dvd player or humble cd player ?

[user name]

Yes it seems so, the motor makes a noise but nothing happens

[UMEL]

hmmm, maybe a gearing issue.

Mine's a detachable factory kit dealer fit.

[user name]

i dont know, i have no idea how it works - as i say, didnt know i had one till this afternoon but i know i hear a motor but nothing happens

[MikeBz]

The video that UMEL posted shows how it is supposed to work. The whirring you hear is just the electric release which should then let gravity take its course. I've had factory fitted towbars on a B7 and a B8 and in both cases if you don't use it for some time it doesn't drop down - pull the switch and reach up & grab the tow bar at the same time and you can pull it down.

[user name]

That's wonderful thank you, I was hoping it might be lack of use rather than something expensive, I'm rather thinking its never been used.