Advertise on DISCO3.CO.UK
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
DISCO3.CO.UK > Maintenance & Mods (D4)

Spare key for tow hook?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
JonM
 


Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1235

United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4
Spare key for tow hook?

I've managed to snap the key off in the tow hook lock this morning Sad

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
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
 
 
Post #127666129th Apr 2014 9:34 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
crwoody
 


Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

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

 
 
Post #127667429th Apr 2014 10:06 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
al cope
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10289

England 

it was only about 13quid for a whole new green handle with lock and 2 keys from the dealers.

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 
 
Post #127673729th Apr 2014 12:39 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
JonM
 


Member Since: 24 May 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1235

United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

And the definitive answer is.......

Yes, you can get a spare key cut at your local key cutting shop. Thumbs Up
 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
 
 
Post #127743730th Apr 2014 3:18 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
motolite
 


Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
Posts: 931

Australia 
Key stays in lock

I'm sure the dealer told me the key stays in the lock once removed from the car.
  
Post #127770230th Apr 2014 9:11 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
L319
 


Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2079

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

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.
  
Post #127773530th Apr 2014 11:14 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums

DISCO3.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site