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• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:45:44 -0400
  ...I had Steve Sandlin (Steve's Lockshop) "Code" cut a new key which restored proper operation to all my locks. http://www.steveslockshop.com...
• RE: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 12:39:51 -0800
  Hello, A friend of mine also has the 87 Wolfsburg van with power door locks and he removed the driver side lock motor because...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:55:59 -0500
  ...questions about electric locks >There are a few things that generally go bonkers with the electro-locks. In >your situation, my first guess is...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:12:40 -0800
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo or > Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure chest door > locks to operate the locks...
• Re: Door Locks keep recycling
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 12:06:04 -0700
  ...It talks to all the locks, if one lock lags behind just a little then the locks relock themselves. Another way to solve the...
• Re: FS: All manner of Vanagon/Westfalia key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:25 -0700
  ...Most pseudo locksmiths decline to 'cut' steel keys as it munges up their cutting device. Steve-the-vanagon-locksmith fellow can punch the keys...
• Cruse control, electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:54:13 -0800
  ...Has anyone added on cruse control &/or electric door locks to their Vanagon? Is it already wired for these options? TIA Greg 86 Westy...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:49:56 -0700
  Never have favored electrical locks. I have had a probably irrational fear of getting caught in flood waters and not being able to get...
• power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 08:59:18 -0800
  ...pushed down from the inside) with all the doors closed, the locks engage and then release, as if one of the doors is open...
• Keyless locks
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:37:31 -0800
  ...Is this a reasonably straightforward job on a Westy that has power door locks? Is there any reason why I shouldn't go for...
• Re: Is there a way to open hatch.....?
  Historical mailing list - Lew Sutphin
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 23:36:13 +0000
  ...Sometimes the power locks and the hatch locks get out of sync. Hope it works. Lew
• Re: door lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:00:49 -0600
  As a Volkswagen locksmith and list vendor, I would recommend cutting to code a new key. With the code number from the handle, a...
• Re: Electric Lock Disconnect?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:32:51 -0500
  The locks are separately fused. Should be a 10 amp added on top of the main fuse box. Just un plug it before you...
• Gummed up lock tumblers - FIX
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:53:34 -0800
  All my locks were hard to turn with the key and then for some reason the rear hatch wouldn't lock. I fiddled with...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 08:17:12 -0700
  ...THe key > that works in the ignition doesn't work in any of the locks. Is there a > different key for the ignition and...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 08:11:22 -0500
  Derek, My '91 has power door locks. Four (4) brass, spring loaded connectors on the door (like pins). System only works when closed. If...
• Locksmith refuses to cut VW key blank!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:23:51 -0800
  I took my VW key blank to a locksmith yesterday. He held a magnet to it, and told me that he wouldn't cut...
• Re: Vanagon door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 02:19:07 -0400
  In a message Bill Abbott writes: > I personally prefer light oil or WD40 for cleaning >locks as opposed to killer parts cleaners, since I...
• Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:06:56 -0500
  I've been plagued with frozen door locks for years now. The seals are in good shape. What's the solution? (They are obviously...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Mon, 1 May 2000 12:41:56 -0700
  ...None of my locks have ever been re-keyed, so i don't know what the conclusion is. Riley Kettner 87 Westy ----- Original Message...
• Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 14:11:32 -0500
  ...Removing Sliding glass locks > > > > Stan Wilder wrote: > > > > I'm parting out an 82 Vanagon Air-cooled and have a person wanting > to buy > > the...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 04:21:43 -0400
  ...In his case, he had his locks rekeyed instead to save money. New locks are best for hose who have crummy ones to begin...
• Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:27:45 +0200
  --------snipped ------ >Does anyone know how to disable electronic door locks so the locks will only operate manually? ---------end snipped ------ When I was overhauling my...
• Re: Q: central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Fri, 28 May 1999 14:14:21 EDT
  ...locks from either front door? > I have an 89 Carat and yes, either of the two front electric locks opens the other locks (including...
• Locksmith in Grand Rapids/Lansing MI
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:58:23 -0700
  Does anybody know a locksmith in GR/Lansing area who can re-key my door locks? I have never had keys for the 2...
• RE: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 11:23:18 -0800
  Based off of your descriptions, I do have the power door locks. I removed the sliding door panel & also found the 'motor' for the...
• Re: key question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:28:03 -0600
  One key should operate all the external locks and ignition on your Vanagon. There is a different key for the glove box, and MAY...
• Two Kinds of Decouplers
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:48:14 -0700
  ...One that uses the vacuum setup that the diff locks use and one that uses an electric solenoid for syncros that lack the diff...
• automatic locks going haywire
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:41:28 -0800
  Okay, when I unlock my door in my 88 wolfsburg the locks open and close frantically. Is this an easy fix? It used to...
• RE: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 13:28:27 -0800
  ...door locks and he >removed the driver side lock motor because something went wrong with it and >caused all of the other locks to...
• Diff Locks
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:27:29 GMT
  I tried to select the diff locks on my '88 Syncro for the first time today and the warning lights would not come on...
