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Actuator?
Historical mailing list - PB
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 00:21:44 -0700
...Body damage was minimal, but after the accident, the driver side power door lock keeps locking and unlocking continuously whether you lock it with...
Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:26:56 -0800
...I use Electric Contact Cleaner myself, but be sure to immediately re-lube with with graphite spray, a locksmith's best friend. I've...
Re: sliding door outside handle
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:31:18 +1200
...In >addition, does anyone know how to remove the lock cylinder from the >handle? I want to keep the old lock cylinder. I transferred...
Re: locking Westy water tank cap
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:27:27 -0500
As far as I've been able to determine, the locking cap is not available. The replacement changes the type of filler to the...
Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:36:22 -0700
I’d take it to a good locksmith and have the steering wheel lock mechanism removed (it should be possible, but I’ve not...
Re: serious vanagon security issues
Historical mailing list - Lorraine Sym
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 16:21:09 -0400
...when i > engage the two halves and lock them with a padlock, it will lock the > door closed AND mechanically prevent the door-locking...
Fw: Pop-Top lock latch
Historical mailing list - Greg
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 23:26:15 -0800
...It opens fine, but when I pull down to lock it the latch does not lock it just stays in the open position. If...
Re: ignition lock installation
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:05:01 -0400
...If you want to send the housing and the new lock, I'll be glad to look at it, but it does sound as...
Re: Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:58:54 -0700
...don't lock my house and my truck has the keys in the ignition (may lose them otherwise!) I do lock the bus on...
Flywheel Lock
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 9 Mar 2009 09:35:45 -0500
Anyone know if the JC Whitney Flywheel Lock (advertised for aircooled) will fit the 2.1L WBX? Thanks John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 09:41:52 -0600
<Is this so you can have the pleasure of locking yourself out?> That's what I was thinking! <LOL>
Re: CVs and bolts and washers, oh my
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 06:00:57 EST
...Do the CV bolts require lock washers? Locktite? Yes, lock washers are needed. They are a special flat serrated type used only on the...
Re: I lock but they open ...
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:03:39 EDT
...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all = lock then open again. I can't...
Re: replacing gas cap lock or gas cap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:24:12 -0700
...the teacher had inserted her house key into the wrong lock.. and the key was stuck in the lock, and the door would not...
Rear hatch lock question.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Feldstein
Wed, 28 May 1997 10:42:33 -0700
...The rear hatch lock does not seem to unlock using the key. The key can't catch the lock for some reason. The only...
Re: $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 12:42:20 EST
I have sold a set of locks before for the front (lug bolts). I haven't seen them for the nuts, but I am...
Seized Door Lock - 85
Historical mailing list - Karl Houlihan
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:40:42 -0400
...Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the lock to open? Thanks, Karl. Sent from my iPhone
Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sun, 10 Sep 2017 16:32:50 -0400
...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help > > Hi all, > > In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l > vanagon. > > I...
Re: Syncro lock light
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 17:43:08 -0700
My Double Cab's light never did work, but the rear wheels do lock... At 07:23 8/18/98 -0400, Robert Rountree wrote...
Re: help: can't unlock hatch
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:50:29 -0700
...Maybe you have too much pressure on your locking mechanism. Can you hear or feel the lock trying to do something and the lock...
Re: lock yer doors without keys?
Historical mailing list - tmiller
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:52:04 -0400
Reach in through the sliding door and push down the lock button and everything locks, including the sliding door when you close it. Better...
Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 15 Feb 1999 07:34:42 -0800
...Thanks to John for this great post! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Finally got to pissed at the constantly locking itself when I closed it rear hatch lock today...
Re: Electric Locks
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 4 Jun 2021 22:52:48 -0600
...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 cylinders ERK!
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:12:11 -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...
Power Door Lock Consternation
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 06:36:54 -0700
A couple of months ago, my 90 went into a full lockdown mode - it would do everything it could to keep all doors locked...
Re: Time for a clutch?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:58:44 -0800
...There's a lock nut, then the shaft can be screwed up or >down. > > Any suggestions on how to get a wrench on this...
RE: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
Tue, 1 Apr 1997 11:23:18 -0800
Based off of your descriptions, I do have the power door locks. I removed the sliding door panel & also found the 'motor' for the...
Re: Vanagon key blanks
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:25:22 -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...
Locked Electric Driver's Lock
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:44:56 -0800
Greetings, I have a '91 with electric door locks. Unfortunately, it's been sitting a lot lately and I don't have a trickle...
Re: Anybody selling NEW lock cylinders?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:24:51 -0700
...Anybody selling NEW lock cylinders? Looking for someone else. Tried the usual suspects and could not find listings for just the lock cylinder. In...
