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• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:39:46 +1000
  ...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: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:16:39 -0800
  ...you a new key, assuming that somebody hasn't fitted new > locks since the van was manufactured. > > Also I think there are code numbers...
• Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 May 2014 18:12:57 -0500
  So, do you need me to round up some locks? Jim On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 4:34 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again...
• Cheap `87 synchro (in Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Sun, 10 Sep 1995 21:39:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Air conditioning, power windows, mirros and locks, standard transmission. Eric Oster (ekoman@u.washington.edu) Standard disclaimers, of course.
• Re: Importing brand-new VWs to US
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 18:09:46 +0600
  ...taillight size/shape, bumpers, crash beams in doors, airbags/ >seat belts, trans locks for automatics, bigger brakes, etc., etc. don't forget safety glass....
• FS: 87 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:18:37 -0400
  1987 Vanagon, GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender 104,000 miles, blue metalic paint, 2.1 engine, 4 speed, Power Steering,locks and mirows AC newly rebuilt...
• Re: Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 14:53:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...writes: > > << '87 Vanagon GL, 4-speed, power steering, power windows, power locks, >> > > could you REALLY get power windows in '87??? > > chris Yes. A friend...
• 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...
• Re: Battery Cranking Amps??
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:16:28 -0500
  ...Fortunately, we've had a mild winter this year, and haven't needed to de-ice the locks once! Don't know what everybody...
• Sliding Door - Locking Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:32:04 -0400
  During my recent adventure across the country, the little 'nipple' inside the sliding door that locks and unlocks the door began refusing to move...
• Re: reversing sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:09:23 -0500
  ...in the summer without someone being able to pop the door locks with a piece of bent coat hanger. >> I ground the mushroom tops...
• Vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 05:01:16 -0330
  ...Local locksmiths were unable to do much for me but with the help of Steve Sandlin at VW Carlocks I am back on the...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:28:37 -0400
  ...Very seldom > do we see Vanagon locks worn to the point of not working correctly. It's > almost always a key issue. We've...
• Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
  Historical mailing list - Pedro
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:27:50 -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: alarms in westies
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 May 1999 22:31:54 -0400
  ...to open the locks automatically, or just to turn on and > off the alarm? and, if it opens the locks, how did you wire...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 27 May 2012 20:22:28 -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...
• rebuilding Vanagon door locks - Steve's Lock Shoppe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:41:44 -0700
  The door locks on my 85 Transporter were toast. The driver's side cylinder was so corroded that most of the wafers were seized...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:51:29 -0500
  Auto parts have a special grafite spray for locks. It will disappate the water,and lube the lock,but will not atract dirt like...
• Front door vent windows wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:38:29 -0800
  ...Westy Syncro and plan on replacing the windows, fixing the power locks, replacing all window and door seals, installing new speakers, and swapping the...
• Re: Syncro Love
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:38:48 -0700
  Well, me and this girl really dig each other (and Syncros too.) This morning, when we surfaced, a blur of long red locks is...
• Re: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:33:44 -0400
  There is a write up on locks on the go-westy site. http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=314 -- Jim in NW...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 95 18:35:06 EDT
  ...I use it on all linkages (gear shift front and rear) and door locks as well as the upper sliding part of the door...
• Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 06 May 1997 11:05:00 -0500
  Kathy, Have you checked out the wiring? Your motors -may- be just fine with your problems coming from a break in the wire somewhere...
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  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 04:43:16 -0500
  Does anyone have a source of replacement locks for a '84 vanagon? Reguardless of how much Kroil I put in mine, I still only...
• Re: Broken key in gas cap!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:35:38 -0800
  ...If that doesn't work, then take the rig to a locksmith, or drill it out. You'll have to get another locking cap...
• Syncro Westfalia for sale, $11,500, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 03:42:28 -0700
  1987 Westfalia Syncro full camper, good condition, 130K miles, dark gray with gray interior, rear locker, alloys, power mirrors, locks, windows, AC, awesome stereo...
• 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
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:49:51 -0500
  ...so,before I take channel locks to them and > probally shatter old plastic,does anyone have a method? thanks,Mike >
• Re: Digital Bently, Scanning for PDF
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:33:33 -0500
  ...Not just a price, it "locks" to the comouter you install it on so you can only have it installed on one machine at...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:38:10 +0200
  ...Both locks work as supposed to. The rear lock light does not work, the front lock pre-engagement blinking light function does not work...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:42:18 -0900
  ...you get out of the garage in the > morning when the locks and doors work in the warm garage air - and park > outside for...
• Re: Key Serial #'s
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 May 1996 21:16:37
  ...In a couple cases (with a '59 bus and a '63 bus) it was neccessary for me to go to a locksmith and buy...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:14:48 +0200
  ...a locksmith fixes jammed, broken and worn locks. If the lock does not jam, broke nor wear the smith is out of job. In...
