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johnldavies
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2009
Location: wakefield
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3
Towbar query

Apologies to you all, I'm a newbie D3 (56 plate 's') owner having had a d1/2 previousy so not used to these new fangled removeable towbars. Picked up the car from the dealer with the towbar in place and just just can't seem to get it off the car. The key turns in the lock but the lever doesn't want to slide out far enough so I can rotate it. Am I doing something basic wrong ?  
Post #48854829th Jun 2009 12:14 pm
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wiggs
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Welcome to the site Thumbs Up

Once you have turned the key .,.you need to pull the green handle out (towards the drivers side ) ..then turn it downwards ...watch your toes as it should drop out . It may need a little bash with a rubber mallet if its been in for some time G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
Post #48855229th Jun 2009 12:23 pm
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johnldavies
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2009
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3

I've got as far as sliding it towards the drivers side but it just doesn't want to twist downwards (the green handle with the key in that is). I'm only getting it to move so that I can see about about 1cm of the red indicator beneath. I've soaked it with Gt85 thinking something was seized - I'll give it another go tonight  
Post #48855829th Jun 2009 12:30 pm
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wiggs
 


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Your lock could be knackard then ..key could just be turning and not allowing it to pull out G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
Post #48857629th Jun 2009 1:00 pm
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johnldavies
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2009
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3

from what you say as to how it should work it does sound as if the lock has had it. At least it's locked on and I should be ok to use it if I can't get it back to the dealer before my hols.  
Post #48860129th Jun 2009 1:38 pm
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johnldavies
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3

Quick update for anyone thats intersted - had the lock replaced by dealer it has now been totally redesigned due to numerous problems !  
Post #4912334th Jul 2009 9:56 pm
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