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Re: Interior Colors Query
Historical mailing list - Ellen
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:36:48 -0800
...the same time the power door locks did.> > Dahn> 85 Vanagon GL Westy _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live...
Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:12:11 -0900
...disc brakes w/abs, locking differential, power windows and locks, cruise control, heated door locks and windshield washer nozzles. Now if it could carry...
Re: Bike Racks
Historical mailing list - ncarter
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 17:17:55 -0800
...I use those web belt/buckle tie-downs to cinch them in place and cables with locks when appropriate. The only down side is...
South Carolina 88 Wolfsburg FS
Historical mailing list
Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:19:50 -0500
...PS, PW, Door Locks, Rear Wiper, Seats 7, Folding table, Jump Seats, Curtains, AC Work in past 12 months (as any Vanagoner will understand...
Re: Front wheel bearing question
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:20:34 -0400
...It will probably turn right off with a large pair of pliers or channel-locks or visegrips. I don't like that peen in...
Keys
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:34:46 -0800
...For some reason, my keys work in all locks except the Gascap. Does anyone know why this would be, what is different about the...
Re: Winterizing Newbie Question
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:27:34 +0000
...another source of helping your locks to freeze up as well. Sort of a simple physics thing about molecules quickly expanding 'n retracting. bob
Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 20:25:05 -0700
...BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I rekeyed all of their locks to work on a single key Having the van single-keyed is...
For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 21:53:05 -0500 (EST)
...1991 Vanagon GL, perfect condition, 38K miles, Tornado Red w/gray interior, 4 speed, A/C, power door locks and mirrors, new starter and...
92 EV Westy evaluation/sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 13:11:32 -0600 (MDT)
...speed 23,000 miles, medium green power steering, power brakes power locks, cruise, air conditioning no cracks, dents, rust or crashes original factory Continental...
Re: Exchange hatches '84 to a '90?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 04:16:16 EDT
...its the '80-'83 locks which were different. chris [text/html]
Re: Westy mechanical training.....
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:36:20 -0600
...4) Checking the cooling fans 5) Troubleshooting, cleaning the contacts on the door locks Seems like a fun, informal way for the experts to...
Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:02:45 -0400
...to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon including > the door locks and the ignition switch. Anyone have an idea as to the cost...
Re: How hard is it to get all the doors off? Is it worth doing to paint them?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Jul 2005 01:05:07 EDT
...front speakers and the rear defrost (I > don't have power locks or power windows). > > dont bother if youre keeping the orig color.. chris
adding remote door lock/unlock with alarm??
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:33:31 -0400
...The VW door locks appear to want a constant +12v to lock and a constant +12v to unlock (via a separate wire for each...
Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:21:44 -0500
...an entire > handle replacement that matches your keys from Steve's Lockshop in > Texas, then send him your old one after you swap it...
Re: Vanagon Trivia (CDN model '91 MV)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:10:15 EST
...wheras power windows/locks and a/c were standard on US mode '90-'91 Multivans. chris
Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:50:31 -0400
At 03:06 PM 7/10/2006 -0700, Loren Busch wrote: >RE: Security >Take a careful look at this website: >http://www.20yearsoverland.com...
Re: Steve's Lock Shoppe
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:23:50 -0500
...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Bus '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration...
Re: door key cut from code?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:25:20 -0700
...If you go to a locksmith, it's a good idea to bring the door handle with you so you can test the key...
Re: Car alarms- Humor
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:32:15 -0800
...Plus the remote door locks. >> >> I'm getting used to it. The alarm goes off if I lock it with a door >> opened. >> It...
Re: For you paddlers--a petition
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:18:00 -0600
...The link is > <http://www.change.org/petitions/alabama-scenic-river-trail-push-back-against-closing-alabama-river-locks-to-recreational- > traffic> > > Sent from...
RE: 71 WESTY AND DOOR HANDLES
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 12:41:21 GMT
...Steve Maher writes: > Guys, professional locksmiths do this rebuilding/keying a dozen times > a day, every day. And they don't even charge much...
Re: A bit more on keys...
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:19:15 -0700
...The glovebox locks are very difficult to take apart, because the plastic has now become very brittle due to age. We don't rekey...
Re: Windshield trim question
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 11:27:20 -0800
...On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote: > Those 'massive Channel locks' are going to be hard...
Re: Central Locks..
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:39:11 +0200
...lock activator was drowning in washer fluid! This caused all my locks to sort of lock & unlock uncontrollably each time I pushed down the...
Fuel filler cap stuck
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:56:57 -0800
...Anyone have any ideas how I can resolve this or must I call a locksmith? If I could just get the darn thing off...
Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:57:38 -0400
...The 1/4" bent steel pin locks it in place in seconds. Karl
Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:33:01 -0500
...you just push it down until it locks...ive never had a problem. push the bottom down first then the seatback down.
Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
...The other 25%, I have to remove the door handles and bring them to a locksmith, 'cuz the mechanisms are worn out-- hardly surprising...
95 EV-Winnebago fridge problems
Historical mailing list - Lindblooms
Wed, 11 Jun 1997 22:41:23 -0700
...know about? Also, I read that others have had problems with the door locks going nuts, ever any resolution? Kevin Lindbloom 95 EV-Winnebago
1993 Westfalia camper for sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 09:36:52
...Automatic, power locks, power steering, power brakes. Tinted windows, bra, 10 foot awning, CB radio, TV antenna Sheepskin seat covers from day 1. Original...
