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• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:27:18 -0600
  ...If the wire or the switch is bad, > >the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because > >the vacuum pump still...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 13:15:42 -0700
  ...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: Rubber head key with VW logo, was- Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:53:13 -0700
  ...As you mentioned, some locksmiths have aftermarket ones w/o logos. Few have them. Last one I got was $4.95 inclduing cutting the...
• Sink drain pan parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:38:55 EDT
  ...I need the two hinges and two springed ball locks for the US only sink stove top drain tray. I have a drain tray...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
  ...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: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...here is what i have done > twice... > take two 13mm wrenches (box or open), channel locks or the sort, and a big > flat blade...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:25:08 -0700
  ...Bear knife. > Huh? waddya say, Loren, speak up! > Pensionerd. (got locks, got sounds) > Bear Knife or Bare Knife? You're not referring to my...
• Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 09:30:45 -0500 (CDT)
  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: Vanagon parking misfourtunes and a Syncro question...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 01:21:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I don't think the rear differential locks were standard until '89 or '90. Until then they were optional. Yes. It is possible to...
• FS 87 SyncroGL
  Historical mailing list - DEREKWH125
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 12:42:04 EST
  ...The A/C works great Power door locks and heated/power mirrors 12 disc CD changer with amp and two additional speakers (6 speakers...
• 88 Wolfsburg For Sale - $3000
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 20:11:01 EST
  ...1988 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg -Rebuilt Automatic Transmission -Power Windows -Power Door Locks -Power Mirrors -Dark Red Metallic/Silver Metallic Exterior (with fiberglass bumper covers...
• Re: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 22:09:35 -0500
  ...There are some internal losses, so nowadays a lot of cars have a clutch which locks up the torque converter when the car exceeds...
• Re: Lock box for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:54:46 -0800
  ...on 2/28/00 4:27 PM, Steve Sandlin at ssandlin@LCC.NET wrote: > As a locksmith and Vanagon owner, I, too, had the...
• 83.5 no shift?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 20:10:59 -0700
  ...Suddenly locks into gear. First, reverse, third. second and fourth won't engage. If I mess w/ it for a bit, I can get...
• FS '90 syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 26 May 2004 09:01:47 -0400
  ...Power door locks. Manual windows, Cold A/C, stereo tape. Power mirrors. Metallic Burgundy color. Brand new 2ft x 1ft glass sunroof in poptop...
• FS: 91 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:22:47 -0400
  ...A/C, Power steering windows locks. Cruise control. Regular oil changes with Mobile 1 15w-50. It has alloy wheels and two jump seats...
• Re: Westy Fuse Confusion
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:00:31 -0400
  ...When I turn the key, the startup "tune" > plays, > and the windshield wipers start, but it doesn't crank. > > The power locks and lights...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 08:47:16 -0500
  ...Thanks Mom !?! :o) >This squeezes the clip locks, >& Ta Da, out they pop. >They are very brittle though, >& you may well break a few...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:32:15 -0800
  ...anyblah, I > can pop in on the locksmith for a price check. want to guess > a 20 all in ... > > > > --- On Mon, 12/5/11...
• Stereo and door panel removal ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 17:48:30 -0500
  ...How does one go about getting the door panels off without breaking anything? The Westy has power windows, locks (not affected by this, I...
• Re: syncro vs. vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 16:03:27 -0800
  ...I haven't seen or driven one in terrain, they do have big wheels, but they don't have any diff locks, and the...
• FS: mint condition vanagon carat/wolfsburg rare 4spd
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:28:34 EST
  ...ground effects/fiberglass body moulding/bumpers, front chin spoiler, power door locks, a/c, 5 carat alloy wheels (rare 2 tone grey and silver...
• fyi ... 1980-1981 passenger door locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 May 2004 20:57:17 -0500
  someone asking about a 1980 bus made me remember something that happened on my old 80 bus, way back when ... - 1980 had a problem...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 17:27:13 -0400
  ...fire department gear, rucksack with ski gear and three new cable locks. I had my dog just over the bank at the river... They...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 19:20:53 -0800
  ...Drivers Side Door Lock Modification Have you ever locked yourself out of a car? Breaking into your own vehicle or hiring a locksmith is...
• CHEAP!!: [wetwesties] SYNCRO for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 15:21:12 -0800
  ...The van is not a westy and it >is blue with light blue interior and it has power door locks and an alarm >that...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 7 May 2000 20:54:47 -0700
  ...All 86 and newer Vanagons and Syncros came with a common key for all locks but the glove box. This includes the gas cap...
• FS: the rest of the '87
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:29:36 -0400
  ...All power door locks work well. No engine, no CVs. Radiator present, long cooling tubes gone. Body parts will be availble in late August...
• Re: Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 03:05:29 -0700
  ...Please note that engine damage can result occur even if THERE STILL IS pressure in the system due to air locks in the heads...
• Re: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 21:05:28 -0500
  ...anyone had this happen > before? any ideas? van has power locks but i dont think that makes a > difference. any help appreciated... > > chris >
• Transporter Singlecab FS !
