Volvo XC90 Towbar Witter

baggies1 · Jul 29th, 2019, 19:39

Hi all,

Have an issue you all may be able to help with please.

I have purchased a towbar off ebay. Its a witter and mostly appears to fit my volvo. Only issue is now i've slotted it in and out a few times it no longer locks into place.

The small spring pin on top no longer springs upward (just loose and limp) and despite appearing to push the towbar almost 95% in it will no longer lock in place.

The towbar does go 95% of the way in (more than the pictures show but not 100%).

Sorry for the big pictures.

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scuba0576 · Jul 29th, 2019, 19:51

Hi.
Used to have the one like this and it was quite awkward.
If you have the instructions then read them closely as they are a little ambiguous.
If you don’t then they can be downloaded off the Witter page
I think that you need to pull the blue disc out and twist it round. This releases the pin that you mention.
Good luck.
Rob

baggies1 · Jul 29th, 2019, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba0576

Hi.
Used to have the one like this and it was quite awkward.
If you have the instructions then read them closely as they are a little ambiguous.
If you don’t then they can be downloaded off the Witter page
I think that you need to pull the blue disc out and twist it round. This releases the pin that you mention.
Good luck.
Rob

you beauty, i was sweating there thinking i'd shagged it.

yes, if you push the blue locking dial in it will travel futher and unlock the pin so it srpings back.

dud you rock many thanks for your reply.

JRL · Jul 29th, 2019, 21:28

If you plan to keep the hitch in there for a while then spray some grease around it and the fitting it goes into. Left mine in for a month at the start of *summer* and had to hit it a good few whacks to free it as it had rusted in place.

green van man · Jul 30th, 2019, 05:52

I spray my hitch and reciver with Duck oil every time I fit it. Duck oil dries and leaves a protective film that dust doesnot stick to so no grinding paste to damage the hitch long term. It is also the best penetrating oil I have found.

Paul.

Jul 29th, 2019, 19:39	#1
baggies1 New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2019 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: norwich	Volvo XC90 Towbar Witter Hi all, Have an issue you all may be able to help with please. I have purchased a towbar off ebay. Its a witter and mostly appears to fit my volvo. Only issue is now i've slotted it in and out a few times it no longer locks into place. The small spring pin on top no longer springs upward (just loose and limp) and despite appearing to push the towbar almost 95% in it will no longer lock in place. The towbar does go 95% of the way in (more than the pictures show but not 100%). Sorry for the big pictures. [IMG]https://brpx1g.am.files.1drv.com/y4mhp6WFC7wz7ID7i-UIfwbg-1xrFqHWIUCVmi2WlL7YH8cRL**GPRuLnsEnsmMeQSmsmyRzPP tyvaS59_S0a9RAnQ3PpHlL9OifibmQam6lXA-iVaWtLxr3t4r7pFMWiE79EwewxWjAUghp8EmbsGnoxzBH0g1-3sb9m0OTd-Xvc90sVEJ1gVGp0Fjb1jpe6zrAvBIfoYuxsOrFkYU4iLMg?wid th=2656&height=1494&cropmode=none[/IMG] Last edited by baggies1; Jul 29th, 2019 at 19:42.*

Jul 29th, 2019, 19:51	#2
scuba0576 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	Hi. Used to have the one like this and it was quite awkward. If you have the instructions then read them closely as they are a little ambiguous. If you don’t then they can be downloaded off the Witter page I think that you need to pull the blue disc out and twist it round. This releases the pin that you mention. Good luck. Rob __________________ MY 18 XC60 R DESIGN PRO D5 Powerpulse AWD in Bursting Blue - Convenience pack - XENIUM - Intellisafe Pro - Polestar

Jul 29th, 2019, 21:28	#4
JRL Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	If you plan to keep the hitch in there for a while then spray some grease around it and the fitting it goes into. Left mine in for a month at the start of summer and had to hit it a good few whacks to free it as it had rusted in place. __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

Jul 30th, 2019, 05:52	#5
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I spray my hitch and reciver with Duck oil every time I fit it. Duck oil dries and leaves a protective film that dust doesnot stick to so no grinding paste to damage the hitch long term. It is also the best penetrating oil I have found. Paul.

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