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Bristol Disco2
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 113
  
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| Removable tow bar - now not removable... |
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Hi
Need some help please. I've had my removable tow bar attached constantly for about 2 years now and am trying to take it off as I'll be away next week abroad and didn't want it on.
I can only get the key into the lock about half way and is the same no matter which way I put the key in. It's as if there is something stuck in the lock that is preventing the key going in.
I'm thinking it could be either:
1) some one has tried to nick and  up the lock or
2) it's just corroded.
I believe there are some lock kits that can be bought to replace the lock but how do I get the lock out that is already there.
Can anyone help??
Chefs
James
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 26th Sep 2010 11:32 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
Posts: 1498
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Buy yourself a new lock - and it will be obvious 
(you'll need proof of ownership for the dealer) Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
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| 27th Sep 2010 12:36 am |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
 
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The most likely cause is lack of lubrication. Give the lock mechanism a good squirt with WD40 or similar, leave it for 30 to 60 mins and see how you go.
Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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| 27th Sep 2010 5:27 am |
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Bristol Disco2
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 113
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Thanks for the replies.
Should have said that have had it soaking for about a week now in WD40, but still it won't go in!!
Just spoke with TLO - all sorted now and should be easy to fit according to him!!!! Can't believe how cheap these locks are and how 'easy' they are to remove the lock. Will make sure I remove this when not being used from now on...
cheers,
James
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| 27th Sep 2010 5:29 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
  
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disco_steve wrote:(you'll need proof of ownership for the dealer)
No you dont  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 27th Sep 2010 5:39 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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just buy a new lock from the dealers you dont need proof of id
you may have to drill the lock out if you cant work out how to get the old lock out or it wont play ball.
lock it only made from soft metal so easy to drill out.
new lock costs about £10 Duncan
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| 27th Sep 2010 5:50 pm |
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Phil1644
Member Since: 14 Nov 2009
Location: Probably still in work!
Posts: 303
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BD2,
Just done this on mine today after reading the instructions someone had posted on ebay!!! I paid £9 for a new lock from my local main dealer after dropping out of bidding at £11 on ebay !!. I have now taken my towbar off as the Tintent won't be out for 6 months!
Beware if you do bid on ebay for a lock, there are two different sizes, my dealer laid both out on the counter and I could pick the correct one.
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| 28th Sep 2010 7:33 pm |
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ruggedpeak
Member Since: 10 Jun 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1625
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wiggs wrote:disco_steve wrote:(you'll need proof of ownership for the dealer)
No you dont
Oh yes you do!
Just got back from my local stealers and there is a big notice behind the parts counter saying LR policy is that replacement keys can only be ordered with full ID - photo and address ID. Not every dealer may enforce/know this but mine does. Tony
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| 29th Sep 2010 9:47 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
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I have purchased at least 5 locks ..and never had to show id ....and from different dealers 
Perhaps they have changed there policy ...but a tow bar can be off any car ..so i cant see the point 
Understandable for normal ignition keys G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 29th Sep 2010 10:33 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Mine was on for 3 years - repeated soaking with WD40 and 3 in 1 over 2-3 days did the trick
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| 29th Sep 2010 1:13 pm |
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nigelc
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: leicestershire
Posts: 267
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Once you succeed in removing it, recommend you don't leave it on, as there are people (charitable description) who go round thieving them. That happened to me and after I bought it back on ebay, now always leave it off.
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| 29th Sep 2010 4:22 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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nigelc wrote:Once you succeed in removing it, recommend you don't leave it on, as there are people (charitable description) who go round thieving them. That happened to me and after I bought it back on ebay, now always leave it off.
Snap
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| 29th Sep 2010 4:59 pm |
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