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• Re: A request
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:39:14 -0700
  ...door of a 1991 Carat - one with electric windows, electric door locks. If anyone has said vehicle - may I request a photo or a...
• Re: All CA '91s really '90s?
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 23:51:04 -0700
  ...I have never heard anything about power locks and windows being standard on anything but the Carat and Wolfsburg models. And thats the truth...
• Re: Rear door latch stuck
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 13:55:26 -0400
  ...You didn't say whether or not your '87 has power locks, but if you do just push down on the front right passanger...
• '95 Eurovan Camper FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 08:04:43 -0500
  ...Pwr mirrors, pwr steering, pwr locks, pwr windows. Winnebago/US conversion - pop-top, sleeps 4, Norcold refrig., stove, sink, rear hatch water sprayer. Rotating...
• Re: key code?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:46:53 -0600
  ...But this past summer, when my two year old son was playing in my Passat, he pushed all the door locks, and came out...
• Re: key code?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 07:40:49 -0500
  I don't know that I would rely on the door locks of ANY car to protect $20,000 worth of camera gear; particularly...
• Re: More on newer Vanagon Tech on older Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:59:58 -0700
  ...And the last question about this "newer vanagon > tech," besides power door locks, power windows, and > power mirrors, was there anything else, like heated...
• [Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
  ...Differential locks front and rear, less than 15K on very serious Michelin mud and snow tires. Webasto petrol heater, trailer hitch Excellent mechanical condition...
• Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:39:38 -0400
  Jim, Does Felder Industries manufacture these tabs, or just stock them in order of individual length, etc? I would like several of the semi...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:35:58 -0700
  ...t get a grip on them with vice grips or channel locks. I don't have a grinder or cut off tool here. So...
• 89 Westy FS 35K mi. St. Louis
  Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:44:01 -0500
  ...Blue-gray with matching poptop, automatic transmission, power steering/ locks/ windows/ mirrors. Air conditioning works perfectly. Elaborate stereo system with CD change= r (installed...
• Syncro in the sand.....how well does she do in sand........
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:03:52 -0500
  I have a question for you Syncro guys or 2WD guys with diff locks....how well does your van do in the sand? deep...
• adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400
  ...s an 82 and the brakes are soft, theres your anti-locks. as for airbags, well i'm not at liberty to 'dicsuss' that...
• Re: Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:35:21 EDT
  In a message dated 7/11/05 9:38:18 AM, lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET writes: << What do I need to do to fix this...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:07:56 -0600
  ...wrote: > But wait, I'm looking for a cap, not a locksmith...... > Miguel > > I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways...
• Re: Three (!) Syncro Westies for sale (FWD)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 18:12:16 +0000
  ...SYNCRO ALL WHEEL DRIVE, A/C, > SINK, 3-WAY FRIDGE, POWER LOCKS, AM/FM > STEREO CASSETTE, MOON ROOF, AND MORE. > RECENTLY REPLACED HEADS. ONLY...
• key codes not required to make replacements
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 23:05:01 -0600
  ...I took my car to a locksmith. What followed completely amazed me. He selected the correct blank from his display, then inserted it in...
• Vanagon roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Root, Tim E
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:32:36 -0600
  ...I am more interested in function rather than fashion, and don't need locks. I saw some metal racks on a Vanagon in a...
• Re: Complete lock set $75
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:23:35 -0800
  ...Could be a deal for > > someone with non-matching or faulty locks. > > > > Here's the link: > > > > http://www.wolfsport.com/joe/joe.htm#vanlock...
• 89 Syncro Westy For Sale - Rust Free CA Van
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 08:32:16 -0700
  ...Power windows, mirrors, locks, cruise control, 14" alloy wheels. Also has aftermarket Stebro exhaust. This van runs very strong, ,,,,better than usual, probably due...
• Re: Rear Hatch Power Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:48:11 -0500
  ...The back door should now be in sync with the rest of the locks. Hope this helps. Jim On Sep 29, 2004, at 2...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:56:55 -0500
  ...Sir, > > Do you happen to remember the days before steering wheel locks and fuel > injection when you could scare the livin' sheet out of...
• Re: front brake hoses too short?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:09:29 -0400
  ...hoses are too tight when the steering wheel is at its > locks. Pictures here (first is with wheels straight; second is with > steering wheel...
• Re: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:14:12 -0600
  ...Most of the sticking locks we encounter are loaded with graphite, which combines with the heavy grease VW used and turns to cement. Steve
• preventing theft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 15:22:40 +0000
  ...But how to best deter the small time hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? Alarms, hidden cutoff switches, steering wheel locks, or just "fuggedaboudit...
• Re: vacuum gauge installation.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:11:44 -0700
  ...pull out the green vac line they use for the door locks. Each car gets you 2x 4' lengths and rubber hose to connect...
• '91 Carat FS $8000 NJ
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 16:06:55 EST
  ...It has power windows, locks, steering, mirrors. Autotranny. Cruise control. Dual a/c. Two rear facing theater seats, a table and rear seat/bed...
• Re: Oil & cyl temp guage install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:20:03 -0400
  ...I used this for retrofitting power door locks in my Van. Cheers, <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director of Catalog Design Open Market...
