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Re: Power Locks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 00:10:07 PDT
BTW if you get an alarm like alpine... you'll have a keyless entry... and any installer will usually be able add power to...
Re: Sliding Door Latch
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 13:30:32 +1200
...I installed another potmetal handle and swapped the locks over... worked fine, but eventually something came loose and the lock fell out! This was...
Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
Historical mailing list - jbange
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:32:03 -0800
...My boss uses it on safe locks. It's a non-petroleum, tasteless, odorless, essentially inert lube about the consistency and color of vaseline...
Re: FS: 1990 2WD Tristar Doka
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:47:20 EDT
...No a.c., p.s., > windows, locks. Has burl interior, special Tristar headliner, seats, etc. > > I believe he's looking for ~$13,000. > > This...
Re: sliding door handle key lock cylinder - swithing one over to a new handle.,
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:25:48 +1300
...turbovans > ( cleaning old stuff out of my inbox ) Any halfway-decent locksmith can check the lock tumblers out and make a key for it...
Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:37:26 -0500
Last week Larry A. wrote the following regarding operation of the rear hatch power lock: "There is a little spring loaded pin that slides...
Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 2 May 2011 13:50:37 -0700
...I simply > wanted the remote locks and actuators, so I opted not to add the horn, but I > did install the flashing blue light...
FS: 87 Vanagon GL $5,500
Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
Wed, 12 Mar 1997 12:40:10 -0500
...Grey-blue metalic paint 110k AC Power locks Power and heated mirrows New Parts: Clutch master and slave cylinder rebuilt Brakes, Turned front rotors...
Re: locked in 4th gear
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 08:40:43 -0500
...three months, now every time I go thru the gears it locks in 4th. If I stop, shut off the engine and rock it...
Re: adding modern safety to the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:19:52 -0500
...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: remote/keyless entry
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:17:02 -0400
...actuator, I have no idea whether you could tap into the switch that > must be in there to trigger the other locks. > > Keith O >
Re: Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Replacement
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:56:46 +0200
...First thing to do when dealing with cylinder locks is always to insert the key. Else you will be amazed just how fast all...
Re: Key questions answered
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:24:39 -0700
...my hypothesis that if the key-ways were the same, the locks could be re-keyed to a single key. > > I just went out...
Re: MSRP for an 87 Vanagon Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Nitaino
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:37:04 -0400
...1987 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg 4 speed manual power locks heated power mirrors a/c alloys weekender package no cruise control no stereo no power...
Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:56:48 -0500
...The bare rack with locks & installation was around $300.00 from www.sportsrack.com I can give you specific part numbers and names if...
Re: Door Locks keep recycling
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 06:42:42 EST
In a message dated 1/3/2003 11:10:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Any suggestions of where I...
General tool (brand name vs quality vs price) question. (NVC)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 13:26:30 -0400
...On the other hand, I've gotten plenty of Channel locks (cutters, pliers, slip-joint, etc.) and while my dad swore by them, I...
Re: Therein, lies a tale.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:44:11 -0500
...snow day. > > Yours, > David Ok, you had a problem with the locks, involving a fuse. But, why would you need to open the hatch...
Adjusting Diesel timing
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Nov 94 18:09:04 EDT
...just enough as to move the pump using a large channel locks start the van up. Rotate the pump slightly towards the head, which...
F.S. '88 Wolfsbrg.Ed. Vanagon 63k mi.
Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
11 Dec 96 17:41:48 EST
...Power door locks, pwr mirrors, It comes with a custom rear console (removeable) that has a color TV, and VCR in it and was...
FS '91 Carat, '84 GL Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Sun, 21 Jun 1998 08:05:51 EDT
...turns into bed, rear facing seats, A/C, powersteering, power door locks, power windows, power heated mirrors, cruise control, and captain's chairs in...
price of 91 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:40:16 EST
...It would be worth it. > > > > Cold AC / Smooth Automatic / Power locks / power windows / power mirrors / > > > jump seats (which I lust for one). $8,900...
inop rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:03:29 -0600
...I locked the doors (its got the electric locks) went into the store, when I unlocked the doors later, the back hatch wouldn't...
Re: What to do with a stripped drain plug?
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:36:02 -0700
...The paper deforms to a good seal and locks the plug so it doesn't have to be tightened very much. If I had...
Re: Door Lock Problem
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:24:30 -0500
...It has been my experience that many times the right side locks are corroded fairly heavily in vehicles in the snow belt. I assume...
TRACTION ABUSE re.fr.difflock etc
Historical mailing list - Andreas
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 18:58:49 +0100
...Picture this scene, Im driving uphill on a mountain rd covered in ice, managing just about OK no diff locks, slipping a little but...
Wanted: Water tank key
Historical mailing list - Jose Romeo Vela
Mon, 1 May 2000 14:38:47 -0700
...1- Is the key the same in all tanks? 2- if so can a locksmith make a copy? 3- is there some one out...
Re: Help!!!!Key WON"T WORK
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 21:22:23 -0800
...You can also spray some WD-40 or other light oil in there, Don't use Graphite because unlike door locks, this one carries...
Re: It Begins!!!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:21:09 -0700
...There is a tiny metal tab that locks each pin in it's hole in the connector body. Push the tab flat and pull...
