gareth71
Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: North-east Wales
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Just to be clear from the outset - I'm NOT asking on a public forum for instructions on how to do this! 
My new D3 has an adjustable-height towbar fitted, which to be honest I'll almost certainly never use so I'm considering removing it and selling it (it's in really good nick, looks as though it's had very light use, if any).
Trouble is, it looks as though the section of it which goes into the receiver in the rear chassis has a lock on it the same as the standard removable towbar - for which I don't have the key. I've got in touch with the seller of the vehicle to see if they have it, but haven't heard back so perhaps I have to work on the basis of the key being AWOL.
Is it possible to remove the towbar without being in possession of a key? Will Land Rover supply a spare key? If so, what information would they need - is there a serial number on the towbar or lock somewhere?
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Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
Location: Wilts
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You have a PM Gareth.
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| 1st Jun 2016 5:09 pm |
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Bungle
Member Since: 07 Apr 2015
Location: Wanborough
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OK, firstly no-one is going to tell you how to remove the towbar without a key other than by buying a new lock kit and that comes with a set of instructions on what to do.
However, a cheaper and much simpler alternative is just to buy a new key cut to code. I have used these people several times now with no problems:
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No connection, just a happy customer. Assuming the lock has not been used for some time be prepared for a bit of effort with wd40 to get it moving....
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| 6th Jun 2016 3:12 pm |
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gareth71
Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: North-east Wales
Posts: 547
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Oddly enough, following a previous suggestion I ordered a key from them and it arrived this morning. Had already given the lock a good seeing-to with the PlusGas, and the new key works like a charm. And all for a shade under £6 including P&P 
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| 6th Jun 2016 8:37 pm |
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Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
Location: Wilts
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Glad it worked out for you mate. 
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| 6th Jun 2016 9:16 pm |
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Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
Location: Wilts
Posts: 1376
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Anyone else need the contact details of the key website, drop me a PM.
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| 6th Jun 2016 9:16 pm |
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oliver1981
Member Since: 26 Sep 2017
Location: australia
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Hi,
am trying to remove my towbar at present to change a tyre on the side of the road, but my key is 480km back home. I ahve joined the forum to get this answer but I cant send a PM as i havent made enough posts,
can someone please help? Its bloody hot here
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| 26th Sep 2017 3:22 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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I'm sorry, but you are a fool:
1. For not having the key with you, and
2. Thinking that anyone would give you this info on your first post.
And, luckily, Oz is such a small place I may be just around the corner. The Bearded Dragon
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| 26th Sep 2017 3:31 am |
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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Do you have to remove the tow bar to change the wheel then?
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| 26th Sep 2017 7:40 am |
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JMack
Member Since: 02 Aug 2014
Location: Edinburgh
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You don't need to remove the tow bar to change a wheel.
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| 26th Sep 2017 10:06 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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Oz towbar isn't same as UK IIRC, could that be the issue? .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 26th Sep 2017 10:16 pm |
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Ivan
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
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The Oz tow bar is a 2 inch class A type receiver. To remove it you just take the pin out and the tow bar part comes out. No need to remove tow bar to change wheel.
see here
Speaking of which I have one going spare for a D3. I had to buy a D4 one when in Oz as my Offroad Camper Trailer tow bar was too high for D3.
Ivan 2013 RR Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 HSE Luxury SD4
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| 27th Sep 2017 12:19 pm |
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Dufi
Member Since: 04 Jul 2020
Location: Orava
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New here...so no big chance to get right information about how can I deal with lost key from my towing bracket. Yesterday we were moving my broken car (which I replaced with Disco 3) and I found out I have no idea where I put keys. Anyway, hopefully I can buy some according to lock code from UK. Not sure if I can find some here in Slovakia (will contact LR distributor on monday).
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Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
Location: Wilts
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