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• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:27:04 -0600
  ...Should I match them up until > > the "old" key works with the "new" lock? > > > > How do I get the tumbler out of the lock...
• Re: Syncro lock light
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 06:32:38 PDT
  Rob, Crawl under the van and check that both little vacuum hoses are well connected on the differential lock servo. The servo is right...
• Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 19:17:19 -0600
  To All the Vanagon Electrical Wizards in the Group My 90Westy has developed a Prob' in the Central Locking system > The Slider & Rear Hatch...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 2 May 2010 13:36:30 -0400
  ...I would not trust any thread locker to work at cylinder head temperatures. The vast majority are simply modified technical grades of cyanoacrylate (super...
• Re: Locking transmission
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:29:22 EST
  ...housing w/ the locking differential from a Syncro so equipped. I am not aware of a limited slip diff. available for the Vanagon trans...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:00:23 EST
  ...help! power doorlock problem (2nd try) The switch in the driver's door lock must tell the central lock pump that it's time...
• Help with central locking system.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:39:29 -0400
  ...The drivers door won't lock (even when closed) AND the slider won't unlock... the actuator (or spring?) keeps locking the door right...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:22:02 -0500
  ...the lock was grumpy. If you are patient, meticulous, and have tools, you can remove the lock core from a door handle and disassemble...
• Re: subject Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:37:30 -0700
  ...subject Issue with door lock What are you doing talking about van stuff on Phrydye? On 4/16/10 8:28 AM, "Mike Rocket...
• Wanted: Passenger Side Power Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 12:35:34 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a spare passenger side power door lock which can be retrofitted into an 86 Syncro which has manual locks as OE...
• Re: Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:56:32 -0700
  my recomendation is to only lock and lock everything from the driver's door. I have seen the rear door get confused from unlocking...
• Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 08:53:50 -0700
  The easiest thing is to replace the broken fork! To remove ignition lock cylinder requires drilling a hole in the lock body so you...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:25:50 -0700
  On my '87 camper, you can lock and close the passenger and sliding door without the key. The second timesI locked myself out, I...
• Re: sliding door lock cylinders ERK!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:21:06 -0700
  ...Disassembly easy. > > > Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely, but > when the cylinder is turned to the locked position...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:04:03 -0800
  ...My central locking system is broken with the back hatch locked, and this procedure will unlock it. I see no reason why a non...
• Re: $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:27:07 EST
  Does yours include locks? My concern: The studs only go about 40% into the rotors then that of the bolts. Is this going to...
• Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - Robert Brink
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:46:19 +0000
  The sliding door on my 1991 Westfalia refuses to stay locked in the open position. Looking at the Bentley I cant see what causes...
• Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:10:50 -0600
  I have a customer needig a locking gas cap for an '84. Anyone selling one, with or without keys? Thanks, Steve Sandlin Steve's...
• Re: More syncro questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jul 1997 02:20:54 -0400
  ...VW made some Syncros with the optional front diff lock, however, VW didn't sell any in the USA with the front differential lock...
• Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 11:38:26 -0800
  Good morning List! My 87 Westy front passenger door lock has a broken plastic sleeve that connects the push/pull door locking knob/rod...
• Re: passenger side lock- while we're at it!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:56:44 +1200
  >My driver's and passenger's side locks will not lock without the key. Is the >passenger side supposed to be lockable by pushing...
• Re: Keys from code
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Thu, 12 May 2022 17:34:57 -0700
  ...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: Back lock to hatch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:33:25 -1000
  that late year van is likely to have Central Locking. this exact thing can happen when the well-hidden fuse for the Central Locking...
• Re: drivers door lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 20:33:41 -0700
  ...drivers door lock Terry Kay wrote: > The drivers door won't lock by pushing the button, and slamming the > door. > It's a saftey...
• help! power doorlock problem (2nd try)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:38:05 EST
  2nd try here.. '90 GL w/ power locks. problem: yes i CAN unlock all doors (including drivers door) from RF door, but CAN'T...
• '70 Door Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 10:07:06 -0800
  Volks, Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement! I spent an instructive 2 hours with my recalcitrant door lock this weekend. I can now lock...
• Re: Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - Joel Thornton
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 11:14:24 -0800
  ...The inside lock switch is now in the 'locked' position >>and doesn't want to budge from that position. >> >> > >Does it not move at...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:53:12 -0600
  ...Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless your ignition lock cylinder has been removed before, you will...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:24:52 -0800
  ...There > > must be a way to lock the bench seat like Gregor did, w/o having an > > exposed lock visible from the outside?? A...
• Re: More on newer Vanagon Tech on older Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 02:10:25 +0000
  <Are the power door locks "LA Riot gear equipped?" That's what we call them here in the midwest when they automatically lock as...
