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Old Jul 15, 2016 | 12:50 AM
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Folding Trailer hitch problem

Hi!
Got a problem with my Folding Trailer hitch.(not electric)
It i stuck in upper position and cant get it down.
When i turn the knob to release i can barely wiggle the hitch.
Anyone got some tips????

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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 01:27 AM
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Was at my local dealer and checked this problem, they just told me to replace the hitch and the price was 4500 USD
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sentralfyr
Was at my local dealer and checked this problem, they just told me to replace the hitch and the price was 4500 USD
Unfortunately that's the cost of owning a german luxury car
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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Thanks alot, i have a look at it

Nice but I have a 212 estate, maybe 211 and 212 hitches are quite the same

Thanks again

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Old Mar 30, 2020 | 06:11 AM
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Did you ever solve it

Hi
I now have the same issue with hitch not folding back.
when I twist release gale maximum, about 3mm of play occurs to the hitch.

I have 2 working theories.
1. Release cable have been elongated and doesn't pullback locking mechanism fully.
2. Locking mechanism internally jammed, (not possible to visible determine from outside.)

Any ideas or feedback,
no spareparts available, only sold as a complete kit.
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