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• Re: [Syncro] stretch Syncro/Vanagon lives!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 10:43:14 -0800
  ...It even fits Syncros > with differential locks! I have tried the stock Vanagon starters with a > Diesel - just not enough poop to turn the...
• Re: Dashboard Tray
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 08:30:29 -0800
  ...their names and sure have most of the GL > options (power locks, windows mirrors, etc.); did THEY have the silly > stamped dash tray? > > John...
• Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - jpbeauch
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:48:20 -0400
  ...to remove the lock and have it reconfigure by a local locksmith but I won't do it if it need to be replaced...
• Re: That pesky rear hatch lock!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:01:51 -0800
  ...PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > What's its secret? Sometimes it locks when I lock the front door, and > other > times it doesn't...
• Fwd: Driver's Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 23:05:40 -0400
  ...None of these will open the door presently which is why the locksmith says that the latch is broken inside & must be removed to...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:13:16 -0700
  ...That's the only number I see > except for the handle part number. > > Locksmith says that 4 digit number is not enough. Should have...
• Re: door latch problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:48:39 -0700
  ...I'm guessing we're talking about a front passenger's door with manual locks. I have never seen one of those latches mess...
• by the way Joel, change the stats
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 01:15:06 -0400
  ...of an '87 Westy Multivan wolfsburg edition.....power mirrors, windows, door locks, and other strange amenities. I'm currently residing in Durham, so I...
• 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 07:43:08 -0800
  ...WV2MC0709PH039682 *127,000 miles *automatic, 5-cylinder Audi engine *power windows/locks/brakes *cruise control *full size spare *am/fm cassette w/6-stack...
• Re: what year?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 12 May 2002 20:24:27 -0700
  ...A/C, power locks/windows/mirrors. Most expensive option. Tom Had '67, '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup
• Re: Seat Belt Retractors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:19:59 EST
  ...take the belt and yank it really fast..if it locks up, then its functioning fine. taking the seatbelt and manually helping it back...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:24 -0400
  ...We switched to mild steel exhaust header to downpipe nuts, and we use nord-locks for locking as they are the best solution for...
• Re: key codes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:03:14 -0700
  ...take that and the door handle in to a reputable local locksmith that does automotive keys. If they know what they're doing you...
• Re: 1987 GL question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 09:49:20 EDT
  ...AC works, power locks do not. Cloth seats, pretty good shape. >> Gee, if it's mine, then it's worth $15,000,000.99...
• FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 96 13:28:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Grey velour interior - black dash 4-speed manual plus low gear Five-spoke Alloy Wheels Weekender package (but not pop top) Power package/locks...
• FS:'91 Westfalia Multivan (White)(N.CA area)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 10:03:49 -0700
  ...seems more powerful than most Vanagons) Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Power Locks, Cruise Control Grey Interior Captains Chairs Grey Carat Style Lower Body Mouldings...
• Re: Power Door Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:43:52 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Tom Forhan wrote: >My driver's side door locks automatically as soon as >it is closed, from inside...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 09:31:16 EST
  ...The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should be able to cut the key. Most VW dealers in my...
• Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:07:39 -0500
  Felder Industries acquired a stash of OEM tabs sometime back. I will be traveling, as of tomorrow, for a week in my Westy. When...
• Re: Finally got a westy!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 22:53:29 -0500
  ...I are the happy owners of a 1990 Westy: > white, power locks, windows, mirrors, cruise, air, automatic > very nice interior, fridge, stove > perfect canvas...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:25:16 -0500
  de-icer for the door locks unless you are OK with not locking your doors or looking silly pouring hot water over the lock...
• What's it worth??
  Historical mailing list - Jasi Brar
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:31:41 -0400
  ...Power locks are presently not working, the drivers side actuator needs to be replaced. Michelin Agilis 61 tires, installed in 2001, lots and lots...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 21:16:34 EDT
  ...the lock up over the slots in the track that it locks into.. then simply slide the window back, reach in and lift the...
• FS: Vanagon power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 13:00:15 -0500
  ...The harnesses have connectors for power door locks, and possibly for the power windows too, I'm not sure. There are minor scratches and...
• Therein, lies a tale.
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:07:53 -0500
  ...BTW, my Westy has the power locks, and just recently started having the self locking symptom. I haven't taken the effort in this...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:15:35 -0700
  Tom, the kit is almost a plug n' play for vans already equipped with factory power locks, though it comes with brackets and adapters...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:41:53 -0700
  ...Moving the window (or activating the power door locks) is also dependent on not having the Vehicle battery disconnected or switched off...you have...
• Re: Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:38:27 -0700
  ...Even the official VW manual on locks and keys says all 2 wheel drive use a separate key. It seems that even the factory...
• FS: 1991 Westfalia (I hate to) :-(
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 14:28:30 -0000
  ...Automatic Transmission Power Door Locks Cruise Control w/ resume Five Spoke Alloy Wheels Power Windows AC that WORKS Tires: Michelin MXT(vanagon tire) with...
• 91 Vanagon Carat FS
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 13:42:17 -0600
  ...Carat model includes power windows/locks, air conditioning, radio, cruise control, alloy wheels (incl. spare), folding table, rear heat. 2nd row of individual seats...
