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• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:46:06 -0500
  Mine's failed to open on & off for years. Solution for us is to cycle the locks once or twice. Geo/ATL
• Diff lock question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:40:08 -0700
  Can anyone tell me where the vacuum bottle is mounted for the diff-lock on a syncro ? A photo would be particularly helpfull. thanks...
• Re: AARGH! Failed NJ inspection!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:24:08 -0400
  You will need a non locking cap because the locking type will not hold the air pressure test. Most parts stores will have one .
• Diferential lock
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 00:22:16 -0000
  Hi There, Is there the possibility to put a differential lock in a 2wheel drive Vanagon and if, did somebody have any experience in...
• locking lugs for SA wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:26:43 EDT
  Are there any locking lug nuts and bolts that work on South African wheels--the Carat2 version? Best, Jeff 83.5 Westfalia LA,CA
• 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...
• Re: Tips on preparing drivers side lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:20:28 -0400
  ...No clear click feeling when locking and unlocking the door with the key. >> today the lock doesn’t move when the key is turned...
• Re: door lock
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:52:58 -0500
  ...It will gum up when used in > > conjunction with the grease typically used in VW locks, resulting in > greater-and-greater need for lubrication...
• Re: securing valuables in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:50:55 -0400
  I installed a "drawer lock" on one of my cabinet doors. You just have to drill a hole, I think 3/4", or maybe...
• Re: [vanagon] Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 21:56:29 +1200
  >Well, on mine the slider can't be in the "latched open" position when you >lock it, so I have to slide it partway...
• 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...
• Re: alternative door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:02:13 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Power door lock saga
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 22:25:45 -0400
  All The vehicle in question is an 87 Wolfie with power locks and auto tranny. I've got an 87 Syncro also with power...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:14:32 -0800
  ...Door handle/lock changing question A locksmith can use your good key to find the right wafers for each wafer position of a tumbler...
• Re: Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 13:24:56 -0800
  ...front passenger door lock has a broken plastic sleeve that connects the push/pull door locking knob/rod to the locking mechanism inside the...
• 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Sherry Dawson
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 18:19:58 -0400
  I have a 1986 Vanagon with manual locks. My rear hatch door will not unlock. The lock will turn and the center button will...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 15:15:17 -0400
  ...The normal issue is that the lock gets dirty. This can be resolved by removing the outside handle, but this will require the door...
• Re: Nut Size
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 9 May 2013 08:47:47 -0400
  It may be that the collar is pinched for the self-locking feature. A plain nut with no locking collar would not stay on...
• Re: rekeying sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:42:12 -0700
  ...rekeying sliding door lock > Looking at Alastair's blog inspired me to rekey my '82s sliding door > lock. (PO put in a later/longer...
• Door Locks & CV Joint Boots
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:31:34 -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...
• Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:54:35 -0600
  I use graphite (brand called "Lockease"), despite being told by some locksmiths to never lube a lock. But, it has worked for me. Just...
• 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...
• Re: Keys from code
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 12 May 2022 21:33:49 -0400
  ...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: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:07:23 -0700
  ...The mechanic unseized the locking pin and put it > all > back together telling me that it took minimal pressure to engage the lock. > This...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:15:49 -0800
  I too have often heard that you shouldn't put anything into a lock as well, and I have also used graphite effectively in...
• Re: Key code, glove compartment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 15:29:43 -0500
  Hi Alistair, When I was working with Steve Sandlin on getting my keys I had to send him my lock from my glove box...
• How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:28:09 -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: Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 May 2010 15:27:47 -0700
  On May 31, 2010, at 3:15 PM, Zolly <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > The new lock has to be fit the the old key...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 15:56:23 EDT
  ...You do have to remove the lock though.Reference Bentley page 94.4 for removing lock. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC...
• Hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:56:04 -0400
  ...My van has power door locks. Later that day, I did get the hatch open, the trick was to lock all of the doors...
• Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 11:49:26 -0700
  ...Removing Sliding glass locks > Stan Wilder wrote: > > I'm parting out an 82 Vanagon Air-cooled and have a person wanting to buy > the...
• Re: Flywheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:12:09 -0400
  Hi John, Dunno about JCW, but I have successfully used a CIP1 aircooled flywheel lock on a waterboxer. Go for it here: http://www...
• Looking for dead power door lock units
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 14:52:26 EDT
  I am looking for dead power door lock units for the Vanagon. They can be locked up tight, non-rebuildable, etc. I am mainly...
