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• Re: 91 vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:51:50 -0400
  ...factory replacement engine, automatic transmission, power > widows, power steering, power door locks, factory five-spoke alloy wheels, > correct Michelain tires with very good tread...
• Re: Westy mechanical training.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:56:01 -0700
  ...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: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:24:17 -0600
  ...intermittent failure of the rear hatch lock (88 >> wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not open, it feels like >> the key is not...
• I'm baaack with a question...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:58:06 EST
  ...My '88 maroon Weekender starts to fall apart with A/C condensor not working, power door locks stop working, front heater blower stop working...
• Re: URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:34:06 -0700
  ...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: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:07:10 -0600
  ...This would give me power windows/locks/mirrors and fresh(er) rubber. Downside would be a likely color mismatch and some wiring headaches. JordanVw...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:48:00 -0800
  ...I know how to do the other locks, but not the ignition. I will check out the Bentley. Will have to remove all the...
• sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:51:04 -0700
  ...that I can have a single key for all of the locks. I found the tiny set screw that holds the tumbler in and...
• Re: f/ '65 Bus Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:29:57 -0800 (PST)
  ...Suddenly the day seemed brighter and I realized I could walk across the Locks and take a walk in Discovery Park. Good humor frees...
• Oops - Again '90 Weekender - What's it worth
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Wed, 15 May 1996 15:35:32 -0500
  ...Automatic 78k miles Original Owner Complete Service Records Has the rear facing seats Has VW alloy wheels Has power windows/door locks >Has pop...
• Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 12:13:59 -0800
  ...Here is a low down on the vehicle low miles, manual trans, roll up windows, manual locks, alloy rims, always stored inside, never used...
• Re: How to remove the tie rods??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 21:02:54 -0800
  ...boot! Just mark the threads at the back of nut that locks the tie rod end in place, loosen the nut and rotate the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:36:40 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Lock > Hi All, > > Has anyone experienced intermittent failure of the rear hatch lock (88 > wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not...
• drivers power doorlock problem..(was Re: help! vanagon hatch wont open.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:36:45 EST
  ...so why can i operate all the locks from the front pass door, but not the drivers door? bad drivers doorlock actuator? any ideas...
• Re: Makin keys
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:12:36 -0330
  ...The locksmith seemed a little puzzled, however. Asked me if VW owned Renault doh?! He said there is usually a letter associated with the...
• Re: Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:27:43 -0300
  ...hole, under the flap). > > Or do I need to find a locksmith? > > > > Shawn Wright > http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels > '88 Westy 1.6TD 5...
• Locking mechanism for sliding door 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:44:07 -0400
  ...Is it easier to get just the spring or replace the entire mechanism? #2 Did this model come with automatic door locks or is...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:48:51 -0500
  ...12v relay help > The slider and rear hatch locks are really controlled by the > drivers door lock. Aha, but this is an aftermarket central...
• Re: Differences in models for 1990
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:47:49 -0700
  ...Ah, I see, no power mirrors in the pictures.� OK.� No power locks or windows but no problem there.� The power locks can be...
• Re: Hidden Key & Code
  Historical mailing list - Anton Elmquist
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:50:24 -0400
  ...Saves me a trip to the locksmith. Gonna go rip those hoses off now! ;) ;) ;) ;) - Anton -- *********************************************************** * Anton Elmquist - Programming and Design * *********************************************************** * Check out the The...
• Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 17:26:19 -0700
  ...SEPARATOR *********** On 4/22/99, at 8:02 AM, Davidson wrote: >Locks up at 100 degrees???? !!!!!! >So that means if you live in Arizona...
• FS Pristine 91 Westy on ep.com
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:41:41 -0400
  ...Options include; Automatic transmission, Power STEERING - MIRRORS - WINDOWS - DOOR LOCKS, CRUISE CONTROL - FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS. Nice Sound System. Absolutly NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!!! Current Kelley Blue...
• Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:55:22 EST
  In a message dated 11/17/00 7:09:36 AM, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << The last time I checked, The Bus Depot was...
• Re: door that magically opens
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 15:26:12 -0500
  ...for that??? I had the door > off > last summer doing an adjustment on the little stay that locks it in the > open position. > Don
• Help, doors won't unlock
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 17:19:29 -0700
  I have a new (to me) 87 Vanagon, it's a Wolfsburg and has power door locks. I pushed down the passenger lock button...
• Re: [vanagon] Sink drain pan parts needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:23:01 EDT
  ...try anyways. > > I need the two hinges and two springed ball locks for the US only sink > stove top drain tray. I have a...
• Re: Electric door lock
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:29:02 -0500
  ...Repair these and you should restore your locks. > > If this doesn't work or you find no broken wires then it must be the...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:12:21 -0500
  ...Cheaper to replace the > $18 cap than pay a locksmith. BTDT. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Steve=E2=80=99s_lock_and_key?=
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:39:22 -0700
  Just take it to a local locksmith. It’s nothing special. Stacy On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 3:16 PM Steve Williams <sbw...
• problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:06:55 -0230
  ...I figured I'd start by talking to the locksmith shop on the corner, rather than talking to a vanagon repair person. Unless anyone...
