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• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 18 May 2004 16:40:13 -0400
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. >Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok > > > > Yea me too. . . we can...
• Re: Tailgate lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:10:37 -0400
  ...And nice to know we can keep the van key locks working as intended. Eric Caron > On Sep 14, 2021, at 12:19 AM...
• Re: Rear hatch will no longer lock, sliding door iffy
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:25:46 -0800
  ...a 1987 Wolfsburg with power locks (you lock the front passenger door and the rest of the locks click as well). > I've also...
• Re: [vanagon] Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:49:23 -0800
  Hi Jack, There are several problems with the locks. One is that the slider mechanism for the locks gets dry, and binds. If you...
• Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 23:27:15 -0700
  ...this weekend, I might as well take a look at the locks too..... So, anyone out there a pro at the vdub central locking...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:04:01 -0800
  squirt some lubricant in the lock (WD40, PB Blaster etc) if you have another key try with the spare or go to locksmith and...
• FW: '91 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Lori Bottom & David Tanzer
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 08:57:16 -0400
  ...84K miles, silver, power windows, power locks, air conditioning. Located in Southern Vermont. This is a California Westy, with no rust! $19,500. 802...
• Re: Paulchen Rack System For Sale
  Historical mailing list - James Zoschenko
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:53:08 -0700
  PAULCHEN RACK SYSTEM FOR SALE Fits most Vanagon Rear Hatches Setup For 4 Bicycles & Skis Locks To Rear Hatch Very Strong & Versatile Rack ~ Best...
• 91 Carat Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:53:25 -0500
  ...Cruise control (sometimes works), electric windows, electric locks(sometimes don't unlock) Table ( doesn't unlock). Fancy German emblem up front, alloy wheels, plastic...
• thefts, security
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 14:50:47 -0800
  ...Extra locks? Alarms? Explosive handles? Dangerous animals inside? :) max
• Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 05:36:05 -0500
  ...Who knows which alternative VW models dorhandles/locks that can be used in the Vanagon (1983)? It would widen the search a lot and...
• Re: Key Blanks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:04:31 -0500
  ILCO # X110 Taylor #X110 Curtis V33 Try listmember and locksmith Steve Sandlin. or VWKey.com On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 3:45 PM...
• Re: Syncro Carat
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:57:07 -0600
  It is my understading that the Carat model has many standard features, including cruise control, power windows, mirrors, and locks. The middle area has...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:12:35 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >> >> Hi to all, >> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:03:27 -0700
  ...I may put hinge locks in two positions: for when the seat > is up and for when the seat is folded down. > > A few...
• Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:01:54 -0500
  ...Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks > > Hi all - > > We're planning to take a long trip (well moving for about a year) > from San...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:04:48 -0800
  While the original 87 gas cap used the same key as the rest of the locks it is common for the gas cap to...
• Re: New key made from code!
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:19:12 -0700
  ...Even with cost of shipping factored in, his fees are still cheaper than my local locksmiths. I have also had him rekey locks, key...
• Re: some big trouble with a locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 00:23:35 -0500
  >i've got a friend with '74? bug that has an aftermarket gas cap that locks..and >he has lost the keys to the...
• 90 vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 17:08:42 MDT
  ...power locks & windows .. alloy wheels .. grey lower cladding & fiberglass bumpers .. was a daily driver .. needs some body work .. $4000 ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a...
• Re: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:46:44 -0500
  ...All the other locks on the van work fine. It often takes a lot of wiggling, moving the key a little bit less than...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:18:06 -0500
  ...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin > > Steve Sandlin did a great job on my locks and keys this month, so I want > to add...
• Front brake job done on 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:44:16 -0600
  ...If this thing still locks up the front passenger side prematurely after that, there's going to be a bon-fire in my driveway...
• 85 and 86 sliding doors same?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 17:23:05 -0500
  Anyone know if the sliding doors (non-power locks) from 85 and 86 are the same? I'd like to replace the bashed-in...
• Re: Metal engine cover
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 22:14:49 -0700
  ...Marcus marcus wrote: > > Have one to replace some one's plastic cover.One of the lever locks on > the bottom is broke off.Yours...
• power door locks prob
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 23:06:30 EDT
  anyone ever have when the driver door is unlocked the passenger lock will not go up at all and then the drivers automatically relocks...
• For Sale: 87 vanagon wolfsburg..cheap must go!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 17:53:24 EST
  ...auto, a/c, ps, pb, pwr door locks, rear sofabed, flip out side table and cupholders, capt chairs, etc. grey velour. nice body and...
• keys and locks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:23:12 -0700
  Don't forget Steve Sandlin (Steve's Lock Shoppe: www.steveslockshop.com) for van related key and lock issues. I don't know Steve...
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:41:37 -0400
  ...I've also discovered that these locks are > > sealed...meaning they cannot be repaired if they break. That also means > > that if you buy...
• Re: Alarm system and power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:41:52 -0700
  ...http://www.a1electric.com/mes.htm I converted my stock power locks to their system, though I didn't add the alarm. I just...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:26:03 +0000
  ...I'm hoping to deal with the key situation > without needing a locksmith to come to my house. I do have a Bentley, but...
