John C
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 840
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Snapped off one of my tow ball keys in the lock.... Grrrrr....
Managed to sort it though but need a new key, as I now only have one key left
Local locksmith can't cut one - is it a LR only thing - would quite like something stronger...
John TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue
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wiggs
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Location: back in Manchester
Posts: 2557
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Dont think LR sell just the key ...
You can get a new lock and 2 keys for about £7 from LR Help get this page up the rankings please
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| Thu Oct 09 2008 3:58pm |
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giovipatane
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
Location: Sardinia
Posts: 27
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Yes confirm
you can buy only the new block . I lost both keys.... I'm land rover enthusiast
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| Thu Oct 09 2008 4:08pm |
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John C
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 840
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Is just swapping the barrel as easy at it looks?  TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue
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| Fri Oct 10 2008 8:25am |
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow.....
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You have one key still, so yes quite easy. More difficult when you don't have a key...... But still doable.   it! It's got a load of black bits on OK!!!
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| Fri Oct 10 2008 8:32am |
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simonsi
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Leicester
Posts: 880
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Try the new keys in your existing lock first, you might be surprised - thinking the same logic may apply as to FFRR wheel locks where there were/are only 8 combinations (certainly on the black RR lockers)  Cheers
Simon
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| Fri Oct 10 2008 8:54am |
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MikeT
Joined: 31 Aug 2008
Location: Lancs
Posts: 30
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I had both keys missing and purchased a new barrel and keys from LR. It was less than £10. I was completely shocked at how easy it is to replace in less than 2 minutes. I now understand why there are so many towbars with new keys on Ebay!
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| Fri Oct 10 2008 9:34am |
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John C
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 840
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In terms of purely convenience - is it possible and safe to use the tow ball without the lock?
(Safe as in will it fall off - not safe as in security)
Thanks,
John TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue
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| Fri Oct 10 2008 12:13pm |
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simonsi
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Leicester
Posts: 880
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Think so, it will fully latch then requires the key to be turned 180 before removal. Even less secure than the "fully locked" towball though... The other danger is that in use the bust key/lock could rotate away from the unlocked position due to vibration and sods law so then its locked on when you want to remove it Cheers
Simon
TDV6 S Auto - Zambezi Silver - JE Tune - RRS 19" - Sidesteps - Roof Rails
Body Side Strips - Xenons - Bright Pack - Cold Pack - Premium Stereo
Alpine Roof - Towpack - Alpine Touchscreen Satnav - Veba Rear DVD changer
Alpine Roof Monitor - Webasto FBH Timer - Awesome Brembo Frt & S/C Rr Brakes
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