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• Re: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 15:12:46 -0400
  The rear hatch on my 89 Syncro GL w/ power locks refuses to open. I had locked the whole car when I noticed that...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 13:01:57 -0700
  ...I've had my gas cap and door locks freeze up twice. Each time it happened the temperature had dropped down to the low...
• Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:43:00 -0700
  I was thinking about retrofitting power locks and an alarm to my Vgon as discussed in a thread a few months back. We don...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:19:36 -0600
  Don't use graphite, silicone and all that stuff they sell you in your locks and places. It gunks them up and they don...
• Problem with lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 16:54:11 -0400
  ...Should I change the lock cylinder or the steerring lock itself? If I change the lock cylinder, can a locksmith change the barrel so...
• Re: Getting A Key Cut From The Lock Code - '65 Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Jul 1994 07:11:49 -0400 (EDT)
  Getting a key shouldn't be all that difficult assuming the locksmith or your dealer has the code book and key cutter. Hell, I...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:29:23 EST
  I think I also remember a small bolt that needs to be removed that locks in one of the bushings on the shaft right...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 23:59:34 EDT
  ...Replace the current luggage with a unit that has a slide out "suitcase" that locks into place. See my new webpage for a VERY...
• Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 16:56:42 -0500
  Stan Wilder wrote: Start off with a little angle screwdriver, you know the ones with a 90 Degree on each end. |______ On Sat, 7...
• Where to get the sliding window lock?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Evans
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:02:37 -0400
  Hi, I need the black thing that goes on the sliding windows behind the doors that locks them into place. Where can I get...
• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:10:34 EDT
  In a message dated 9/14/06 1:18:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, collum@VERIZON.NET writes: > Work with Steve Sandlin. He's...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:51:06 -0700
  ...Depending on why that might make all the locks except that one > cycle endlessly, I think (not going to draw it out right now...
• Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 15:39:38 -0700
  ...During their life the previous owner(s) changed locks here and there.. then now I have to use at least 2 keys to open...
• Re: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 96 10:11 CST
  Evidently my post on door handles and locks struck a nerve. wsilva@capecod.net was correctly informed that VW used a grease. Ric Golden...
• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 20:18:03 -0400
  ...87 Central Locks > Hey, it's American english. Use a word often enough and it'll show up in > the dictionary. > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 May 2010 18:12:22 -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...
• Power locks and doors.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:44:58 -0700
  ...I was able to find a set of doors complete with the original VW power locks, power windows and updated mirrors for a bargain...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:25:29 -0500
  ...It's nice to have the electric locks on the driver and passenger door - not so much on the rear hatch and sliding door...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 21:29:02 -0400
  ...Sure the original >> configuration was all the locks, except the glove box and single-seat rear >> pedestals, could be opened by the same key...
• Re: lost key for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 15:26:01 -0400
  ...Sorry, the metal key for the tank water filler is no longer available and most people have problems having a locksmith make a new...
• Re: lost key...Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:18:04 -0800
  ...Could a locksmith change the cylinders, or would I have to get new door and ignition locks? Patti **************************** On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at...
• What good are wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:04:43 -0800
  Someone can just pop off the grease cap on the front hub and take off the nut and then the wheel, hub, and disc...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:40:47 EDT
  ...The old cap locks are queefed out, the new ones come with unloaded tumblers, i.e., no wafers installed, i.e., unkeyed, i.e...
• Re: key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:49:30 -0500
  Jet letting everyone know that I can now do some limited work on locks and keys. Web site and shop phone are down right...
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 09:47:05 -0700
  This may not be relevant but afaik, the cause for my door locks "going crazy" (cycling through lock, unlock on their own), was the...
• rear hatch lock problem-more info
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:00:49 -0400
  ...The rear hatch central locking mechanism locks/unlocks with signals from the front door units. And you tried the hatch with central locking manual...
• Vanagon electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:40:11 -0500
  The lock motor operates through a link connected to the upper locking mechanism. It is about 2-1/2 to 3 in. long, circular...
• Odd craigslist posting, wanted: trailer or Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:59:38 -0700
  ...I have the key for the locks. I am looking for a double snowmobile trailer or a Volkswagen Vanagon. � � � � Chris 3 � �
• Difflock in 97 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 22:44:10 +0200
  I looked at a 97 EV syncro and noticed that the nice illuminated "syncro panel" with the knobs for the locks is gone. = Newer...
• Fw: '91 Westfalia in mint condition !
  Historical mailing list - Andy Langesfeld
  Thu, 27 May 1999 10:34:49 -0400
  ...84K original and real miles, Metallic Burgundy, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, air conditioning, AM/FM cassette, automatic transmission. Located in Miami, Florida...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:41:54 -0500
  > Hand brake > on the more common front-wheel-drive vehicles does not help much because if > used, it only locks the rear wheels and...
• 3 Yakima Bars/Mounts/Locks For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:32:03 -0400
  Hi All, I have 3 Yakima Roof Bars that include 3 sets of high rise rain gutter locking mounts. New, these cost $375. Very...
