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• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:32:12 -0700
  ---mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > > Please don't put a new lock on the > drivers door as then the van would need three...
• on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:47:31 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:13:28 -0700
  Hi All, Has anyone experienced intermittent failure of the rear hatch lock (88 wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not open, it feels...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 13:28:02 -0600
  ...Later, pushing the driver lock down did not automatically lock the passenger side, but if you pushed down the passenger side it DID lock...
• Locks and Keys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 16:22:37 EDT
  ...Both of my vans had locks that would barely work or locks that would not work at all with the keys I got from...
• Diff Lock - Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 11:24:53 +1000
  Paul, I have been having problems with the diff lock and the indicator light switch. It seems important to know a few things, first...
• Re: Sticking rear hatch lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 6 May 2001 22:13:29 -0700
  From your description looks like your rear hatch lock needs adjustment, easy to do and only screwdriver needed. Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Mark Dorm...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:08:05 +0100
  Would a rear lock bulb failure cause the front lamp to not flash? I often wondered whether it was possible to operate the front...
• Re: Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:32:47 EST
  ...Mine were out of alignment and this caused my sliding door lock to not lock sometimes, or not unlock other times. The latter would...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 11:34:26 -0600
  ...About the Lock right diff locker, I recall mixed reports in the past. Not sure if it was vanagon owners though. I drove a...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 12:38:35 -0700
  ...when i engage the two halves and lock them with a padlock, it will lock the door closed AND mechanically prevent the door-locking...
• Re: key question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:28:03 -0600
  One key should operate all the external locks and ignition on your Vanagon. There is a different key for the glove box, and MAY...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:49:57 -0500
  I did some work to the sticky locks. It's a pretty major improvement (so far). I pulled off the sliding door interior panel...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Lights
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:21:34 -0500
  ...The only way that the light can come on is if the Differential Lock is engaged. The switch to the light is located on...
• Re: 86 Syncro - Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 07:20:24 -0500
  ...The lock setup is internally spring loaded to keep it in the unlock posistion. I would plug the vacuun line. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4...
• Re: Bench Seat Lock Box Install
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:38:44 +0000
  ...Secure, > lockable > > storage space for large items like cameras, lenses, laptops and purses > etc. > > > > http://texasvanagons.com/bench-seat-lock-box/ > > > > > > Abel Longoria >
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:25:20 -0400
  Thanks Larry - the symptom you describe, of having to lock the rest of the doors to unlock the hatch manually, happened to us several...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 13:02:37 -0800
  Its pretty well impractical to fix the internal spring that keep the locking knob in position. A easy fix however, is to unscrew the...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 09:31:16 EST
  ...So the code may not match the lock pins. The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should be able...
• Re: Keys/Calling Steve'Mrlocksmith'
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:13:47 -0800
  ...I found that sears could make a set, and they appeared >>> to work in every lock. Sadly, I missed one lock. For some reason...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:27:00 -0700
  The old and workable fix is to unscrew locking button and slip a small length of rubber tubing (snug fit) over screw portion of...
• sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:54 -0700
  ...Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely, but when the cylinder is turned to the locked position, I can...
• FW: Stuck Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:55:27 -0400
  ...Stuck Door Lock I can't get the driver's side door open on my '83.5 GL. It seems to be stuck in...
• Re: keys and locks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:20:46 -0800
  ...keys and locks Can I get original VW keys based on my VIN number, at the dealer (or direct from VW?) Also can replacement...
• Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:46:06 -0500
  ...electronic door locks -- disable? Does anyone know how to disable electronic door locks so the locks will only operate manually? Is it simply removing...
• Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 16:04:45 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...what is the steering column lock - is this the lock cylinder or the steering lock housing? Perhaps the newer Bentley's have a clearer...
• Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:15:18 -0800
  My '90 vanagon has power door locks. On the sliding door, is a large lock assembly called the Remote Control Lock. It is part...
• Looking for syncro diff lock switch, vac resevoir
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:34:52 -0800
  I'm having my 2WD transmission rebuilt('83 Westhalia) and have the option of adding a vacuum controlled locking differential, using a syncro case...
• Re: locking lugs for SA wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 15:57:57 -0400
  I have locking bolts for sale for the front wheels of 2WD Vanagons if anyone is interested... Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 26...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:16:57 +0200
  ...If I remember correctly, neither does the front diff lock light blink if there's no vacuum at the diff lock switch nor does...
