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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Snapped off one of my tow ball keys in the lock.... Grrrrr....
Managed to sort it though but need a new key, as I now only have one key left
Local locksmith can't cut one - is it a LR only thing - would quite like something stronger...
John 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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 9th Oct 2008 3:56 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
 
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Dont think LR sell just the key ...
You can get a new lock and 2 keys for about £7 from LR G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 9th Oct 2008 4:58 pm |
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giovipatane
Member Since: 06 Sep 2008
Location: Sardinia
Posts: 31
 
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Yes confirm
you can buy only the new block . I lost both keys.... I'm land rover enthusiast
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| 9th Oct 2008 5:08 pm |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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Is just swapping the barrel as easy at it looks?  2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 10th Oct 2008 9:25 am |
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Bodsy
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You have one key still, so yes quite easy. More difficult when you don't have a key...... But still doable.  Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 10th Oct 2008 9:32 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
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Try the new keys in your existing lock first, you might be surprised - thinking the same logic may apply as to FFRR wheel locks where there were/are only 8 combinations (certainly on the black RR lockers)  Cheers
Simon
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| 10th Oct 2008 9:54 am |
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MikeT
Member Since: 31 Aug 2008
Location: Lancs
Posts: 260
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I had both keys missing and purchased a new barrel and keys from LR. It was less than £10. I was completely shocked at how easy it is to replace in less than 2 minutes. I now understand why there are so many towbars with new keys on Ebay!
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| 10th Oct 2008 10:34 am |
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John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
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In terms of purely convenience - is it possible and safe to use the tow ball without the lock?
(Safe as in will it fall off - not safe as in security)
Thanks,
John 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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| 10th Oct 2008 1:13 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
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Think so, it will fully latch then requires the key to be turned 180 before removal. Even less secure than the "fully locked" towball though... The other danger is that in use the bust key/lock could rotate away from the unlocked position due to vibration and sods law so then its locked on when you want to remove it Cheers
Simon
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| 10th Oct 2008 1:25 pm |
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