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• Re: 83.5 no shift?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 18:06:52 -0500
  ...Suddenly locks into gear. > First, > reverse, third. second and fourth won't engage. If I mess w/ it > for a > bit, I can get...
• Looks of a 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Thu, 23 May 2002 13:12:21 -0600
  ...It seems the 1990 GL's with power windows, locks, etc... all have the black plastic skirt running from the bumper all the way...
• Re: Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:58:54 -0700
  dude, what type of area do you live in that you are genuinely worried that your wheels will be stolen? I guess i'm...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:30:59 -0500
  ...screams junk it has to be the > speedometer. > > > > Engine? Trans? Switchgear? Locks? VC? > > > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand...
• Re: Best CAR ALARM for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:13:11 -0400
  ...Door locks can optionally be hooked up. No remote starter option. It can be wired either as a voltage-sensing alarm or a hard...
• Re: Missing key for water hook up.....
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:43:47 -0800
  take it apart and then take the lock core to the best locksmith in town. They will give you a key. Expect to spend...
• Instrument Pod Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:36:59 -0600
  ...It locks in place with two molded in place pins on bottom and a screw on top. Easy to remove. Mine has crumbled to...
• Re: SA GRILLE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:46:44 EST
  ...they use push pins instead of the half-turn pin locks like the OE german grilles do. .. you have to push them in, and...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
  ...The door locks and the power mirror. I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The...
• FS: BA6 Aux Heater Parts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:35:37 -0800
  ...fridge, sink, stove, cabinets, engine wiring harness, locks, re-conditioned mirrors etc. Malcolm in Halifax, Nova Scotia ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:03:35 -0700
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. > >Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok > > > > > > > Yea me too. . . we can...
• Re: Arrrgh! Sliding door won't open!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 May 2013 21:48:56 -0700
  ...I even had the local > (small town) locksmith out to take a look -he just scratched his head and > said "duuuuh." No door, no...
• Re: Car thieves have my Westy key
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 00:01:21 -0400
  ...guess that I'm going to have to get the four locks rekeyed on my Westy. > Anyone have this done recently and know what...
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:49:35 -0700
  http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/automotive-2/wheel-locks/5-lock-sets-for-exterior-spare-tires On 25 Nov , 2015, at 5:56...
• Looking for some Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 May 2015 16:52:44 -0400
  ...Finally I am looking for front door power lock motors for Vanagons with power door locks. If you have some of these please pmail...
• Re: clean '87 westy for sale in NC for cheap!! $4800
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:03:17 -0500
  ...its a 4spd., power windows and locks and mirrors.. runs/drives/ full camper.. ehh..i have too many vans as it is.. someone will...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:37:38 -0800
  It does not seem to have the controls to lock the differentials, so probably is a Syncro without the locks (I think most of...
• FS: 1988 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 1995 19:21:53 -0400
  ...77,000 miles, 4 spd, A/C, cruise control, power windows, locks, brakes and steering. It is maroon metallic with grey interior. It also...
• Re: Westfalia features!
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  27 Nov 96 14:21:56 EST
  ...There should be a click as it locks. Our weight on the bottom cushion prevents it from attempting to convert itself from a chaise...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?/F
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 22:29:04 EST
  ...our vans they will no matter how well secured it is. Locks are for honest people after all and it only takes a second...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:17:54 -0400
  ...My 82's sliding door locks itself every time I close it. I think there must be a spring or something missing from the...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 06:50:33 -0700
  ...a Gold Vanagon GL 1987 109,000 miles. > AC works, power locks do not. Cloth seats, pretty good shape. > Two owners, both known to...
• Re: Rear Seat/Bed Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 15:15:40 EDT
  ...that folds into a bed? It's a 1987, no power locks/windows/no alloys. No, only the ones with the Weekender option gets...
• OEM alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 21:49:42 -0700
  ...I'm not used to these new-fangled options like power windows, door locks and cruise. I haven't even tried the cruise control...
• 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...
• 86 Vanagon GL going for Parts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 12:04:17 -0500
  ...I have already started to take off any parts that I know will work on the Eurovan (sliding window locks, relays..). I am sending...
• Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - michael osweiler
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 12:33:03 -0500
  ...front and back, cruise control, weekend bed, and power window and locks??? please let me know what you paid for yours. I want to...
• Outstanding 1990 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rose Geiger
  Wed, 19 May 1999 15:31:53 -0400
  ...Has all options -- cruise control, power windows and door locks, and A/C. My records indicate that it has been used only one night...
• Re: Anyone rebuild a driver's door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 14:42:26 -0800
  ...tumbler in a lock which he rekeyed to match my other locks. Very quick service! -Hans ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12...
• Re: rebuilding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 13:19:24 -0600
  ...You have to remove the tailpiece from the 2 locks, then the plugs will slide out the front. You'll need a 3/64...
