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Kalahari



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No Keys for removable tow bar with my Freelander 2, ideas?

Probably a frequently asked question. I have picked up my 07 Freelander 2 TD4 SE today. Love it allready. But Just noticed that I have no keys for my removable tow bar and the spalsh cover inside the front left wheel arch is missing. Did not notice before. Can anyone suggest what I should do about the tow bar key and can I get a new black internal wheel arch cover easily?
Thanks in advance.

Post #141243 28th Apr 2012 6:04 pm
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landy19840



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I don't have a key for mine, so just leave it on!

Post #141244 28th Apr 2012 6:18 pm
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Kalahari



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But do you know if it is possible to get replacement keys?

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Post #141246 28th Apr 2012 6:30 pm
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ad210358



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Depends which tow bar it is, if it is a genuine LR bar they are supplied by Brink/Thule. There should be a plate on it letting you know which it is. Thule are in Nuneaton if you Google it you can get the number.

There is a mention on here regarding the splash guards so you can get hem.

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rchrdleigh



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Try asking Dan at Duckworth Parts (Site sponsor) if it's possible to buy replacement keys he'll know. He can also probably supply the wheel arch cover as well.

Failing that go back to the Seller and tell them to get them for you.

Post #141248 28th Apr 2012 6:33 pm
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ad210358



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If it is the Genuine one it, the ball and reciever are held on with two bolts, you can remove it that way, then try and get some keys, it may be worn anyway so you could then get a new ball and receiver with new keys.

Post #141250 28th Apr 2012 6:35 pm
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Kalahari



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Thanks for the advice, I am going back to the seller first but my pessimistic side is leading the way.

Post #141254 28th Apr 2012 7:43 pm
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chrisdeeming



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Just leave it on your never know when you'll need it and it doesn't look bad anyway Smile

Post #141257 28th Apr 2012 7:46 pm
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Kalahari



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Anyone know if the the wheel arch splash guards are expensive and how diffiucult are they to fit?

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chrisdeeming



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mud guards ?

Post #141260 28th Apr 2012 8:02 pm
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Kalahari



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no the internal black wheel arch covers to stop the splash going up into engine bay.

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pressureman



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Hi Kalahari,
If you have a Thule/Brink fitted, try contacting 'Andy' at Thule Customer Services. A few of us have found him most helpful. He replaced a complete lock for me last year (under warranty-ish) and will be able to advise you. Best to e-mail him as I know he works from home at least a couple of days a week. See also sticky thread above on towbar clunk.

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ad210358



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Andy is no longer at Thule, the guy that has taken is job is not so helpful, they supplied me another towball and receiver at Christmas to replace the third replacement worn one and more or less said, that's your lot we won't exchange any more.
Not fussed anymore, Towbar removed and dumped on the bay with new towball and receiver, new Westfalia fitted, of which the receiver looks not unlike the Disco 3 and RRS receiver.

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oldgeezer



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I discovered that when I had a replacement tow bar assemble from Landrover the keys were identical. It was either coincidence (which I doubt) or the keys are all the same. Shame of it was that I threw the old key set out 2 weeks ago, but only after testing them in the lock to fathom out which set were which, & thats when I found out they all fitted & locked & unlocked the swann neck. Thumbs Up

Post #141297 29th Apr 2012 10:48 am
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