• locksmith help needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:25:28 -0700
  I need to get duplicates made of 6 different Vanagon glove-box keys. I would like to know if generic blanks are available and...
• passenger side lock- while we're at it!
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:09:35 EST
  My driver's and passenger's side locks will not lock without the key. Is the passenger side supposed to be lockable by pushing...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 18:07:17 -0800
  ...Stuck door locks on all my Vanagon doors. Otherwise, people can just break in.;-) BenT sent from my door handle > On Dec 5, 2014...
• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:24:03 -0400
  > Work with Steve Sandlin. He's da man. You'd be hard pressed to find I used Steve for my '73 Bus keys. Read...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:34 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >> >> Hi to all, >> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:55:16 -0500
  ...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin >>> >>> Steve Sandlin did a great job on my locks and keys this month, so I want >>> to add...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try)
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:12:55 +0100
  ...If the wire or the switch is bad, > the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because > the vacuum pump still...
• Parting out 1991 Carat/Multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 19:29:27 -0400
  ...Alloy wheels, power locks, windows,mirrors. Auto Trans interior components etc. Vehicle has 53K miles. Ground effect (fiberglass bumpers) . All parts except motor are...
• Re: 75 ail cooled bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 13:04:43 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-25 19:37:58 EDT, Unkaducky@AOL.COM writes: << what appears to be an originalroof rack that locks...
• Electric Locks clicking and clicking and clicking
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 18:40:47 -0700
  When I unlock with the key in the front door, the lock on the rear deck door starts cycling over and over and won...
• Re: Can front impact cause electrical damage?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:41:25 -0400
  ...The locks and mirrors are the first to suffer and the speakers are next. Working normally the power locks should not be able to...
• 1990 Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:51:46 -0500 (EST)
  ...Gil Gaus) writes: > 1990 Syncro Vanagon 80k miles, vg cond. pwr. locks, white. $9,950. In > Boston: inquiries by phone only 617-625-0454...
• Re&Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:03:14 -0500
  ...This locks >all doors including the sliding door once it is shut.
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Wed, 14 May 1997 13:57:59 -0700
  ...first, when I gave it a good washing >one day, the locks started going up and down, up and down! This went on >for...
• 4 Westys For Sale-Reno NV
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:19:41 -0700
  ...1989 Syncro, air, pwr/win, pwr/locks, cruise ctrl, pwr/mirrors, 99k miles, 1 owner VERY clean Westfalia camper $18,000 (its blue). 1987...
• Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 22:38:10 -0000
  I have acquired a 1984 GL with two different keys which is slightly cumbersome. Is it simple or inexpensive change some or all of...
• Re: westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 23:55:16 +0000
  ...Where is the best place to > get a new one, a locksmith? Steve, Dealer can get you one for about $9. John Welsh, San...
• Turning when hot
  Historical mailing list - Stewart Signol
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:55:55 +0100
  ...I know the locks are not on.........it makes turning in car parks hard!! [text/html]
• Re: chains
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 03:21:03 +0100
  ...With two diff locks, I could pull through anything with cahins an all feet :-))) PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Steve's Lock Shoppe closed for a week
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 21:21:57 -0600
  Just a note that my lock shop will be closed until the 19th while I attend a European locksmithing conference. Keep the Vanagons going...
• Re: thefts, security
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 19:13:07 +1200
  ...steal the huge amount of >stuff that's in the cabinets. > >Extra locks? >Alarms? >Explosive handles? > >Dangerous animals inside? :) Yeah, leave the wife inside...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:45:12 +1200
  >Anyway, I have a 1984 VW Vanagon GL with the manual windows and >locks. Recently, I've been looking into putting in a new...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 11:16:52 -0400
  ...It should heat up until it locks and will stay that way until it comes to rest. Once it locks the friction stops so...
• Speaking of keys
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:11:55 -0400
  ...Can the tumblers be made to match so that all locks and ignition work off of one key??? Adam Puzerewski 81 Westy
• Re: Rekeying locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:26:40 -0500
  I can handle the rekeying, and have a few used slider handles also. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe 63A Summer Place Huntsville, TX...
• '87 Westy for sale, MD
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 01:18:20 -0700
  1987 full camper, red/burgundy with gray interior, 81,000 miles, four-speed, alloy wheels with nice proper Westy tires, AC, power locks and...
• Re: Numbers on "european" Doka
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 22 Jan 1970 00:43:32 -0500
  ...1990 Tristar with front and rear diff locks. 2.1L engine. On Sunday, October 12, 2003, at 01:39 PM, David Marshall wrote: > Looks...
• door that magically opens
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:10:57 -0800
  ...for that??? I had the door off last summer doing an adjustment on the little stay that locks it in the open position. Don
• Europe. Only europe
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 May 2006 04:09:54 -0400
  ...The real beauty has 2 diff locks and seats 8. They also have a 16" Caravelle (1990) plus several other 16" Vanagons. Sigh...