• 91 Vanagon Carat FS
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 08:18:38 -0600
  ...Carat model includes power windows/locks, air conditioning, radio, cruise control, alloy wheels (incl. spare), folding table, rear heat. 2nd row of individual seats...
• Oil leak at head cover
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 23:24:15 -0400
  ...a swing bar that pushes down hard on the cover and locks it into place(??) So my question is... Should I just replace the...
• Power Door Lock Actuators, Attributes
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 6 Feb 2016 11:30:43 -0800
  ...Working correctly, any one manually operated, un/locks the others electrically. Observations: My DS actuator seems to have recently become a slave to the...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:55:49 -0700
  ...recommendations for installing > remote/keyless entry into a vanagon with power locks (91 Carat)? I read a > positive review of this product http://www...
• svx carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:59:02 -0700
  ...power locks/mirrors Porsche master cyclinder Porsche leather, power, heated seats up front a Eric Didier sliding door hinge extension 16" BBS wheels ( just...
• Re: need power mirror help
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:11:41 -0400
  ...use a flat screwdriver to rotate the tab, which rotates the ring, which locks the unit together. Cheers, MJS At 12:58 PM 4...
• Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 14:14:52 -0600
  FWIW I've have a Yakima ($700 + with 5 lockjaw mounts, high-rise towers, locks, fairing etc.) and a Paulchen (old style) ($60 from...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:01:39 -0500
  ...wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large >>channel locks, Bentley, Hoses, wire and VOM. And the most useful tool- >>AAA Card...
• 1988 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 15:09:43 -0500
  ...to replace seals last summer Exaust in good condition AT Power locks heated side mirrors Alloy VW rims Dark Tinted windows Fiberglass wrap around...
• more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:21:27 EDT
  ...OEM vanagon foglite switches, turn sig assys, fan switches, etc -ignition locks w/ keys, doorlocks w/ keys -gloveboxes, front door pockets, shift boots, e...
• Wheels, nuts/bolts, etc.
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 16 May 2002 14:02:27 -0700
  ...Any suggestions for a temporary means of doing this that won't cost a limb? Thanks, Dave PS, Anybody come up with wheel locks...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 23:42:02 -0800
  ...My experience may have been more difficult than some due to the donor harnesses coming from a van with power mirrors, locks, and windows...
• Re: Parting Out Low Mileage 91 Syncro - with location
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 07:40:44 -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: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:46:38 -0800
  ...Is this due to a need for lubrication, and if so, what lubricant do I use? I have had locksmiths tell me not to...
• Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:54:28 -0700
  ...Should one not be able to tell IMMEDIATELY >if the front VC locks up just by seeing of the front tires 'scrub' in a...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
  ...Loctite® Purple Threadlocker 222 Low strength up to 1⁄4" (6 mm) screws Carburetors, relay locks, headlamps, throttle body assembly, choke assembly and fuel...
• Re: Headlight adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Jun 2017 05:17:33 -0400
  ...The part that goes in the frame twist locks in place the part that gores in the lens snaps in place, it’s the...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 08:46:27 -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...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:15:11 -0800
  Jim, i have some lock info here http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/ door locks, but might be useful in your...
• Re: Lock box for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 19:45:23 -0500
  Steve Sandlin wrote: > > As a locksmith and Vanagon owner, I, too, had the same problem. I put a cam > lock in the spare battery...
• Re: key for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 19:36:06 -0700
  ...I believe that it is Steve w/ Steves locks (not correct, but close), I can get it tonight when I get home. He is...
• Re: Breaking into a vanagon? How do you lock the keys in?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:14:27 -0400
  ...When he goes fishing in the woods he deliberately locks his keys in the car and lets himself back in with the keypad afterwards...
• Re: door that magically opens
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:11:39 -0700
  ...off > last summer doing an adjustment on the little stay that locks it in the > open position. > Don > > There is a latching point on...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:06:22 -0800
  ...I know how to do the other locks, but not the ignition. I > will check out the Bentley. Will have to remove all the...
• Re: Found an old key...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:03:45 -1000
  ...of vanagons etc. >> >> I've not had any problem getting a locksmith to make a copy of a vanagon key eithe, though I don...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  7/13/95 12:44 PM
  ...turtle, what else could you call a diesel westy), the > little knob on the inside that locks the sliding door does not stay in...
• Early ('57-58?) Single Cab Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 15:11:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I found one, it locks, has a lock, is in good shape, but its gonna be like pullin' freakin teeth to get him to...
• 91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steven L. Johnson
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 14:33:57 -0900
  ...I understand that the 91 Syncro Westys came loaded, is that accurate? Power windows, locks, mirrors, etc. as well as air. 5. How well...
• Re: Follow-up Oil Plug timesert prob.
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:27:27 -0600
  ...The insert locks in place by the last couple of threads and if your insert is too long, it will not lock. Make sure...
• Re: Weekender vs. Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:39:13 EDT
  ...missing) you must pull this latch to disengage the seatback release locks from the side pins that hold it in place, then lift up...