JC100
Joined: 19 Nov 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 41
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Stupid me,
I have left the removable towbar in place for a number of months and now the key wont even go in the lock. Tried WD40 etc, but to no avail. Can the lock be removed by un-doing the allen key on the opposite side of the lock in order to release the unit?
Best Regards
JC
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countrywide
Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Location: Sunny South Coast
Posts: 1473
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Spray it with WD40, mine got stuck once as well. Best to spray it with WD40 everytime you use it.
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| Sat Jul 12 2008 3:42pm |
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2586
 
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I think the Allen key releases some sort of spring mechanism.
I chickened out undoing mine after my lock seized. Keep spraying the WD40, it will release in the end.  Duncan
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| Sat Jul 12 2008 3:58pm |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 512
 
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Cut the useless bit of  off with a big angle grinder 
Then purchase the one made in OZ by Mitchell 4x4
Rob MY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, AT2s road, STTs fun, snorkle, roof rack, engle fridge, uhf, magellan sat, dual batt, arb bull bar, winch, & other stuff.....
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DiscoDunc
Joined: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 2586
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Your not a fan of the LR towbar then Rob  Duncan
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| Sun Jul 13 2008 8:35am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 107
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After searching for the key for 2 weeks (which I put in a safe place so I would know where it was) finally decided to take the LR tow bar off to do a bit of sand driving. Can budge it! So looks like need to try the WD40 next weekend.If that does not work think Ill take your advice Rob!! Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS
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| Sun Jul 13 2008 8:48am |
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simon
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Do you really need to know ?
Posts: 14426
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I keep my key on my keyring and the spare in a safe place 
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| Sun Jul 13 2008 10:00am |
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Rob Bruce
Joined: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 512
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No I am not a fan of the LR towbar, but it is usefull to stop the spair tire steel rope jaming when retracting it with no wheel attatched, ie. use it as a weight  Otherwise it is just scrap iron.
There are alternitives out there that are good
Rob MY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, AT2s road, STTs fun, snorkle, roof rack, engle fridge, uhf, magellan sat, dual batt, arb bull bar, winch, & other stuff.....
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1812
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It is a useless bit if steel designed by work experience boy. The dealer said they had to free up a lot that had jammed in by being gounded on driveways. They liked the look ofthe Mitchell Bros one but arn't allowed to sell it. But I believe they mention it from time to time.  Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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Drookit Dug
Joined: 11 Jun 2007
Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 57
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Don't bother with WD40. Get yourself a can of Plus Gas. Spray or brush it on liberally then go and have a cup of tea/coffee/beer etc. Come back and simply remove the tow bar!
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