Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 91
Towbar key identification
Morning all,
I can see this was a once contentious and secretive issue and source of a few words on other posts..
I need to get a new towbar key as I want to remove my towbar on my 05D3. I don't have the key.
Can someone advise please where exactly is the lock number on the unit so I can use it as reference for a replacement. I have looked over the green plastic lever and can't see anything. The silver barrel is coroded to a degree that means that is not really showing any markings. The plate on opposite side to barrel also appears blank.
Obvs I have all the ownership documents if needed.
Cheers
Rich
10th Aug 2021 10:30 am
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
Its usually stamped on the lock barrel face plate
You'd be as well replacing the lock as if its not been off for a while it will be beyond WD40 help
10th Aug 2021 10:36 am
Doughboy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 91
Cheers Sea Raider, I'll try and get the solvoautosolve out and see if it cleans up enough to show anything. I don't think it's been off for a good few years. Its also bolted onto the chassis via a plate behind the towball which will add to the problems.. It does not look like all the standard ones I've seen so suspect it was maybe a mainstealer fix.
I'll take a look in min cheers
10th Aug 2021 10:44 am
motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
From what you say, not much chance of a new key releasing the lock - if you can find the number. I would just order a new lock and fit. You might still be in for a small challenge to get the towbar in or out.Chris
10th Aug 2021 2:11 pm
Doughboy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 91
I really don't want to angle grind it to be honest. The crossmember looks a bit iffy under the electrics cover which is a pleasant surprise lol. I'll take a look after work and see if I can see a number and go from there.
If I have to get brutal, what's best way to go.
Plate off from behind lock and hammer it out
10th Aug 2021 2:16 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
This is on YT Powerful Uk vids.
There are also vids on the refurb after you have removed the towbar.
2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
10th Aug 2021 2:21 pm
Doughboy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 91
Brilliant thanks mate. I actually sub to their page as well. The latest jaunt down Slindon looked pretty good in the fl2.. 16min mark simon got a bit twitchy 😂
Cheers
Rich
10th Aug 2021 2:46 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
get a new lock all will become clear..no angle grinder required
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