Ball part from detachable towbar

eddyp · Sep 24th, 2018, 22:51

I've got a genuine tow bar on my XC60 but for some reason the detachable part doesn't seem to engage properly so I'm after another one, anyone got one kicking around they don't want please?

Thanks

Ed.

JRL · Sep 24th, 2018, 23:03

I have to fiddle with mine as it doesn't seem to catch on the first four or five goes. Keep meaning to spray some silicone lubricant in there to see if that makes a difference.

eddyp · Sep 24th, 2018, 23:29

Does it sort of latch in but rattles?

For some reason when I turn the knob it doesn't latch in the "removed" position so when I put the ball in I have to hold it against the spring and then let it go.

JRL · Sep 25th, 2018, 08:14

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Originally Posted by eddyp

Does it sort of latch in but rattles?

For some reason when I turn the knob it doesn't latch in the "removed" position so when I put the ball in I have to hold it against the spring and then let it go.

Yep, same as mine. Takes a few goes to get it to lock in place so I can lock it with the key. Feels loose until I get it to sit correctly.

Stephen2015 · Sep 25th, 2018, 09:08

I had the same where. The catch was not fully engaging at the back end, clean with fine sand paper, clean so slider which is spring loaded is free, lube shaft. Also clean the two recess the the removable towbar pins fit into as after a while this builds up with dirt use fine sand paper on a round bar. Also clean the round pins on removeable towbar as well.
Mine now goes clonk click.

eddyp · Sep 25th, 2018, 14:40

Thanks guys, I’ll have another play with it then.
I’ve already lubed up the tongue that comes out the back and think it’s quite free but haven’t tried cleaning up the pins or the cups the pin sits into.
Was it on the back of the actual socket that you cleaned it up to get it to latch it?

Sep 24th, 2018, 22:51	#1
eddyp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Coventry	Ball part from detachable towbar I've got a genuine tow bar on my XC60 but for some reason the detachable part doesn't seem to engage properly so I'm after another one, anyone got one kicking around they don't want please? Thanks Ed.

Sep 24th, 2018, 23:03	#2
JRL Master Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2022 16:37 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	I have to fiddle with mine as it doesn't seem to catch on the first four or five goes. Keep meaning to spray some silicone lubricant in there to see if that makes a difference. __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

Sep 24th, 2018, 23:29	#3
eddyp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Coventry	Does it sort of latch in but rattles? For some reason when I turn the knob it doesn't latch in the "removed" position so when I put the ball in I have to hold it against the spring and then let it go.

Sep 25th, 2018, 09:08	#5
Stephen2015 S60 D5244T4 Last Online: Jul 26th, 2023 17:31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Norwich	I had the same where. The catch was not fully engaging at the back end, clean with fine sand paper, clean so slider which is spring loaded is free, lube shaft. Also clean the two recess the the removable towbar pins fit into as after a while this builds up with dirt use fine sand paper on a round bar. Also clean the round pins on removeable towbar as well. Mine now goes clonk click.

Sep 25th, 2018, 14:40	#6
eddyp Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Coventry	Thanks guys, I’ll have another play with it then. I’ve already lubed up the tongue that comes out the back and think it’s quite free but haven’t tried cleaning up the pins or the cups the pin sits into. Was it on the back of the actual socket that you cleaned it up to get it to latch it?

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