• Re: h20 weep hole leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 11:19:42 EST
  ...This is important because if you let the pump go and then it totally locks up (catastrophic failure) you could cook your motor and...
• Re: ?? How to Remove Front Vent Latch ??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:29:18 -0600
  ...Re: ?? How to Remove Front Vent Latch ?? All this talk of window swapping and locks got me thinking about something I have yet to...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:34:21 -0700
  ...Is there any code >on >these things that a locksmith might use to make a new one, or some fairly >non-destructive way to...
• 86 Syncro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 26 May 2008 16:25:05 -0500
  ...Good points- good engine with recently redone head gaskets, functional a/c, v/c works fine, power mirrors and door locks (front doors), Michelin...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 02:53:23 -0600
  ...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: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:57:08 -0600
  ...Are either still available? Jim On Dec 5, 2011, at 8:06 PM, Trevor <trevorawake@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > What about Steve @ VW Car Locks...
• Re: Sticky front door locks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:23 -0400
  ...On Jun 27, 2005, at 4:36 PM, Don Spence wrote: > I've been having difficulty with stiff and stuck door locks on my...
• Re: 89 Westy FS 35K mi. $13,500 St. Louis
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:49:15 -0700
  ...Blue-gray with matching > poptop, automatic transmission, power steering/ locks/ windows/ mirrors. > Air conditioning works perfectly. Elaborate stereo system with CD changer > (installed in...
• central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Wed, 13 May 1998 08:38:13 -0500
  Friends, Last night my central door locks hung up. Now I cannot lock the doors with the key, and cannot push the lock button...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...computer, automatic climate control, > electric seat warmer, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, > bucket seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent > wipers...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:27:39 +0100
  ...wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large >channel locks, Bentley, Hoses, wire and VOM. And the most useful tool- >AAA Card...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jul 2003 - Special issue (#2003-713)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:02:06 -0600
  Hi Sam Assuming it's the same lock as on my 83, take the cap/lock to a local lockshop. They can make up...
• Re: 88' wolfsburg Passenger door won't lock
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 13:05:42 -0700
  ...I have power >locks, which is controlled by the passenger door. When I turn the key or >press down on the knob it won...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:35:19 EST
  ...It'll just look like > it locks. > > Mike > > > > what mike said. :<) thats the way i do it too. i can open the vanagon gas...
• follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:34:59 -0400
  ...Probably not what a locksmith would do, but seemed like a viable solution to me. What are those tumblers made out of? They look...
• Re: Sliding door lock info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 19:46:16 -0700
  ...My 90 Carat has power locks and once both front doors are closed I turn the key to lock the fronts and when the...
• Re: Installing New Front Seats...Lubricant?
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:31 -0500
  ...a lubricant. > > Find a locksmith and ask him if he uses "Houdini Spray," fantastic stuff. > The best thing for locks, drawer slides, etc. Will...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 13:49:47 -0500
  ...Under power, things will seem to work but when coasting, it locks up sorta like a ratchet. I've seen this a number of...
• Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:32 -0400
  ...ever removing it again- at least not until the blower motor locks up solid, and so far, so good- a shot of Tri-Flo...
• FS: 15 inch alloys/tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 22:03:00 -0800
  ...Lug nuts, wheel locks included. Fresh (3-4 thousand miles) LT215/75R-15C BF Goodrich T/A All Terrain tires- especially good for syncro...
• Looking for a auto door lock part
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:26:10 +1200
  ...Don't know whether they will sell locks for individual doors, but even so the whole kit may cost less than a factory VW...
• Fixed it Re:compression test on 1982 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:04:32 -0400
  ...I just pulled the rubber boot back, and took the contact all the way out, bent the little metal tab that locks it in...
• 88 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:59:05 -0700
  ...Cruise control, power window, power locks. A/C but not working, but blower works. 150K. 2nd owner. Excellent C-load rated tires and OE...
• Re: Cutting VW keys -- Steve's Lock Shop?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 22:37:59 -0400
  ...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: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:28:18 -0600
  ...All fork mounts had locks, top and bottom feet had locks. I used front wheel mounts hanging from the top bar and a plastic...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:31:58 -0500
  ...Starting to sound like those transponder keys that give locksmiths like me fits... > Slight modification of that kind of unit to put the locking...
• Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 13:53:28 -0500
  ...My 1995 EV-Winne has developed the irritating habit of cycling its power door locks locked/unlocked continually when the weather is wet. This...
• [Fwd: F.S. Volkswagon Westfalia Camper Van 1987]
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 11:58:24 -0500
  ...windows & locks, A/Cond works super! all camper stuff (beds, fridge, stove, sink, water pump) work great. Memphis vehicle.. no rust. Runs super, no...
• 87 GL in Seattle - Parts for sale..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 18:17:05 PDT
  ...No power door locks mirrors, windows. Has air conditioning.. Its an automatic, with a low compression engine. 122k miles. original owner was a doctor...
• Re: Removing door locks to have them re-keyed? Difficult?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 02:27:55 EDT
  Hey Ken, To remove your front door handles, find the single screw (no married/unmarried jokes please) which is at the edge of the...