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• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:01:21 -0700
  ...actuator, I have no idea whether you could tap into the switch that must be in there to trigger the other locks. Keith O
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 May 2012 00:05:01 -0400
  ...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: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:24:24 -0800
  ...Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction > > ---I have had the same sorta problem with my '87 Vanagen. > > What mine does is some time the drivers...
• Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 31 May 2010 14:31:01 -0700
  Volks, I'm considering re-keying (or at least refurbishing) all the locks on my 1982 diesel westy. Here's why: - Driver's door...
• Re: CHEAP!!: [wetwesties] SYNCRO for sale
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 22:29:38 +1200
  ...The van is not a westy and it >>is blue with light blue interior and it has power door locks and an alarm >>that...
• Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:40:09 -0700
  ...William Andy, this is a common problem with the electric door locks. Most likely what is happening is that the electrical contacts inside one...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:04:12 -0700
  ...The other keys work in some locks but not others. Once I get this one out, I plan to re-file all the locks...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:33:56 -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: Car thieves have my Westy key
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:26:12 +1200
  ...guess that I'm going to have to get the four locks rekeyed on my Westy. >Anyone have this done recently and know what...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:37:27 -0500
  ...It will wear out quickly and could jam ignition locks, so they > recommend that it only be used for emergency door opening. >> > > Let's...
• Re: Locks won't stay locked! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 07:29:28 -0400
  ...Gary The Meghan Davis <meghdavis@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >Need some advice about the locks in my 89 VW Syncro GL. When I lock them...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:13:32 -0500
  My guess is that the spring action of the button is independent of the powerlock system and might require lubrication. Doesn't your year...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:10:51 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Registered Locksmith
• Looking for the locks man!!!
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 21:38:26 -0400
  Listees, I forget the name of the fellow that does the work on the door latches(keying, etc) I need to know the drill...
• Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 08:16:09 EDT
  Does anyone know how much power lock motors cost. Does anyone remember Ken having a kit that contained 4 new motors and a keyless...
• If you were a Vanagon, what would you be?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:29:30 -0400
  ...high-top TDI-powered Syncro Westfalia with 16'' wheels, 3 diff locks, LP heater, and those fancy bulli bumpers -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:59:59 -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: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:59:37 -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: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:13:57 -0500
  ...My VW and Porsche locksmithing needs are handled by Steve. Even with the added cost of shipping back and forth, his prices are still...
• Re: Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:33:23 -0800
  ...I've never taken out the front door lock > cylinders on my 91 Westy (GL Westy), which has power locks. Hi Kim, I have...
• FS: '89 Wolfsburg(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:47:10 -0800
  ...Power windows, door locks & mirrors. Easily the fastest stock Vanagon I've ever driven. $2,500/obo. Wolfie #2 runs great as well and...
• Still looking for some late Westy parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:47:47 -0400
  ...Sliding window locks for side sliding windows. Any love? -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: 856-327-4936 Fax: 856...
• Re: Need help with Wiper Washer Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 02:52:23 -0500
  ...you have to take your handle and the key you want it keyed to to a locksmith. It shouldn't cost moore than $20.
• Re: Thule roof rack
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 19:46:45 -0500
  ...If it had locks and >keys with it, add $20. Which brings up my question as the '81 came with same, can you get...
• Re; stuck oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:47:30 -0600
  I've found when all else fails a LARGE (18 to 20 in.) channel locks works well. Grab and twist. Terry 85 GL 86...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - John Fried
  Mon, 1 May 2000 17:04:32 -0400
  ...I will bring my Westy to a good locksmith and reduce my keycount back to normal. I thought three keys (excluding water & gas cap...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:24:33 -0600
  ...jimt > Has anyone experienced intermittent failure of the rear hatch lock (88 > wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not open, it feels like...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:41:42 -0500
  I heard this from a locksmith: put a key between the tag and the tag holder. You can get in with a screwdriver, and...
• Re: Thoughts on State of the List
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 May 2004 21:51:27 +1200
  ...Such as the engine, transmission, locks, doorhandles, HVAC controls... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota...
• Image of lock-cylinder - removal and recoding
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:17:29 +0200
  ...And very short description on how to recode your locks. http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/lock.html Happy driving Jens Jakob
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 03:47:25 -0800
  ...I keyed all the locks alike. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Feb 2, 2012, at 3:23 AM, James Felder <jim.felder...
• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:40:18 -0800
  ...On another note, I find myself with about 60-70 door handles plus dozens of NOS slider handles and other locksets. Many do not...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:40:04 -0600
  ...Frozen locks > > Hey Craig, I haven't had door lock trouble, but on my old '86 I had to take > the gas cap lock...
• Re: Replacing door locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 08:07:05 -0600
  The main door locks are very easy to access. Simply remove the door handle by peeling back the weatherstrip next to the lock and...
• RE: Light Covers for EV
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 12:41:55 -0500
  ...They fit = perfectly....have a little tab that locks in to an indentation in the = upper part of the grille/radiator support, etc... Ric
• volkswagen vanagon 88
  Historical mailing list - Marcia Diederich (by way of Ron Lussier )
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0800
  ...We checked the fuses; unable to indentify which relay controls the locks. Anybody know? Thanks!
• Re: 80-83 or 83.5-86 or 87-91 best year model and why?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 09:13:32 -0600
  ...No power windows, door locks, antennae . Not even > power power. : >
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:23:48 -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: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:44:19 -0700
  ...I have a 1990 tintop with one key for all the door locks, hatch, ignition, gas cap. But in this case on another van...
• Need help w/'81 Westy rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 23:30:29 -0400
  ...I even spent $20.00 to have my locks re-keyed to the original code...now my new key works great in all the...
• Re: Glove box lock
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:31:42 -0700
  ...So making a key is going to be a locksmith's domain by "impressioning" the lock with a blank and making a key from...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - Markus M.
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:36:53 -0700
  ...ago to > > find that both the driver's and sliding door locks are frozen. Key will > go > > in but cannot turn them. Any ideas...
• Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list - nick mcree
  Wed, 1 Jun 1994 17:01:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Also, the locksmith > I talked to says a lot of the VW ignition switch barrels are > riveted closed and that rekeying them is not...
• 1989 Westfalia for sale in Memphis
  Historical mailing list - Herbert S. Phillips III
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:56:34 -0600
  ...only 86 k miles since new, power windows, AC, cruise, power locks, perfect pop-top, stove and fridge appear to have never been used...
• Re: loose sliding window locks
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:44:29 -0800
  I give up...I can't figure out how to tighten the lock/handles on the sliding windows. Haynes doesn't mention it...and...
• 1990 vanagon gl FS
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 19:55:13 MST
  ...power windows & locks .. cruise .. needs left body work and engine work ????? .. in southeastern mass. asking $2500 no more time for this project .... ____________________________________________________________________ Get free...
• help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 23:05:58 EST
  ...anyone had this happen before? any ideas? van has power locks but i dont think that makes a difference. any help appreciated... chris
• Re: WTB sliding and pass door
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:55:44 EDT
  ...know if a 1986 sliding door fit > on a 1980 vanagon? Locks look different in the rear > to me. ??? Eric > > wont fit. 80-84...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:44:15 -0500
  ...My boss uses it on > safe locks. It's a non-petroleum, tasteless, odorless, essentially inert > lube about the consistency and color of vaseline.
• Re: Auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:49:13 -0400
  ...It is a hex screw with a nut that locks the adjustment. EZ to find.
• Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:12:39 -0600
  ...Perhaps someone here on our list can help us both figure out what to do with these power locks. Good luck Chris *****GOD BLESS...
• Anyone have a write up for making a 86-91 door wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:49:16 -0500
  ...My vehicle is a 1990 and it has electric locks power mirrors power windows stereo speakers all in the doors. Something with everything has...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:35 -0500
  ...switch in the drivers door that con trols the power door locks. A very susceptible place for water. At 10:51 AM 11/25...
• Re: ignition key sticks
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 23:05:24 -0400
  ...When the ignition is off and the steering wheel is turned a little, it locks. If it locks while bound a little, the ignition...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:19:00 -0600
  Before going through the trouble of replacing the ignition lock cylinder I suggest taking your van over to a competent locksmith and having a...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:54:24 -0700
  ...Door locks only work when doors are closed? >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> Our '84 is the same way for the drivers side door...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 18:47:41 -0700
  I can confirm that the 87 has a common key for all locks, including the gas cap. Exception is the glove box. GL Vanagon...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:59:27 -0800
  ...Cheaper to replace the $18 cap than pay a locksmith. BTDT. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: For you paddlers--a petition
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:24:32 -0400
  ...I have an online petition going to try to make the US Army Corps of Engineers reverse their decision to close the locks on...
• Door locks, waving & gas prices
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 17:17:33 -0700
  Hello, To recap, my power door locks locked and will not unlock. I pulled the fuse and there was no change. I got into...