Hi there beancounter, the mechanism pulls out and turns as usual (was fully releasing etc yesterday prior to me locking the key lock with the new key today). It doesnt turn far enough now to release the towbar due to the key lock being in the locked position. Have tried turning the key whilst the green knob is at all positions but to no avail.

Imagine if you paid over £2000 for an electronic deployable version and then got stuck in a field in the rain trying to get home but it wont come out to hitch your caravan and you forgot the WD40


Nah - that'll never happen

 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

These are temperamental to say the least - you could try knocking the swan neck with a hammer in case it is not seated correctly and preventing the key from turning - I once made the mistake of leaving mine on the car overnight because we got back late and could I get the off next morning

Couple of taps and key turned and released - never made that mistake again  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

It seams well seated and moves slightly when i give it a shake. thort about undoing silver plate and allen key from other side but fear springs let loose etc and i never get it off. Stuck in mud with hitchless caravan, i have '71 veedub camper for that, nobody expects her to get out if a puddle without help

Question. Being more familiar with these than me, when u put in the red disk westfalia key is it supposed to stop 3-4mm short of fully butting up to the green handle?

Does this help

https://photos-2.dropbox.com/t/0/AADhsDLSb...e=1280x960

https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AABiTBoOo...e=1280x960 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

The tow ball operation is dead simple and actually if you reflect on it solve-able.

You mention the handle is moving and rotating the lock, but that the towball isnt releasing?

get on your back look up the back of the towball...a little higher into the receiver and the hole for the lug (which stops it falling out) is there...with the handle in the unlock, make sure its moving then if its just leaving the catch in a little - with an implement like a screw driver - push the release lug in all the way.

If the handle isnt moving at all...then again its simple, just take the cover off and remove the internals to release the lug.

Simples Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

muddywheels wrote:

Imagine if you paid over £2000 for an electronic deployable version and then got stuck in a field in the rain trying to get home but it wont come out to hitch your caravan and you forgot the WD40


Nah - that'll never happen

Exact thing happened on my mates Cayenne (albeit I don't think it was a £2,000 option for him................and he doesn't have a pikey van ), so woes not just limited to LR  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Hi and thanks muddywheels, ur pictures confirm the key is going in enough. MSE, I cannot get enough on the lug to knock it through. When u say take the cover off, u mean silver or green side? Thanks all, really appreciate this.

Guys, thank you all very much for your help. I have managed it using ur guidance and piecing bits together. So as not to arm any baddies with a 'how to' guide, I wont elaborate. I couldnt have done it without your help. This forum lark is ace!!

Glad you got sorted - we try and help each other but still have a laugh too

I sometimes visit a caravan forum but it's all a bit too serious over there  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Hmmm caravans, tried 'em, not for me... I joined a vdub forum but never used it other than to get £20 off my insurance as a 'regular enthusiast', have now experience the value of them . On the tow bar btw it was the lock at fault, completely jammed as rest of mechanism is moving fine, key still wont turn when deconstructed... let me see if ebay seller will refund me the cost of replacement part....

Good luck with the refund and the Ebay buyer protection - never been very good for me  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

and my ebay seller did indeed refund me the cost of a replacement lock. Good chap!! In the meantime I bought a Thule tow bar and when proceeding to show the mechanic the fault with the other one, got it put back together and working!! I am now the proud owner of two fully working tow bars!!

excellent  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!