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 22:04:25 -0400
  ...well done, he also added later doors with power windows and locks. Should be an easy to finish project, however I don't have...
• 1987 syncro westy fs
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:46:07 -0600
  ...Power windows, Power door locks, Power mirrors No air conditioning or cruise control, I thinks those are the only options missing. Differential lock Paulchen...
• Re: water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:43:55 -0400
  ...to think that if someone hates me enough to try to poison my water, I need to change my life, not my locks... -- Miguel
• sliding door knob
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:19:04 -0700
  ...A tiny spring >> breaks >> and then the little black knob won't stay up and the door locks itself >> every time you close it...
• Re: My brain is shrinking -- water tank drain cap?
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Fri, 20 May 2005 16:09:08 -0700
  yeah, a bilge plug - it's almost to your description, but it's not quite a wingnut, but a single lever that locks the...
• Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:57:08 -0400
  ...The 1/4" bent steel > pin locks it in place in seconds. > > Karl >
• Re: loud transmission clanging in reverse?????
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 10:15:26 -0600
  ...It is > certainly possible that yours locks faster in reverse than in forward > rotation. > Check the front diff oil level, and possibly change the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Feb 2000
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 07:40:44 -0500
  ...Need a key made? Forget about any hardware store, locksmith, etc... Only place I found was the dealer, $20 per key. Starter relay, FLAPS...
• Re: Water filler lock and key for an '84
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 12:29:08 -0800
  ...the nut retaining the lockbar, took the filler lock to a locksmith who charged $5 for a key and $1.5 for each copy...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +1200
  ...DON"Y use it on locks, as it's a high-pressure grease suspended in thin penetrating solvent which penetrates cracks, carrying the dissolved...
• 1990 Vanagon Weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:04:47 -0700
  ...power windows, power steering, cruise control, am fm stereo, electric door locks, ready to go camping, clear title, unit is a 1900 that was...
• Parting Out Low Mileage 91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:52:27 -0700
  ...91 Syncro 80k miles Entire AWD system works Locking rear differential Rear facing seats Power windows Power locks Power windows Steel bumpers - not fiberglass...
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:47:16 -0400
  I got two steel keys (magnet works on them) cut by a local locksmith for $5.00 for both ($2.50 each). No rubber...
• Vanagon door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:25:32 -0700
  ...I personally prefer light oil or WD40 for cleaning locks as opposed to killer parts cleaners, since I *don't* intend to disassemble and...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:39:57 -0700
  ...time you went anywhere, I looked to avoid power windows, power locks, power AC, auto trannies, etc etc. I can easily reach across the...
• Wing window removal?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:24:09 -0400
  ...Bently is vague, seems to indicate that the window must be pulled out down through the hole near the locks. It just doesnt seem...
• Door wiring on '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Sun, 2 May 2010 13:28:10 -0600
  ...This unit replaced the original unit and when installed he had used speaker wire for the wiring to the locks in the two front...
• Magnetic Vanagon Window Screens
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 17:59:10 -0500
  ...Safety strap locks screen when door is closed to prevent theft. Stores easily. The part number is 12BP2743R Their phone number is (312) 431...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 11:46:09 -0500
  ...As they get older, the locks have a tendency to lock themselves > everytime you close your door and will not stay unlocked. Clips no...
• Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:01:19 -0700
  ...I'm willing to forego a spiritual connection with my vehicle in order to have air-conditioning, heat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors...
• Re: Just picked up a 79 westy... no keys..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:57:40 -0500
  ...Check all of the door locks; each handle comes off in about one minute with the removal of 1-2 screws. Get a key...
• Beyond Midnight Auto parts WAS Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:45:40 -0700
  I am told that in parts of Hawaii if a vehicle is left unattended for long it will be stripped. I am also told...
• Re: Good Vendor Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:25:27 -0700
  ...Good guy to deal with for Locks and reasonable prices! Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-327-4936...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:18:16 -0500
  <<Esteemed Sir, Do you happen to remember the days before steering wheel locks and fuel injection when you could scare the livin' sheet out...
• orphan wire behind fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:10:42 -0700
  ...The van is '88 Westy, with AT, power mirrors, power door locks, power windows and cruise control. I have a Bentley, but my mind...
• Key Code Lock Code removing handles removing locks (for the archives...)
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:48:48 -0400
  This message is for the archives, and covers key or lock codes and removal of all exterior locks and handles. It has been written...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:26:36 -0700
  ...the only number I see except for the handle part number. Locksmith says that 4 digit number is not enough. Should have at least...
• Re: Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 10:12:28 -0800
  ...Vanagons with power locks also have vacuum canisters, I believe. Could not these sources of vacuum be used to regulate the cruise control? Larry...
• FS:'87 Syncro GL-Utah
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 19:51:05 -0600
  ...Also has power locks and mirrors, needing help, and A/C, needing charged. Bumpers are straight and have all the black pieces. Tires (correct...
• 16" for sale!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:37:08 +0100
  ...Maybe this would interest one of you? It's a home built camper, 90.000 kms, front and rear diff locks, a winch built...