Hi everyone,

First posting from me, please be gentle.

I own an L405 V6 2013. I have a deployable towbar stuck in deployed position with buzzer going off all the time with both leds flashing. Red on power switch and green on operation switch. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Jon.

hello Jon and welcome to the forum...


this is a pdf from the WM [ link in our wiki] .....it explains how to test the towbar and hopefully reach a solution..

https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/u...ESTING.pdf ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Wow that was quick. Thanks Stan.

So. I have followed the link to reset/fault find the towbar. I cannot get past A5 which points you towards the module. I assume this is in the boot on right. Haven’t found it yet but assume because my car is 2013 that it has an early module and that it needs replacement. I can get hold of the latest spec AG part is this a good idea or should I just buy an identical part with AF part code? It says use campaign code Q602 initialise. So what is the code and how do I initialise ?
Thanks. Jon.

sounds like its getting to the stage where a dealer or garage should get involved...

you could start replacing bits but a proper diagnostic check might pinpoint something else.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Thanks Stan. I’ll find the module and if old I’ll bring up to date with newer part. First I’ll try down powering it and switching it back on. This my fourth Range Rover, they can be testing!

just an afterthought Jon, are all the towbar joints clear of crud and dirt, maybe a liberal spray of WD40 might help.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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I’ve found the module. It requires the removal of the inside panel on the right of the boot to be removed in one piece. Just to find that it’s between the spare and under the lash down strip which also needs removal. Then two ten mm nuts see photos. I am ordering the latest AG module as mine was AE! Will let you know what happens next.

The campaign code is for the dealer to recharge the issue under warranty. The early AE modules are the ones which had issues, an AF or an AG should be fine. I don't remember it being too much of an issue to get to the module - removing the three bolts that holds down the tailgate flap means you can move the carpet easily to get to it without having to remove the spare wheel.

If the module doesn't fix it there has been problems with the wormgear within the towbar mechanism shearing a tooth and wedging the gears. There is a powerful video on how to fix if you are handy, otherwise you may need to get a replacement -plenty on ebay. Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

Very useful, thanks Nick. AG on its way. If not that then suspect you are right and it’s the worm gear. I’m handy so would try to fix it. I saw powerful! Many thanks, Jon.

This is the video of how to fix one.

HTH

Ivan 2013 Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury

Thanks Ivan. This was the YouTube I hadn’t watched! Fairly sure my problem is the same as theirs. I had previously retracted the towbar with a seven pin adapter on it. It had struggled and wound back to deploy position. Will hunt for this part. Does anyone know where I can get one? Or what part no. It is?

Might be worthwhile giving Powerful a shout and see where they got their part from.

Ivan 2013 Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury

I'm not sure if they ever did find the part - I thought they just removed the broken bit of gear and it worked. However its unlikely that leaving the 7pin socket in would have broken the wormgear (done it loads of times myself) it detects it and backs it out so sounds like it did what it was supposed to but hopefully its just the module which is fried. Fingers crossed for you anyway - I don't fancy rebuilding that wormgear. Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

Thanks, fingers crossed as I can’t find the part anywhere including Westfalia.