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Aug 26th, 2021, 14:08 | #1 |
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Towbar lock
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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? Regards, Henrik
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Aug 26th, 2021, 14:42 | #2 |
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Have you got a picture?
Not sure what you mean, but it may be different to my 2010? |
Aug 26th, 2021, 14:59 | #3 |
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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.
Thanks
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Aug 27th, 2021, 08:09 | #4 |
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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. |
Aug 27th, 2021, 09:06 | #5 | |
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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. Henrik
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Aug 27th, 2021, 10:56 | #6 |
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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. Last edited by 37 RUBY; Aug 27th, 2021 at 10:58. |
Aug 27th, 2021, 11:01 | #7 |
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Thanks for the photos. Maybe I need to WD40 the locking pin.
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Aug 27th, 2021, 11:07 | #8 |
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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. |
Aug 27th, 2021, 11:55 | #9 |
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On the car, indicator on green.
Beaten to the off the car picture 😂 |
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