Re: Stuck Door Lock
Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
Fri, 25 Jul 1997 09:02:21 -0400
...took the lock & key to a good locksmith. $18 later, works like a charm. -- Mark Flynn Winchester, VA 86 Synchro
Re: Never again, was: locked out
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 03:58:30 EDT
...The local locksmiths want $3 per copy. IIRC HD only wanted $87 each. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
locked in 4th gear
Historical mailing list - Dave Cromwell
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 06:21:30 -0700
...three months, now every time I go thru the gears it locks in 4th. If I stop, shut off the engine and rock it...
Parting Out 87 Wolfsburg: Post Equinox Sale
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:35:18 -0500
...Listees already have the interior, wheels, fiberglass bumpers and cladding, power locks and mirrors. Please email with any requests. Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 88...
Re: You Got To Read This One...("spoof" CL vanagon ad)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 23:10:58 EDT
...not to mention '84 vanagons never had power locks.. and sunroof vans didnt come with a/c (coulda been added, but...i think not...
Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 28 Sep 1995 09:38:00 -0700 (PDT)
>>Regarding broken door locks on '71 type II's. Mine is broken on the >>drivers side. My solution is to only unlock it from...
Re: front brake hoses too short?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 2 Aug 2014 15:14:06 -0700
...hoses are too tight when the steering wheel is at its > locks. Pictures here (first is with wheels straight; second is with > steering wheel...
'91 Westie FS
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:19:12 -0500
...86,000 miles, Factory AM/FM Cassette, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Alarm. This is a West Coast...
Re: FS: 91 syncro camper with Audi 5-cyl engine ...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:12:51 EST
...Front and rear A/C, power windows and locks. Will consider Syncro Westfalia with bad engine as partial trade. ad says Alpine White, asking...
'91 Vanagon with wheel-chair lift FS
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:46:52 -0800
...It is a 1991 2WD model, GL with all the power windows, locks, etc., dark blue metallic, fold-out-to-bed rear seat, 4...
Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:29:54 -0400
...It has middle and rear vacuum controlled differential locks, other than that it seems pretty basic with no electronic control that I can discern...
Re: Glove Box key
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:49:34 -0400
...We generate keys for these locks on a frequent basis. We can either make a key for yours or do a swap where we...
Re: Electric locks.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:26:54 -0500
...John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I have replaced the electric locks on my 1991 Carat with the green ones >>>> from Van Cafe. Installed...
Camper Roof rack questions..
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:47:29 -0600
...I modified the clasping part of the tower (shortened it 3/4") and use locks on them and the fork mount so everything's...
Success for some small projects!
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:28:37 -0700
...The door locks were not working with the key, from the outside. The passenger door never did, but recently the driver's door stopped...
Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:14:19 -0600
This past summer I got a hold of all the keyed door locks and ignition/wiper/turn assembly and mine does the same thing...
Re: remote/keyless entry
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:14:49 -0400
...But on the later Vanagon (like mine) with fully-functioning factory door locks, you could just install the one on the main locker in...
Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 2 May 2011 13:11:00 -0700
...I simply wanted the remote locks and actuators, so I opted not to add the horn, but I did install the flashing blue light...
Re: Early Bus Engine Lid Idea
Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
Tue, 24 Jan 1995 16:12:34 -0800 (PST)
...had a key made for one of these handles? A good locksmith should have no trouble. I needed keys for the door on my...
Vanagon door locks [Q]
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:45:10 -0300
Hi, just want to find out if I am alone in this. '85 lock cylinders wore out in drivers and sliding doors, '87 same...
Re: Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:46:39 -0800
...Mark Keller Stuart wrote: > My '90 vanagon has power door locks. > On the sliding door, is a large lock assembly called > the Remote Control...
Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
Historical mailing list - John Fried
Mon, 1 May 2000 09:37:36 -0400
...Is there any way, other than replacing the locks, to reduce the key count? John Steve Sandlin wrote: > > Hi, everybody. Here's the whole...
vanagon power door lock actuators for sale....Re: 87 Central Locks
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:10:02 EDT
In a message dated 7/1/03 8:21:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cortrigl@ERAU.EDU writes: > > If that's the case then...
Anybody selling NEW lock cylinders?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:49:34 -0700
...GoWesty has some handles with locks but not cylinder by itself. I've got a ton of them but this guy wants some "in...
Re: replacing ignition cylinder
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:30:26 -0700
Hi Steve, Would a good locksmith know how to correctly cut a key when all he has at hand is a worn one? == Mike...
Need modulator for power windows...
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:21:29 -0700
...really all I wanted was automatic door locks... and of course, rolling up the windows upon 'locking' ... but they said that they couldn't...
Re: Cutting VW keys -- Steve's Lock Shop?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 5 May 2008 20:18:42 -0700
...Is Steve still cutting keys? Local > locksmiths are next to useless -- insisted my 4 digit codes taken > from the handles were incorrect. Didn't...
Re: Sliding door opens by itself
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 03:28:11 -0500
First of all, VW has the absolute worst locks for cold weather. If you think it's hard to close your front doors on...