to make sure I don't buy the new lock, and then find that I have to buy a whole now tow bar anyway.

Post #536469 Tue Sep 26 2017 2:43pm
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geoffsnook



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No get the lock and you can use your towbar Thumbs Up

Post #536470 Tue Sep 26 2017 2:46pm
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nebc100



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OK... thanks!!

Post #536471 Tue Sep 26 2017 2:47pm
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Col



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Very easy to change, could hardly be described as "security" involved. Could prove a little more difficult if tow bar is actually stuck on vehicle.

Cheers
Col

Post #536516 Tue Sep 26 2017 8:36pm
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Mail Order Ride



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I have a spare unused lock - but you look a little bit too far away for me to drop it off Smile

Post #536536 Wed Sep 27 2017 7:37am
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nebc100



Member Since: 27 Aug 2017
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I was taking a look earlier, and I simply cannot see how I am going to get the old locked lock off.

Would anyone be willing to give me advice? I don't mind doing it over the phone.

PM me if anyone can help.

Thanks ion advance.

Nick

Post #536714 Fri Sep 29 2017 7:31pm
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Col



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PM sent.

Cheers
Col

Post #536733 Fri Sep 29 2017 10:04pm
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nebc100



Member Since: 27 Aug 2017
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Luxembourg 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Thanks to those that answered. I managed to get the broken lock off, but the previous owner had obviously left the tow bar on for so long that it was completely stuck in place.

With some penetrating oil, and a FBH i have managed to loosen it, and have now got it off.

I have tested putting it back on, and all seems fine, so thanks again for your help!!

Post #537581 Fri Oct 06 2017 7:43pm
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