• Re: Power Door Locks - Continuous Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 20:42:35 -0600
  ...Budd Premack 87 Wolfsburg, 86 Syncro, 84 Vanagon (son's) 73 Super, 64 Bug Minneapolis, MN Re Power Door Locks - Continuous Cycling ANSWER 2...
• FS: Sliding window locks, door handles, fuel pump, rear wiper motor, upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:31:24 -0700
  ...sliding window locks (used) - $10 door handles (used) - $8 fuel pump (used) - $45 rear wiper motor (used) - $45 upper control arm bushings (new) - $15...
• Re: Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:41:08 -0400
  Jim, my key wore out after a bunch of years and I couldn't open any locks. I took the lock off the drivers...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:26:41 +0000
  ...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin I use a spray can of silicone on all my locks, helps with freezing in cold weather as...
• Re: Locating some cabinet Locks (and... is it a good idea?)
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 19:55:51 -0500
  ...when he spots locks: > "Hmmm - must be something worth stealing inside." > For the same price as a bunch of locks you could join the...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:14:33 -0800
  ...Replacing locks and getting them to match original/old keys ANY competent locksmith can match the keys. A couple of years ago the ignition...
• FS: '91 Vanagon GL - *Still for Sale*
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:19:52 -0800
  ...Automatic, AC, Power Windows, Power Locks (Needs actuator), Remote Locks, Alarm. See Pics http://www.epicfoto.com/vanagon $2000/obo Located in Kent, WA...
• Re: Ghost in power locks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:31:13 -0400
  ...Ghost in power locks > I had this exact problem with my '88 Westy and it turned out to be a broken wire > in the...
• Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:28:27 -0700
  ...ago to find that both the driver's and sliding door locks are frozen. Key will go in but cannot turn them. Any ideas...
• Re: gummed up locks
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:03:08 -0500
  ...We first solvent clean then ultrasonic clean them to free them up. > Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith > Steve's Lock Shoppe > http://www.steveslockshop.com >
• RE: "DRY" DOOR LOCKS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:15:29 GMT
  ...I put a little 3-in-one oil on my locks, including the ignition locks, about once a year. BTW, I keyed all of...
• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:00:07 -0400
  ...If you don't have the original, have a new key cut to factory-original code by a locksmith, and after the locksmith makes...
• Re: Rekeying door locks
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 20:54:32 -0700
  The passenger door should have the code number on the inside of the handle, if it doesn't check the drivers side, the locksmith...
• $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:44:03 EST
  ...Convert the front to studs and then get acorn nuts and add a set of locks for much cheaper than VW prices. Robert
• Question about post that bed locks on to.
  Historical mailing list - steven kim
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:20:49 +0000
  Can anyone do me a favor and measure the length of the bolt that the seat back locks to on a rear bed seat...
• Adding power locks.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:41:08 -0400
  I believe a blanket statement was made; "if your van has power mirrors then the wire harness exsists for power windows and locks". Not...
• Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Reichow
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:53:15 -0800
  ...Anyway, I have a 1984 VW Vanagon GL with the manual windows and locks. Recently, I've been looking into putting in a new...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 07:36:14 -0500
  ...Power Windows/Power Locks Hey list, This is my first post so excuse it if it sucks. Anyway, I have a 1984 VW Vanagon...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:12:08 -0400
  Since all the locks can be locked-unlocked from either front door the locks are designed to avoid locking the keys inside. You have...
• Re: help: can't unlock hatch
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:32:20 -0700
  ...my power locks work on the passenger side and the sliding door, but not on the driver's side or the rear hatch. except...
• Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:57 -0700
  ...I took all my outside handles & locks to a friend-of-a-friend who's a locksmith, to re-key them to my ignition...
• re EV door lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 00:25:17 -0700
  > >My door locks have been malfunctioning. It has happened twice. Push down the >lock and all the locks would go down and then go...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Alexis Montanez
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 13:11:34 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 26 Jul 1995, Gary Clayton wrote: > > the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the key in them. They...
• Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:09:51 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend a good locksmith? I have a feeling that it does not have the original ignition lock because my other van's...
• Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 18:54:13 -0800
  ...Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 6:50 PM > I have used kroil in the past on > sticky locks, I got lucky this spring at > the...
• Unstick Lock Key Holes?
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 09:43:46 -0700
  My newly purchased '85 Westy has door locks that will work from the inside but on the outide you can't get the key...
• syncros 14'' & 16'' for sale
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 10 May 97 14:49:42 UT
  ...14'' Multivan TD 1988, ATM 88 tkm, rebuilt transmission, no diff-locks near Bochum: 14'' Caravelle 1985, 1,9l, front + rear diff-locks 108...
• Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:06:49 -0500
  I have an 87 Westy GL with power door locks, windows, and mirrors. The locks and windows have both given me problems. The lock...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 May 2000 13:39:26 -0700
  ...The PO's of your Vanagon must have at one time or another > changed the locks, (or entire handle assemblies). To become a one...