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Old Aug 26th, 2021, 14:08   #1
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Hi,

I've tried attaching the towbar to my 2014 V70 for the first time. I have a weird problem in that the handle with the lock points in the wrong direction. How does this happen and how do I fix it?

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Have you got a picture?

Not sure what you mean, but it may be different to my 2010?
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Picture attached. That's how far back the handle will go, I can only turn it clockwise to point towards the front of the car.

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That looks right, it only turns about 1/4 revolution or less. If it’s withdrawing the catch at the front of it (away from the ball end) it’s working properly.

Mines the same, when I got the car, the receptor had rust built up on it and wouldn’t let the ball bit properly secure, even though the indicator was green.
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That looks right, it only turns about 1/4 revolution or less. If it’s withdrawing the catch at the front of it (away from the ball end) it’s working properly.

Mines the same, when I got the car, the receptor had rust built up on it and wouldn’t let the ball bit properly secure, even though the indicator was green.
But it's no-where near where the indicator is?

And the catch ain't moving, propably because the handle is stuck. It also looks slightly like the catch has been sawn off, but I don't really know what it's supposed to look like.

Tried a hammer yesterday, didn't help. I'll try to see if I can remove the handle from the towbar completely.

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I think you've already identified that the lock mechanism appears seized. The key at halfway is a giveaway.

Here's mine with indicator at red.





The latch at the end only protrudes outwards by a small amount and it's chamfered off. It might give the impression it's been cut off or I wonder if the latch is seized in, preventing the lock returning?

You actually turn the lock anti clockwise to engage.

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Thanks for the photos. Maybe I need to WD40 the locking pin.
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Thanks for the photos. Maybe I need to WD40 the locking pin.
I spray mine before and after each use with spray grease and wipe the excess off and flood the lock with a ptfe lube. All good so far.

If it helps I can video the action of attaching, locking, unlocking & removing the bar...let me know.
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On the car, indicator on green.

Beaten to the off the car picture 😂
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On the car, indicator on green.

Beaten to the off the car picture 😂
...and I'll think you'll find the my ball is shinier than your ball
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