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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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I am trying to remove my tow bar I have unbolted tie bars but cannot release the bar. Green knob turns a bit but unsure if it's unlocked or not as i cannot get key to go in fully. 
Any ideas.
Simon Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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 29th Jan 2010 2:11 pm |
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roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
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Simon
I would assume it is locked as you should be able to turn the green knob while pulling outwards about 5mm, which shows a red warning strip.
I believe there is a way to remove the tow bar while still locked, but even though I am originally from Liverpool, I am not familiar with the process! I am sure someone else could PM this to you.
Mike
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| 29th Jan 2010 2:24 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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I guess it's not locked then as i get about 5mm red when green knob pulled out. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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| 29th Jan 2010 2:33 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
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Tried tapping the top of the ball with a hammer while the handle is pulled out and twisted? 2014 D4 XS
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| 29th Jan 2010 2:43 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
Posts: 1178
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Yes done that still wont move. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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| 29th Jan 2010 3:12 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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its sounds like its still locked - there is a way to get it off, but I wont post the process in a open forum.
I had to do this on mine.
Alan Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
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Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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| 29th Jan 2010 3:39 pm |
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BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
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Not had much to do with the bolt on tow bar, but is it the weight of the side arms which you have unbolted causing the bar to twist and jam up tow bar release? - Just a thought!
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| 29th Jan 2010 3:59 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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the side arms weigh next to nothing, and they unbolt at both ends, so if removed wont affect this issue. its a jammed lock by the looks of it.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 29th Jan 2010 4:26 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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I took the arms off. As I cannot get key to go in I wonder if dealer has given me wrong key. al cope will you pm me the way to get off? Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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| 29th Jan 2010 4:33 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10299
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will do - PM sent
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 29th Jan 2010 4:33 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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any chance of mud in the key slot? 2014 D4 XS
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| 29th Jan 2010 4:41 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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if its anything like mine was, there's every chance of a load of sh!t in the key slot, but once its stuck, no amount of release agent seems to get it unstuck 
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 29th Jan 2010 5:11 pm |
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