• single/doublecab rear decklid locking latch?? same as late bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:38:12 EST
  on my old '78 westy i used to have a locking latch for the rear engine decklid.. it was keyed to match the doorkeys...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:28:37 -0400
  ...On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 3:14 PM, James <jk_eaton@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hmm, my hatch lock has developed a quirk of...
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:30:23 -0800
  ...I couldn't really understand why this was jamming the lock but it did. Once removed the lock returned to normal operation. Jere 90...
• Re: sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:01:31 -0800
  ...Power Lock Trouble >> >> The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden. >> First they started locking and...
• Re: Driver door lock
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:54:23 -0800
  Rick, There is a tab on the latch which keeps the door from being able to lock without the key. As Ken mentioned, it...
• Re: Driver door lock
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:25:57 -0500
  On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 1:16 PM kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@gmail.com> wrote: > The door lock won't move unless the door is...
• RE.-Door won't lock/unlock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 May 2000 18:20:38 -0500
  ...Most likely is that the lock is loaded with dirt/grease, etc. WD40 is about the worst thing you can put in your locks...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 11:21:55 -0400
  ...The left position is for the front diff lock. The wiring for the front diff lock indicator light is already in your vehicle. If...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:42:12 -0600
  ...security > > > >Hidden lock switch for starter > >Hidden lock switch for ECU > >Gear shift lock > >EBrake lock > >Steering wheel lock > >Hidden Fuel pump kill switch...
• Re: Key questions answered
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:24:39 -0700
  The under seat lock box for the Westy single middle seat uses the exact same lock as the glovebox. On some Westy vans that...
• RE: RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 15:43:20 -0800 (PST)
  My recollection is that my diff-lock-off experience is like your diff-lock-on experience. I have not had to engage the diff...
• Key for water lock?
  Historical mailing list
  3 Jun 97 11:52:00 -0700
  Hi, When I bought my 87 westie last month the owner gave me the wrong key for the lock to fill the water tank...
• Ghost in power locks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 17:09:01 -0400
  The power locks on one of my vans have a ghost in them! Well, maybe not, but the passenger side operates all locks fine...
• WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 09:33:27 -0800
  ...Why would you need to re-key it? The latch mechanism is, I beleive, separate from the actual key lock, but that is the...
• Re: lock won't turn
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:04:44 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin, registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Can you drive without differential lock plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:53:57 -0400
  Time is really working against me and I am not sure I will be able to remove all the plumbing for the differential lock...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:04:48 EST
  << Is this so you can have the pleasure of locking yourself out? >> Hey, The guy's from Nebraska. Maybe they don't need to...
• Re: Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:33:03 -0500
  I'm more curious than helpful on this one...I thought the power locks on a Vanagon worked the same way as the A2...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:15:11 -0800
  Jim, i have some lock info here http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/ door locks, but might be useful in your...
• Re: lost key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:27:25 -0600
  ...Any competent locksmith can cut it from code using the code on any of the locks. The front handles are the easiest. The locksmith...
• Keys from code
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 May 2022 22:02:39 -0400
  ...The original keys felt very loose and in fact the rear hatch lock was very tricky to use. Now, the rear hatch lock works...
• Re: Syncro Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 00:02:53 +0100
  Justin Gordon wrote: > I am considering buying a syncro without a differential lock. Does that > matter? What does it do? > > Justin Gordon Hi Justin...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:42:20 -0700
  Digi-kids and digi-wife gracefully reach over and lock the drivers door on their way out. Jere -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - Johnson City Alliance Church
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 12:52:26 -0400
  >How do you lock your keys in the van? I can't on my '81, even using >the sliding door. The >only way I...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:13:54 -0800
  ...There are no >codes on those locks, but keys can be made by various methods. That lock >has a plastic housing, so if a...
• Re: Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 11:39:25 -0900
  Hate to mention what may be obvious, but do you realize that the driver's side door can only be locked with a key...
• Locking actuator, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:36:04 -0800
  My slider will lock when it is shut if the others are locked but it won't cause the others to lock when they...
• Re: Hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 22:27:32 +0000
  ...I have to wiggle, jiggle, and shake > the key in the lock to get it to both lock and unlock. I've lubed the...
• Re: Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:45:00 -0700
  Mike, time to pull the handle and take lock barrel out for exam and cleaning. Pics of sliding door handle here on my blog...
• FS: wheel locks for SA & Carat wheels for 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:46:31 EDT
  Hey gang, Many of you have asked me to look into locating locks for the conical seat SA and Carat alloy wheels. Well, I...