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 16:47:19 -0400
  ...When I lock the front doors the hatch unlocks and vice versa. I > can manually lock the hatch with the key. Any ideas? > Dwight...
• Re: subject Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:13:23 -0700
  ...The key cannot be rotated in the > lock, nor can the button thingy be pressed down. Is this a big deal to fix? > > -- > Mike...
• nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:00:39 -0700
  hi everyone, we have a n 87 westy with central locking. Now, I always assumed that the central locking would not extend to the...
• Back hatch door lock 85westy
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:53:05 -0800
  HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL, Hoping I can get some advice on my back door lock,is not releasing to open. I have checked a different...
• Removal of steering lock cylinder.
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:18:08 -0400
  ...The steering wheel is locked. Cannot find in the Bentley where it shows you where to drill out the lock cylinder, and thus unlock...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:09:38 -0400
  This thread makes me thankful for my non-locking gascap.
• Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 2 Jun 94 9:22:20 GMT
  ...Cheers, W. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Rekeying VW door locks. (Breadloaf/Baywindow vans) Each lock has a cylinder with eight sprung brass inserts. If the correct key is...
• Lock rite locking differentials
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 19:42:18 -0700
  Well fellow list Volks, I believe someone warned me about locking differentials, but noooo, I had to give it a try...I now face...
• A bit more on keys...
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 01:39:02 +0000
  ...I've never, in 16 years of servicing VW locks, run across the middle seat lock, so I can't say for certain about...
• Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials, & Syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 19:40:15 -0400
  Vanagonites & Syncronauts, I know the subject of locking differential and Weddle Engineering has come up before, but I thought an update could be useful...
• sliding door lock, 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joerg Rieger
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 13:31:42 -0500 (CDT)
  Does anybody know how to fix the sliding door lock on an 82 vanagon? In my van (name: turtle, what else could you call...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:16:59 -0700
  Well, I certainly had to remove the steering wheel and lock housing to replace the ignition switch in my '81. The switch is held...
• Just Kampers,syncro springs,locks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:15:24 -0800
  ...Also listed were new oem lock kits to replace every lock on a vanagon and 2 new keys for $100 (60pounds). I have seen...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:04:39 -0500
  ...John 87 Westy SVX PS My power locks just went into full lockdown mode a couple of days ago. I haven't started trying...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:12:49 -0700
  ...I have used that method myself with a short piece of clear tubing but I later replaced the lock. It never fell down by...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:12:40 -0800
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo or > Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure chest door > locks to operate the locks...
• Re: My Vanagon has a name...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:38:58 -0400
  ...Basically, if all the door locks do not cycle properly, the cycle reverses. So, if the power lock in the tailgate hatch or passenger...
• Re: changing lock security
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 23:52:40 -0500
  Steve Sandlin wrote: > There are many other ways to increase security on our vans before touching > the locks. ... There are just other areas in...
• 88' wolfsburg Passenger door won't lock
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:09:22 -0700
  My passenger door won't lock with a key, or manually. I have power locks, which is controlled by the passenger door. When I...
• Re Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 13:35:11 -0400
  ...I was puzzled too as I thought one could lock the passenger door by "holding down the lock" when shutting the door, but no...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 18:19:06 -0700
  ...However, that does not mean the > insides of the locks are interchangeable. That is what Steve is referring > to. > > The lock cylinders themselves are...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:11:25 -0700
  ...The keys wear out so they work fine on the locks used most often. If you have the original keycode, have a locksmith cut...
• Re: Breaking into a vanagon? How do you lock the keys in?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:14:27 -0400
  On Thu, 15 Apr 2004, Tobin Copley wrote: > That said, I still don't understand how people manage to lock > themselves out of their...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 04:26:22 -0700
  On Monday, July 20, 2015, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote: > Yes, get new keys cut from the lock code. You won...
• Re: Front locking diff, Syncro Q
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:48:53 +0100
  Living in Norway I have both front and rear locking diffs, and as you might guess, the front lock comes on and off very...
• Re: Q: central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Fri, 28 May 1999 14:14:21 EDT
  ...locks from either front door? > I have an 89 Carat and yes, either of the two front electric locks opens the other locks (including...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 08:59:30 -0700
  How do you lock your keys in the van? I can't on my '81, even using the sliding door. The only way I...
• Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0800
  ...Am also getting togehter a "kit" with all the goodies needed to install in a non locker rig. Have some cases that I can...
• 94EV Westy nearly stolen. Ignition lock broken
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:35:45 -0700
  ...Thankfully they didn't succeed and damage seems to be limited to the steering/ignition lock. They tried to turn the ignition lock with...
• Re: Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:54:56 -0000
  ...Power Locks > Date: Monday, September 29, 1997 1:36 PM > > Hello again, everybody - > > Respecting that engine failures, leaky heads, major mechanical disorders are > probably...