• FS: 1985 Quantum GL Turbodiesel [little Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 15:55:38 -0800
  ...Grey metallic, originally from Virginia but in California now, rebuilt TD with probably 20,000 on it; power windows, door locks, radio am/fm...
• Weird POWERLOCK Problem
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Balson
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:25:46 -0500
  I have a powerlock problem -- switched drivers and passengers locks out and still didn't fix it. here goes: driver side works great, no...
• FS: 1990 2WD Tristar Doka
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:25:00 -0700
  ...No a.c., p.s., windows, locks. Has burl interior, special Tristar headliner, seats, etc. I believe he's looking for ~$13,000. This...
• Electrical Gremlins (all in one post)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:03:57 -0500
  ...Door Locks: Door locks work on all doors except the passanger side. It cannot lock manually or by the key as a result. 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...
• Instrument cluster lighting
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:58:34 -0400
  ...There is a small piece of metal in the white plastic housing that the bulb socket locks into. Those two little metal parts are...
• Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 11:23:06 -0400
  ...to match my ignition key? I am many miles from a locksmith, so would like to do this at home if possible, but I...
• Re: news clipping service reports this issue as ... Forestry Service Camping Fees ... Will appeal to those who hear banjo music when gov identifies self as here to help
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:40:49 -0700
  ...Pensionerd who rattles his cane often loudly and long on the government fence regarding the rocks and locks BS keeping the public from the...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 95 12:58:12 EDT
  ...I use it on all linkages (gear > shift front and rear) and door locks as well as the upper sliding part of > the door...
• For Sale '91 GL Dual Sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - J Rudolph
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 09:16:44 -0700
  ...No Air, Just power locks and the regular GL stuff plus a european "Sekurit" O.E.M. popup sunroof puchased from a German VW...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:21:55 -0400
  ...http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/ac1.jpg (Credit should go to listmember and locksmith extraordinaire Steve Sandlin) -Karl Karl & Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA...
• Re: key code
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:20:09 -0600
  The key code is on all exterior locks on the Vanagon, except gas cap. The easiest place to locat the code is the passenger...
• 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:45:09 -0500
  ...wind noise.......The power windows, power mirrors ( white), and power door locks are awesome.......The next thing would be some white factory alloys and...
• Power doorlocks again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:54:16 +0000
  ...I have rewired the drivers door locks previously when it was discovered that the wires had fatugued and broken (common problem). However all was...
• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:15:07 -0400
  ...87 Central Locks > > > Hello all, > > I am a recent owner of a 1987 GL Wolfsburg ed. Initially, the passenger > door lock actuator was blown...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:02:20 -0700
  Thanks. I'll check that wiring. I could've worded my initial post better. The key won't turn the passenger side door lock...
• Worth of my 88?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:01:21 -0700
  ...Power windows and locks. Manual transmission that shifts smooth. Cruise control. Bilstein Shocks with good tires. Interior is almost perfect. Living in Corvallis Oregon...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:57:38 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: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:16 +0100
  Matthew Pollard wrote: > > take two 13mm wrenches (box or open), channel locks or the sort, and a big > flat blade screwdriver and shimmy yourself...
• Re: Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:49 +1200
  >Does anyone know how much power lock motors cost. Does anyone remember Ken >having a kit that contained 4 new motors and a keyless...
• Re: Never again, was: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 08:43:52 -0700
  ...The local locksmiths want $3 > per copy. IIRC HD only wanted $87 each. > > BenT > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:20:28 +0000
  ...screams junk it has to be the >speedometer. > > > > Engine? Trans? Switchgear? Locks? VC? > > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months...
• Re: Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:15:53 -0700
  ...This kept the locks energized even after they were >down. The lock that won't lift up has a melted down actuator. It will...
• sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 1 May 2008 13:30:26 -0700
  ...Jumpseats, side table, electric windows, power door locks, mirrors, etc., all burned up. Front grills look ok as does the front bumper. I managed...
• Re: Digital Bently, Scanning for PDF
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:10:46 -0800
  ...CD-ROM, albeit, at a price. > > Not just a price, it "locks" to the comouter you install it on so you > can only have...
• Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:26:38 +0000
  ...Even the official VW manual on locks and keys says all 2 wheel drive use a separate key. It seems that even the factory...
• Drivers Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:15:25 -0400
  ...River Westies Campout in Vermont, I finally took it to a locksmith, who couldn't open it either! He thinks that the mechanism inside...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:27:37 -0400
  ...the rear hatch lock, but I've disassembled the front door locks and cleaned them, and they were as good as new. On Jun...
• bus for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jan 95 17:48:31 CST
  ...with about 89,000 miles, good tires (he says), power windows/locks/mirrors, and just 500 miles ago had the head gaskets replaced (local...
• 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...
• 75 ail cooled bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 19:28:31 EDT
  ...still has original plastic vw spare tire cover, what appears to be an originalroof rack that locks down on the rain gutter( painted hot...
• Platinum Cat mounting thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 17:13:29 -0700
  ...the door was closed (like the electrical connectors for the power locks) and release when the door opened? Or any other ideas that could...