Lock won't turn
Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:26:21 -0700
since we have been on the topic of door locks, this might be a good time to bring up a problem I have been...
Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:26:15 -0700
...It was a sad day when they started making us use the cable locks on the HMMWV's, 'cause then we couldn't send...
Re: New Sprinter Westfalia - Sorry but I did it!
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 02:02:05 -0400
...plus, take them on a europe vacation and get 4wd installed - with a complete set of lower gears and diff locks...... flo On 6...
central door lock issues
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:08:34 EST
...One other issue I am battling is the mechanism that links the actuator to the tab on the latch that activates the locks. The...
Re: 88 Vanagon For Sale
Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:36:35 -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: Success for some small projects!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:44:20 -0700
...Both of those locks worked, and the handles were not nearly as weathered. The swap was SO easy. I am so happy that this...
Re: rad fan with hose fittings?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:20:07 -0400
...In one of the few cases of VW, not customizing wiring harnesses, all Syncros have the connectors for the differential locks, front and rear...
Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:38:05 EST
...We have had problems with electric door locks for a while. Please help!!! >> It sounda like you may have a partial short from the...
Re: Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 15:40:28 -0800
...When the hatch is raised the pipe slide on to the inner part of the strut and automatically locks in to place. It doesn...
Front diff lock light not blinking
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 02:32:46 +0200
...This is to warn the driver that the knob is pulled, 'cause when the lock locks, the steering dies, the steering cannot be turned...
Re: loose sliding window locks
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Thu, 10 Feb 2000 21:15:15 -0500
At 5:44 PM -0800 2/10/2000, byard wrote: >I give up...I can't figure out how to tighten the lock/handles...
Re: Details, details
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:55:31 -0400
...You must remove the guts, for the powdercoating process will melt some of that samll stuff, and get inot the locks and make them...
Re: '87 TDI?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 29 May 2000 21:03:39 -0400
...I also have a bunch of Jetta interior parts locks >and everything encluding a set of grey seats, ALL included in the package.. Buyer...
Re: Electric Locks clicking and clicking and clicking
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 09:33:05 -0500
The motor has a couple of contacts built into it, and what is happening here is the shut off contact is fryed, allowing the...
Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:31:28 -0700
...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: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:55:58 -0800
...having power windows could deter this, but what if he can reach and pull up the lock with something...power locks could deter this...
Re: Looking for info on the Michigan Upper Peninsula
Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 16:04:48 -0400
...was the Soo locks. They were pretty interesting, just don't try to take a picture! :-) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Instrument Pod Parts Needed
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 5 Jan 2005 16:02:43 -0700
...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: Sliding Window Latch
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:20:49 -0800
...There is a problem with the way it locks(or does not) and I want to work with it a bit. I think there...
Re: Key for '82 water fill lock?
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:54:58 -0600
...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: a/c and idle
Historical mailing list - rsf
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:24:56 -0500
...A/C is on Steering is against the locks one direction or the other (power steering) Cold Engine Start Regards. John Rodgers 88 GL...
Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:28:47 -0500
...It'll just look >> like >> it locks. >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> > > what mike said. :<) thats the way i do it too. > i can open the vanagon gas...
Re: Lost Keys
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:03:50 -0500
...If you work with Steve Sandlin (Steve's Lockshop) he can help you get back to only needing one key for the doors and...
sliding door lock problem--early = '81
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:09:34 -0700
...new one will fix it? Thanks for any experience with these locks or this problem. Of course there are duct tape and bungees.... Richard
Curious case of no headlights-wipers-blower motors
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:27:06 -0800
...the low draw items worked ~ horn, interior lights, running lights, door locks and pwr windows. � I was wondering what say the masses on this...
Ignition key sticks
Historical mailing list - Rob McGee
Sat, 28 Sep 1996 10:12:53 -0600
...Do locksmiths deal with auto ignition problems? Any and all other suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Rob rmcgee@trib.com
FS: beautiful '86GL
Historical mailing list - "Small, Eric (Y2K).SDWARREN/SOPORTLAND/EricS at M ERICS - SDWCMAIL"
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:01:06 EST
...A/C, power remote locks, Power/heated mirrors, 15"Route OZ wheels(custom painted to match body color), recent Dunlop 225/60 15 tires...
Re: Selling my '90 Syncro Westy, need estimate on value./FRIDAY
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Fri, 7 May 1999 16:28:29 -0400
...90k miles (odometer was > replaced before I bought it) A/C, power windows, power locks, all reciepts, > serviced regularlly. One small dent above driver...
Re: List status - from spare vanagon admin
Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 14:40:32 -0700
...86 Vanagon GL > Folks, > > Occasionally Gerry locks up and will not distribute messages until it is > rebooted. When this happens, we fall back on...
Re: New Milestone in the Turbo 3A Project
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 16:37:03 -0500
...under 40 nubile maidens running their hands through my > unimpressive silvery locks rapturously following my every word on my > soliloquy on the rate limiting...
Re: Hatch Lock Extensions Now Available for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Sat, 22 Sep 2001 17:30:18 EDT
...The extension works just like your existing latch and it locks and unlocks and opens just like your hatch does now. You slip the...