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Doughboy
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Baltic BlueDiscovery 3
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  
Post #224594110th Aug 2021 10:30 am
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Sea Raider
 


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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  
Post #224594210th Aug 2021 10:36 am
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Doughboy
 


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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  
Post #224594310th Aug 2021 10:44 am
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motorworks
 


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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  
Post #224595910th Aug 2021 2:11 pm
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Doughboy
 


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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  
Post #224596110th Aug 2021 2:16 pm
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CongoBoy
 


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This is on YT Powerful Uk vids.
There are also vids on the refurb after you have removed the towbar.

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Post #224596210th Aug 2021 2:21 pm
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Doughboy
 


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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  
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galwaygreen
 


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get a new lock all will become clear..no angle grinder required  
Post #224602811th Aug 2021 12:25 am
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