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• Re: Help!!!!Key WON"T WORK
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:52:33 EST
  ...of the ignition; you will encounter a spot where the wheel locks. This is a built in anti theft device. If the wheel is...
• Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
  ...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:52:35 -0500
  ...I've repaired power lock actuators before (talk about adventures in figuring-it-out!) and I'll just "suffer" with manual locks now. Opens...
• Hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:50:01 +0000
  ...Steve Sandlin Registered Locksmith Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
• FS: Another Syncro in NY (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 08:56:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...AC, PW, locks & mirrors. Factory allow wheels. Factory am/fm/tape. High miles. Donald Gibbons dgibbons@presray.com 914-855-3917
• F.S. Westy GL in Tennessee
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 21:53:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...in West Tennessee 1987 VW Westy..new tires, brakes, Automatic Trans, PS , A/C , pwr windows /locks AM/FM/CD player..... All camper stuff...
• Re: Dashboard Tray
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 07:57:47 -0800
  ...their names and sure have most of the GL options (power locks, windows mirrors, etc.); did THEY have the silly stamped dash tray? John...
• Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:44:35 -0700
  ...Or do I need to find a locksmith? Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed '82 Diesel Westy...
• Re: Europe. Only europe
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 4 May 2006 15:51:50 -0400
  ...The > real beauty has 2 diff locks and seats 8. They also have a 16" > Caravelle (1990) plus several other 16" Vanagons. Sigh...
• Re: glovebox key code
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 17:17:41 -0800
  ...but I'm supposed to be a locksmith! -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger" "I will buy your Syncro!" - poptophell.com
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:20:48 -0800
  ...anyblah, I can pop in on the locksmith for a price check. want to guess a 20 all in ... --- On Mon, 12/5/11...
• Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 15:27:02 -0400
  ...emailing or calling Steve Sandlin as he is > amazing with VW locks and keys. > > His email is: > > Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> > > I remember...
• Re: New key made from code!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 21:10:22 -0400
  ...Even with cost of shipping factored in, his fees are still cheaper than my local locksmiths. I have also had him rekey locks, key...
• Re: Alarm with power door locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:03:17 -0700
  ...Alarm with power door locks? > Let me know what you have done. I've installed a generic alarm / central locking kit, with a remote...
• Re: '87 synchro advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 94 9:06:26 PST
  ...I'm not sure when the viscous coupling goes out if it locks or if it no longer locks at all. Any ideas, Syncro...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:06:28 -0800
  What about Steve @ VW Car Locks? **************** Cheri LePage GFAB Manufacturing Ltd www.theskylightguy.com 604-740-1018 On 2011-12-05, at 3:35...
• FS: 91 syncro camper with Audi 5-cyl engine ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 18:32:17 -0600
  ...Front and rear A/C, power windows and locks. Will consider Syncro Westfalia with bad engine as partial trade. ad says Alpine White, asking...
• Re: value of slider door handle?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 08:45:44 -0800
  ...Add $10 to have it keyed the same as my other locks. Later types, which are far more common, are $25 at the yards...
• Re: painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:10:39 -0600
  ...I generally service the locks and then re-assemble. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Kombi '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Send...
• URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:16:51 -0400
  ...taken a good look)? My doors have manual windows and manual locks if it makes a difference. The van is an 86 syncro westy...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:54:03 -0700
  ...passenger side front door power lock won't turn with key. > Understandably so, turning key in driver side door causes locks to unlock, > then...
• Re. Keys
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 17:57:47 -0500
  I hadno luck at the VW dealer---no blanks in stock even---so I went to a local locksmith-he instructed me to take...
• Re: Windshield trim question
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:21:18 -0700
  Those 'massive Channel locks' are going to be hard on that windshield..... Miguel On Fri, Dec 27, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:29:33 -0500
  No internal release (I think that was on westy models only). If need be I can open it up from the inside, but even...
• westy stove front panel removal question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:33:51 -0700
  ...I looks like it locks into that panel but I am afraid to pull out to hard less I bend something. And another request...
• Re: Ethical question on VW bu...
  Historical mailing list - Lisa
  Mon, 01 May 95 15:03:56 EDT
  Neither of my door locks work, so I don't worry about it. I stow a few essentials in the compartment under my seat...
• 87 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 20:49:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...1987 VW Vanagon GL van, dual air, 5 -speed, power windows & locks, 3500 miles on engine, $ 4500. Walpole Valley Auto, 603 - 445 - 5167 I...
• 90 Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Debra Brewster
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 11:29:22 -0500
  ...Power windows, locks mirrors. 146K miles-26K on VW factory rebuilt engine. Exhaust system replaced at time of engine replacement. In last year we...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 23:50:26 -0700
  ...and having a seat back that locks into place really interferes with having a tank on your back. So I wouldn't worry about...
