Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1247
Spare key for tow hook?
I've managed to snap the key off in the tow hook lock this morning
It's not a major problem, the snapped bit came out and I've got the spare.
Does anyone know if you can get replacement keys for the tow hook cut anywhere?
Is there a trick to removing the key from the lock when the hook's not attached to the car?MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
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29th Apr 2014 9:34 am
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
Not sure about getting a replacement key, but to remove the key with the towbar out, you just need to knock in the small pin, (on the ball side,) to release the larger locking pin on the back side, this sets it the same as when fixed in place and the key can be removed.Clive
29th Apr 2014 10:06 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
it was only about 13quid for a whole new green handle with lock and 2 keys from the dealers.
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29th Apr 2014 12:39 pm
JonM
Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1247
And the definitive answer is.......
Yes, you can get a spare key cut at your local key cutting shop. MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price! - So good I bought another!
MY2012 D4 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - retired to a new home
30th Apr 2014 3:18 pm
motolite
Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
Posts: 931
Key stays in lock
I'm sure the dealer told me the key stays in the lock once removed from the car.
30th Apr 2014 9:11 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
To get the key out, the hitch needs to be in the same condition as when fitted to the vehicle. To do this the tongue part needs to be extended by pushing in the small pin in on the other side of the hitch. Press it on something solid.
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