• WTB: Syncro Diff Lock Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:30:45 -0700
  On the off chance that anyone is parting out a syncro with a locking rear differential, I could use most of the external locker...
• power door lock wiring path
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:48:28 -0700
  ...What path does the wiring take to get to that 4-conductor spring loaded contact do-dad that controls the power door lock for...
• Re: hijacked thread--lockers in Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:05:25 -0800
  I too know of a Titian red 87 syncro weekender without lockers or a low gear - a friend's van from Vancouver. BT > > > > r >
• Re: ?Syncro-Full Locking Drivetrain?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 10:38:50 EST
  Does anyone have any information regarding modifying a Syncro to have a fully locking drivetrain, i.e., at the front, rear and center? Rg...
• sliding window lock
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Wed, 22 May 2002 20:30:13 -0700
  My passenger side sliding window lock is jammed open. Is it possible to remove it without taking the entire window out of the sliding...
• Re: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:53:39 -0400
  If you needed a pry bar to push the pin to work the diff lock, the vacuum actuator will not do the job either...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:27:36 -0600
  ...Takes a real effort to lock the keys inside, and its easy to open the locked doors from the inside. Of course, I also...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 00:10:43, -0500
  (A steering lock story) The steering lock can be a real headache if you lose your key- on my 71 Westie, I was at...
• Re: Suggestions for removing locking gas cap w/o key
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 03:35:15 -0700
  On 9/17/05, Conrad Klahn <conradk@mac.com> wrote: > > > <snip> << I have no problem pulling the locks, but need suggestions for removing a...
• Re: Locking Differential[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:08:58 -0600
  ...text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > >> >> For the late Bus/Vanagon the only affordable choice is a PowerTrax >> LockRight auto locker. This is likely...
• Re: lost key...Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:11:44 -0800
  ...I'd say that unless you know your local dealer is particularly good with locks and keys, skip taking the handle to a dealer...
• Re: A bit more on keys...
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:10:40 -0500
  ...I've never, in 16 years of servicing VW locks, run > across the middle seat lock, so I can't say for certain about...
• follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:34:59 -0400
  Follow up on my recent lock repair. You can see the original msg below. So there is a piece on the back of the...
• Door Lock Harness Info For The Record
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:42:08 -0500
  When you go to order a new door lock you will find that the old door locks are all superceded to 7D0 959 781A...
• Re: Keyless Locks
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:22:37 -0800
  ...Keyless locks They're on special at Fry's for $79 installed. Is this a reasonably straightforward job on a Westy that has power...
• Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Arfken
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:44:23 -0400
  Hi all, I'm replacing a broken sliding door handle on a '82 Vanagon and would like to switch the lock cylinders so that...
• Re: slider power lock
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 17:46:51 EDT
  Check to make sure the pins that carry electricity to the lock are lining up with the reciever plate. Had the same problem with...
• Locking Torque Converter: Was: Re: Change gearing on Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:13:30 -0600
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Another feature used by modern cars is the > "Lock-up" Torque converter. I wonder if we could somehow add this to...
• Re: Source for "self locking" exhaust hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 11 May 2001 09:45:11 -0700
  You can get copper locking exhaust nuts at most any place that does air-cooled VW parts. A pack of 8 by EMPI costs...
• Re: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:03:23 -0700
  ...The mechanic unseized the locking pin and put it > all > back together telling me that it took minimal pressure to engage the lock. > This...
• Re: Can front impact cause electrical damage?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:41:25 -0400
  ...The locks and mirrors are the first to suffer and the speakers are next. Working normally the power locks should not be able to...
• Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:18:42 EDT
  ...sliding door wouldn't lock > automatically when I locked the driver's or passenger's side door. (When I > locked the front doors, there...
• Re: Not Vanagon, sticky locks, and a Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:13:02 -0400
  ...I'm afraid I'm > > going to break off the key in the lock. Now the first thing most > > people would probably do is...
• FW: Window chrome molding
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Thu, 4 May 2000 20:39:37 -0400
  ...That chrome trim piece you speak of is actually the "locking bead", because it "locks" the rubber molding tight against the body channel and...
• Syncro-I need the little locking pin for the rear diff....
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:02:49 -0500
  Hello all, Today I was trying to repair a broken rear locking diff servo with a new one that I got from Derek Drew...
• How do you re-key steering lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:04:24 -0800
  ...I've got the lock cylinder out. I am looking at the new replacement lock cylinder. I need to know how to take the...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:34:31 +0000
  The only tip I have heard is to make sure that you install the club with the lock cylinder facing the dash,. If you...