• Re: rear lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:02:31 -0500
  ...Regards, Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com vanagon.com recommended vendor
• remote door unlock
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:36:34 -0700
  ...Gothic">I have a 1988 Westy with power windows and door locks.<br> I would like to add a remote that will let me...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >>>>> >>>>> Hi to all, >>>>> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: Headlight adjusters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:35:00 -0500
  ...Take a pair of channel locks ( they work bet best because of the jaw shape. Adjust the jaws so the adjuster fits lengthwise in...
• Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:22:17 -0700
  ...I bet the O rings are NLA or NWA (Never Were Available ;^) Do you have the larger plastic part that twist locks to body...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:27:04 -0600
  ...I know how to do the other locks, but not the ignition. I will check out the Bentley. Will have to remove all the...
• Re: problems with electric locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 20:02:05 -0700
  ...A few years ago, the electric locks >and the passenger-side electric window stopped working. I've got >some time next week and I...
• Re: wanted: hard case to fit in luggage compartment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:24:23 -0400
  ...I would prefer that it locks or >has a hasp so that I can put a padlock on it. Does such a beast exist...
• 91 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary Elliott
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:48:39 -0500
  ...It has full air, cruise, seats 7, power windows and door locks. No rust, just a small ding on the passenger side. Recently had...
• will repair broken power window motors
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:09:14 -0400
  ...you for 75.00 per motor.I also can do the locks as well send key and lock you want the key to fit...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:31:01 -0700
  i think i'll try to braze a few tits to a pair of channel locks. Quicker and cheaper. ANd if it doesn't...
• Re: Beautiful '88 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 02:02:00 -0800
  ...Non-power windows and locks, but has power mirrors. I've looked over it for him, and have repaired anything it needed, so it...
• replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 01:56:54 EDT
  ...I'm thinking I will have to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon including the door locks and the ignition switch. Anyone have...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:00:23 EST
  ...If the wire or the switch is bad, the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because the vacuum pump still...
• Re: CV Joint boots & Power Door locks
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 22:50:34 -0400
  On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 10:16:54 -0700, Amanda Shank <amanda@lakeeffectdogs.com> wrote: > "I read the list of things New Owners should...
• Westy Fuse Confusion
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:25:54 -0700
  ...The power locks and lights work but the stereo is completely dead. It must be on the aux. battery. My husband charged both batteries...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:08:05 +0100
  ...I replaced these but my locks were well gummed up and have now both been freed up and lubed. I have found with mine...
• Re: Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:59:08 -0700
  ...John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I have replaced the electric locks on my 1991 Carat with the green ones >>> from Van Cafe. Installed...
• Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 13:29:56 -0800
  ...When I bought Marlin, the power locks were a little funky. First the passenger door wouldn't react (lock or unlock) when I used...
• Re: AC, power door and power women problems:o)
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 12:28:21 EDT
  ...The thought of trying to keep power door locks, power windows and air conditioning functional is overwhelming---I would have to have the work...
• Tailgate lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:19:57 +0000
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
• Re: '88-89 Vanagon gas cap lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 22:42:27 -0400
  Hi, for all things keys I’d recommend consulting our list member locksmith and VW key expert. His site link is below. He has...
• Alarm with power door locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:31:49 -0700
  And maybe power windows too. What have folks done to upgrade their early Vanagons for the era of car prowlers? I can take my...
• (Un) locking sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  28 Jul 1995 09:26:09 EST
  The slider on the new Syncro Westie: (1) Unlocks and opens with the power locks, (2) Unlocks and opens from the inside (3) Unlocks...
• Re: door-lock problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:06:41 -0800
  ...When I lock it, from inside >or outside, it locks fine. However, I can't open it with >the key from the outside! > If...
• All CA '91s really '90s?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 13:40:30 PDT
  ...Any truth to this? Also, I thought i read somewhere that power windows & locks were standard on '90s & '91s, but i've found one...
• 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: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 16:44:53 -0400
  ...try to braze a few tits to a pair of channel locks. Quicker >and cheaper. ANd if it doesn't work i'll grind...
• Re: Stereo Install - Replacing Speaker Wires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:20:36 -0800
  ...BTW, my beast has all that power crap and is exhibiting signs of cranky door locks, so I'm sure this will be on...
• Re: Key made for water fill?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:51:23 -0500
  ...You can get them from gowesty.com, and I'm sure you'll get some offers from the resident list locksmiths who can help...
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:02:49 -0700
  Locks up at 100 degrees???? !!!!!! So that means if you live in Arizona you VC is locked up all summer?????? Is there any evidence...