• Re: westy help please
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:43:03 -0500
  ...It still looks like it locks and I can put it in and take it out with a small screwdriver in the keyhole. It...
• 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...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
  ...Power Door Locks 7. Ignition Switch - steering column 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine 10...
• Re: rekey sliding door handle?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:02:52 -0700
  ...Or you can just send it to locksmith to do. -- BenT
• Re: Re : How VC's work
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 15:35:35 -0700
  ...How VC's work > Locks up at 100 degrees???? !!!!!! > So that means if you live in Arizona you VC is locked up all summer...
• late sliding door latch mech removal
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:04:23 -0700
  ...This had power locks so it had an extra piece hanging from it but that did not get in the way. I disconnected the...
• Fwd: Van Break in
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:51:04 -0400
  ...Perhaps the post should have read "Locks only keep "Theft of opportunity" from occurring. There's simply no stopping a well- prepared and determined...
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:22:32 -0800
  ...van, > kind of like a Carat with flip up table, power locks, jumpseats etc. > > After cleaning the springs, the front springs had 2 yellow...
• Re: FS: 15 inch alloys/tires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 12:18:37 -0400 (AST)
  ...Lug nuts, wheel locks included. Mid-late 80's Audi 5000 Turbo wheels fit, 15x6, 6 spoked alloys, 112mm x 5 bolt pattern. The...
• Re: VWs, Boats and fishing
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:07:32 -0700
  ...You can use Scotch-Locks (squeeze-on wire taps) to connect the ingoing wires to the van's ground, right turn, left turn, brake...
• Key for '82 water fill lock?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:24:54 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if these keys are common, or can be determined from a number, or do I need a locksmith? Thanks.Shawn Wright...
• Re: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...It was surprisingly easy to install, but my '85 did not come with power windows or locks. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Rob [mailto:vwrobb...
• Re: Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 03:27:55 -0700
  ...Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons >Poor man's "limited slip" differential: Partial application of the >parking brake when one wheel slips! Keep the lock...
• Re: '86 Steering Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:01:00 +0000
  If all the keys were the same you can remove a door handle and have a locksmith make a key from that. Dennis, From...
• Re: Keys and new slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:49:16 -0400
  Yes, the tumblers can be taken apart & relocated to match the rest of the locks. BenT has nice pics showing the parts, etc. YMMV...
• Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 17:35:22 -0800
  I had something similar and removed the door lock motor. It's not too difficult. It's behind the door panel and under the...
• Re: Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:14:41 -0600
  ...Your post is a reminder that I need to get on this before camping season. > > The other suggestion was to have a locksmith make...
• Re: Locating some cabinet Locks (and... is it a good idea?)
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 19:52:16 -0500
  I wouldn't do this in Phoenix, but in some "cooler" parts of the country, you might try leaving your windows open and keeping...
• Re: Westy cabinet use/Water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:06:32 -0600
  I think Steves locks has several keys that fit, seems there are about six varities. Stan On Thu, 6 Mar 2003 16:49:18...
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 02:50:52 +0200
  ...the wiring harnesses are the same for the power mirrors, > power windows, power door locks. that is, if you have one of > those, the...
• Re: Un-retracting a seat belt?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 15:58:09 -0400
  ...belt and now it > has fully retracted into the assembly and "locks" up > when I try to unfurl it. > > - Kevin > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC...
• Re: Second battery install instructions
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:34:16 -0500
  ...http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3t2qs/bus/relay.htm but for some reason locks me out? David you still out there? Thanks, Tolga Also on...
• Re: $40 code scanner
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 22:42:49 -0600
  ...We use VAG-COM on VW, and have a dedicated Ford scanner (NGS tester)that I use on the locksmith Ford van and programming...
• Re: Steve's Lock Shoppe
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:37:44 -0500
  ...I can still be reached at > vwcarlocks@hotmail.com. > Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith > '84 Wolfsburg Westy > '79 Bus > '00 New Beetle > > _________________________________________________________________ > http://imagine-windowslive...
• Re: key
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:19:40 -0700
  ...everyone know that I can now do some limited work on locks and >> keys. >> Web site and shop phone are down right now. Use...
• Door locks lead to dead batt...and my intro
  Historical mailing list - miles2go
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:16:49 -0700
  ...It seems from the archives that something could be disconnected to enable manual use of the locks. Bottom line: This isn't something that...
• Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:08:18 -0800
  ...FYI, I took the factory power windows, power door locks, and power mirrors with wiring harnesses and relays off a salvaged pair of doors...
• Re: Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:08:58 -0500
  ...Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks From: lalofs@gmail.com To: johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Just go for it. The...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 21:38:56 -0700
  ...Something popped last Saturday, > and now every time it is put in 4th it locks up and can't be gotten out of > fourth...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:52:44 -0500
  ...foam package for quiet operation) is for vacuum-operated power door locks. Neither of these will work with the aftermarket cruise control. Mike B...