• Re: Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 8 May 2005 06:34:07 EDT
  ...I am presuming your van has the power door locks. Right ? So, if that's true then yes all the locks should lock and...
• Re: more on need hatch for 89
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:11:41 -0400
  I just did nearly the same thing myself -- installed the power "guts" and lockset of a 91 hatch into my 87 non-power hatch...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:56:00 -0800
  ...into your own vehicle > or hiring a locksmith is far more expensive than replacing door locks every > 20+ years or so. I think this...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features" (& least-favorite)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:28:19 +1200
  ...Room Width Walkthrough Seats comfortable (GL spec), all with armrests (though for safety the driver's shouldn't have those) Slider locks in open...
• A request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:49:09 -0500
  I need a good photo of the upholstered side of the passenger door of a 1991 Carat - one with electric windows, electric door locks...
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:30:30 -0500
  >Locks up at 100 degrees???? !!!!!! >So that means if you live in Arizona you VC is locked up all summer?????? >Is there any evidence...
• FS- 1989 Westfalia 86k Miles 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Herbert S. Phillips III
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 19:13:22 -0600
  1989 Westfalia GL- 86 k miles excellent condition inside and out, white exterior , grey interior, power windows, locks , cruise. Pop-top, sink , stove and...
• '87 TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Wed, 24 May 2000 11:41:22 +0900
  ...I also have a bunch of Jetta interior parts locks and everything encluding a set of grey seats, ALL included in the package.. Buyer...
• Re: window clunks & sliding door locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:44:23 +1200
  Thanks for the advice, folks! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Molluscophile 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84...
• cold weather gotchas!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:03:28 -0800
  ...do seem to fail more often in the cold). -battery problems -locks freezing -cold draughts from heating system Any other cold weather specific problems...
• 83.5 no shift?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 11:15:56 -0700
  ...Suddenly locks into gear. First, reverse, third. second and fourth won't engage. If I mess w/ it for a bit, I can get...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:32:07 -0500
  I got a message that I was being sought. I'm still here, but don't know why emails are bouncing. Please try vwcarlocks...
• Keys
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:00:02 -0700
  ...and because its made of hard steel no one, even the locksmith will cut it! So for the mean time I had one cut...
• fender flares ~ short people
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:57:14 -0800
  ...exit the slider (mainly cause of the way the drivers door locks). Even lowered if I do get out that side I kind of...
• Rear Hatch lock assembly
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:02:37 EST
  ...What is the list's own locksmith Steve-----------? And his web sight or email address. Thanx, Chris Snyder
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 07:15:23 -0700
  ...Electric Locks > > > > > > > > Houston, I have a problem! > > > > I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I > pulled > > > the door...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:11:10 -0600
  Hey Joel, Sorry yes I do have power door locks and it is on a 1991 Syncro. Sounds like I am in the same...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:48:48 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > >> On my '87 syncro, which does not have power locks, I can only seem to lock >> the doors when they are closed...
• Re: Door Locks - '60 Pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 04:06:36 -0400
  Clara writes:L >does the ignition key fit the door handle? > Usually, most Types 2's (Buses and Pickups) used the same keys, both...
• Water under back seat
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 13:45:15 -0800
  Thanks everyone for you help with my propane tank problem and sticky locks. Now another.. I have water under my back seat ('85 Westy...
• Re: power lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:54:00 -0400
  ...Has anyone had a problem with power locks as follows? ....... ======================================================================== Daniel R. Herbert Manager, Computer Services University of Toronto - Dentistry dan.herbert@utoronto.ca...
• For Sale: 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clark A. Lowry N7AAC
  Mon, 15 May 2000 17:15:20 -0700
  ...Air conditioning, power windows & locks, 5 speed, 125,000+ miles (speedometer doesn't work, needs gear that has been back-ordered). Just had full...
• Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:32:16 -0700
  ...I haven't yet purchased one, but Autoloc was the only company that had all the items I wanted (power/remote door locks, power...
• FS: 1991 Syncro (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - JT Harvey
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:07:07 -0700
  ...1991 vanagon syncro, basic van, diff lock, 4-speed + granny, club seating, fold-down rear seat, electric windows & locks, AM/FM cassette, original owner...
• Re: Key questions answered
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:30:46 -0300
  ...He did confirm my hypothesis that if the key-ways were the same, the locks could be re-keyed to a single key. I...
• Re: Defiant power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 17:01:16 -0700
  ...Defiant power door locks >---Fellow 'listers, > >I have a "new" '89 Westy GL with power locks. My problem d'jour is that the >driver...
• Re: Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:14:17 -0400
  ...Sliding window locks (2nd request) > John, > > There are supposed to be nylon guide pieces under each end of the > sliding window that serves to...
• RE:tank key
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Polk
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 19:11:55 -0600
  ...Check the locksmiths, it can't hurt.