Re: syncro help: diff lock won't disengage
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:08:41 EST
...What to do? TIA, JinNJ >> mae sure it's really locked and not a bad switch.. jack up one side wheel and , with the...
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...
Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
Historical mailing list - David J
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:23:12 -0700
Does anyone have or can access a full set of Vanagon handles & locks, including rear hatch? �(Even better if can supply the ignition barrel...
Re: Anyone rebuild a driver's door lock?
Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 14:42:26 -0800
...He has help me with everything from recutting keys from the code to replacing the tumbler in a lock which he rekeyed to match...
Re: Locking Gas CAp Needed
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:24:28 -0500
...Any idea where you can buy a none locking gas cap anymore? Howard On 18 Mar 2003 at 9:10, Steve Sandlin wrote: > I...
Re: How do I make driver's door lock w/o key?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:47:50 -0400
...It took breaking 2 locks before I figured out the way to do it, without totally destroying the lock. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi...
Rear hatch lock problem
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 31 May 2010 13:15:54 -0700
On my '84 Westy the rear hatch would not open yesterday afternoon, locked or unlocked it would not push in. Worked just like it...
WTB: Power Locks
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 18:40:17 -0400
I'm looking for all the parts to make a power lock conversion. Let me know if you know of any. Thanks James
Almost Friday Re: How do I make driver's door lock w/o key?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:22:37 -0700
Push down on the lock thing and exit out the sliding door..............
gummy locks
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:17:58 -0800
My door locks seem to be gumming up after all this cold weather. What do folks recommend to get them working easier again? Matt�
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 23:51:21 -0400
...A locker like the one the Vanagon uses imparts a > direct metal-to-metal 100% lock up across the rear axle and does not...
Re: Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:58:29 -0400
...I could have changed the tumblers inside the lock, but I am not a locksmith... Robert BTW I have a new cap with a...
Re: CV Joint boots & Power Door locks
Historical mailing list - Amanda Shank
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:16:54 -0700
...At which time they return to the same position as the driver's door lock (either locked or unlocked). The Driver's door lock...
Power lock sliding door fix
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:43:33 -0800
Hi, Friend Simon with 90 Syncro has had recurring issue with sliding door power lock. Not always work8ng. We had a quick look at...
adding diff lock to tranny
Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 21:14:40 -0800
Yes, you can add a diff lock to the syncro tranny, but it takes some costly machining. There is a knock-out in the...
Re: New Locker from Weddle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 23:23:39 -0800
...New Locker from Weddle >> >> One, well this one at least, wonders how costly it would be to install said locker? >> >> Any quotes, or guesses...
Re: '82 sliding door lock is loose
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 11 May 2006 18:52:36 -0700
...The locking mechanism is so loose >> that the black knob sags on >> the inside and seems like it would lock if I hit a...
Re: Use of Loctite
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Sat, 27 Jul 2002 03:51:32 -0700
Green Locktite is what you use for this if I'm not mistaken. I used it on the threaded insert on my oil drain...
Key for '82 water fill lock?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:24:54 -0700
It appears I have either lost, or never had, the key for the outside water fill lock on my '82 Westy. I've been...
Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:27:18 -0800
...My 85 has > > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone...
Re: Back lock to hatch
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:04:49 -0700
Do you have central locking ? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2015, at 8:53 PM, Art Jury <kf7gd7@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi...
Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
Historical mailing list - David Richoux
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 15:25:31 -0700
...It will wear out quickly and could jam ignition locks, so they recommend that it only be used for emergency door opening. with the...
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
Stuart, <<...able to leave the windows open an inch or so to ventilate the locked van in the summer without someone being able to...
RE: Syncro: to lock or not to lock
Historical mailing list
Mon, 05 Feb 1996 10:56:00 -0400 (EDT)
...to lock or not to lock |Date: Friday, February 02, 1996 5:59PM | |<<File Attachment: 00000000.TXT>> |I just got this '86 Westfalia GL...
Re: windshield sealing Q
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Dec 2004 10:37:52 -0600
Jonathan, There has been a lot of debate about whether the locking trim is needed or not. I can only say that when I...
Re: How do I locate the differential lock wiring?
Historical mailing list - -------------
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:58:52 -0400
In my syncro non locker, the wiring was there. I found the locker end in the engine compartment. The other end was behind the...
Re: Yakima Roof Rack Questions
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:16:50 -0600
...most of these locks have a "master Key" that let's you put the core into place in whatever it is locking, and remove...
Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
Historical mailing list - BenT
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
Speaking of Krytonite locks, they are making front page news these days. Apparently, it was discoverd that their theftproof bike U-locks can be...
Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:40:10 -0700
...Some people suggested it's on the end of the lock cylinder. The problem was the power lock assembly bolcked the rollpin. If you...