• Re: Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:07:41 -0400
  ...Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys >To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > >dude, what type of area do...
• I want to sell my Syncro Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zac Zakovi
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 06:27:04 -0700
  ...1989 Syncro Vanagon - cream color , straight body , nice interior , elec mirrors-locks-windows , new rubber . Runs good , very well maintained 178K miles , I will...
• Ever heard of a WindSurfer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 05:43:03 -0800
  ...The van has power windows, locks, mirrors, A/C and a large swirly decal on each side. Otherwise normal Vanagon Westy. I've never...
• Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 May 2004 22:29:50 -0400
  ...Passenger front window needs motor and power locks need repair. Asking $5,000. I am third owner, had it since 1993. Repairs can be...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:17:57 -0800
  > The slider and rear hatch locks are really controlled by the > drivers door lock. Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my...
• Re: Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 31 May 2010 15:15:18 -0700
  I have taken locks out before and fixed them to fit the key. You have to take out the locks out and work with...
• Re: Inner tie rod
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 15:01:52 -0500
  ...Try a rag and channel locks (big ones). The key is to grab it where if you do make some gouges in the surface...
• Re: Whatever happened to speedo cable lube?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:10:01 -0500
  ...As it is, my only contact with it has been Steve Sandin recommending it for Vgon locks and whatever-ails-you. Yours, D
• Re: Windshield Seal Installs & Slider Door Locks....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:10:10 -0500 (CDT)
  It really doesn't take much to crack a windshield. BTDT, and I was extra careful. Off the cuff, I'd say you have...
• some big trouble with a locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 96 23:21:37 EDT
  hey now, i've got a friend with '74? bug that has an aftermarket gas cap that locks..and he has lost the keys...
• Sliding window clips
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 11:20:56 -0700
  ...Now the window never really locks shut. Any suggestions are appreciated. Junkyard Vanagons are nearly impossible to find in the Palm Springs/ Indio area...
• driver's door stuck closed
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:38:33 -0500
  I am working on a 87 Syncro with power door locks. The key will not work the lock, the lock post on the inside...
• Re: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:46:09 -0600
  ...A/C is on Steering is against the locks one direction or the other (power steering) Cold Engine Start Regards. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 20:08:03 -0700
  ...Sure the original >>> configuration was all the locks, except the glove box and single-seat rear >>> pedestals, could be opened by the same key...
• Fwd: FS: 90 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:39:17 -0500
  ...in collor No Power Mirrors/No Power Windows/ No Power door locks/No Alloys best of all NO WINTERS - pristeen 86K Miles, Asking $7...
• '90 Synchro Westy FS (Phoenix, AZ)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 13:49:26 -0700 (MST)
  ...vehicle until recent, Silver Mist paint (xlnt), Pwr Windows, Pwr Door Locks, Cruise Ctrl, AM-FM Cassette (specifics unknown), Factory Alloys, Tinted Windows Currently...
• Copy of: Headrest removal
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  26 Dec 96 02:47:38 EST
  ...There's a small metal spring clip that locks the headrest from coming all the way out. Use a small screwdriver, and pry the...
• Convert power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:02:10 -0400
  ...easier to just buy new doors? I also have power door locks, would that complicate things? I would also like to get rid of...
• Re: syncro vs. vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 00:11:27 EST
  ...I haven't seen or driven one in terrain, they do have big wheels, but they don't have any diff locks, and the...
• FS: Yakima roof rack $25
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 14:48:47 EDT
  ...It has the locks. $25 +frt. I also have a set of 4 alloy drip rail mounts for $35. With these you use a...
• K&N Air filters. anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:26:53 -0700
  ...Does anyone use one on 2.0L? What benefit/drawback? Who has them? I have seen them at BusBoys, but their website always locks...
• westy part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Fri, 4 May 2001 11:29:46 -0500
  ...It locks into place so that stove cover will stay up during use. If so, how much is it? What is the item number...
• Re: securing valuables in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:50:55 -0400
  ...and it has a lever that turns by a key and locks the door closed. It's the type of lock that is on...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 May 2004 05:47:22 -0700
  > The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at the same time - I never could see > the logic behind this...
• Door Locks & CV Joint Boots
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:31:34 -0700
  ...One of my first projects was to fix the power door locks. None of them worked. The only glimmer of hope that I had...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:54 +1200
  >Have you ever locked yourself out of a car? Breaking into your own vehicle >or hiring a locksmith is far more expensive than replacing...
• Differences in models for 1990
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:57:06 +0430
  ...No power locks or windows but no problem there. The power locks can be troublesome (love when they cycle up & down continously) and I...