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• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 21:31:10 -0800
  ...guns then, finally, we'll be save (or more and better locks, more cops, more more more more more more), Leo Lipert San Juan...
• Rear Seat/Bed Question
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:18:39 -0700
  ...that folds into a bed? It's a 1987, no power locks/windows/no alloys. > Donna L. Stewart > Assistant to Eric G. Wallis & James...
• "Bad Dog!" ? Ummm.. No meaningful van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 May 2007 22:51:46 -0700
  ...I don't even have to bother with the locks.. Don Hanson However, he did scarf down a whole family-size "Take-N-Bake...
• Doesn't ANYONE want a free '74 Bus? - rec.autos.vw #66815
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:23:28 -0400
  ...Therefore, you would have to have a locksmith make one or something similar. Please let me know if you are still interested. I MUST...
• Re: Dead Bus Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 18:30:53 +0000
  ...Also have a full set of matching locks for a '73, no reasonable offer refused with 2 keys. Many other bits and pieces free...
• Re: syncro decoupler switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:34:23 -0700
  ...hotmail.com> wrote: > Looks the same as used on the diff locks. There should be a spacer shim > under it. I can look up...
• Electronic lock, tailgate --- had this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Janes
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 15:27:00 -0700
  Our electronic locks have functioned flawlessly for 20+ years, but now when we unlock our Eurovan (95) from the outside, using a key at...
• Re: Lost Vortex - Friday Fun
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:41:29 -0800
  ...Figuring locks were fubar'd and being the determined sort, he tried the hatch. Success! He clambered over into the driver seat then immediately...
• Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:28:31 -0500
  ...But what I didn't know was that there are metal keyed locks on some of these, and I suppose a screwdriver might not...
• 1989 Synchro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - michael osweiler
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:15:19 -0500
  ...It is the silver color and has a 4 speed manual, AC, front and back heater, power locks, power windows, am/fm cassette radio...
• '91 Carat Vanagon FS $6500
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 09:51:44 EST
  ...steering, windows, locks, mirrors (heated too)and heat in the front and rear. The van is Burgandy with silver trim and bumpers. Interior is...
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:27:16 -0800
  ...If that fails, I'll take it to the locksmith for a little professional TLC. Questions: How does one remove the rear lock cylinder...
• New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2005 20:41:29 -0500
  ...Now the door locks solidly, and it really draws down tight. I no longer have the wind noise with the seal that has always...
• Re: some big trouble with a locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 18:52:38 +0100
  Jonathan askes: >i've got a friend with '74? bug that has an aftermarket gas cap that locks..and >he has lost the keys...
• Re: need to "See the light"
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 16:22:42 -0800
  ...when the light came on the gear shifter, my automatic door locks began to work regularly on sliding door too!?!? Tonya 87 Vanagon GL...
• Seattle- 88 Wolfsburg Subaru-Legacy powered van for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:45:01 -0800
  ...Orly Blue,A/C, CD, power mirrors,d-locks,windows,cruise, Automatic. U-Haul installed trailer hitch with harness. Its a Wolfsburg, so it...
• For Sale: 1987 Wolfburg Ed Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:25:57 -0700
  ...Has power locks (all work except the passenger door). Crank windows (not power windows) Has all 5 cupholders. Now the items need fixing: It...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 01:33:52 -0600
  ...Maybe that is the case with your door locks. Al Brase Matthew C. Huntley wrote: >Hi, > I am working to get my Central Locking...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Le routard 91
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:10:45 -0400
  ...I have power locks. JP > I need help badly. I need to access the engine compartment and I cannot > unlock my rear hatch to...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:05:38 +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: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:00:27 -0800
  ...Then you can simply match the wafers to re-key any of the other locks to the same key. If you only want to...
• If you lose the gas key...
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 19:12:06 -0700
  ...Here's the whole story on Vanagon > keys, as far as I know, > and corroborated by all my locksmithing materials. > All Vanagons used 1...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:03:38 -0400
  ...Here's the whole story on Vanagon keys, as far as I know, > and corroborated by all my locksmithing materials. All Vanagons used 1...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Neil Larson
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 19:54:53 -0800
  ...and too close - very expensive A/C repairs - problems with power locks and windows - poor headlights (low beam) - electrical problems - loose hubcaps (?) - frequent fuel...
• Re: German vs. Japanese motors
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 02:21:06 +0200
  ...Now we drive a MB Vito, it has had many problems (ABS gone twice, power locks gone twice, DRLs gone once (mandatory), interior plastic...
• '87 Westie For Sale in NJ $10,500
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:34:42 EDT
  ...windows, door locks, and steering. Also has 4 speed manual transmission with relatively new clutch. Engine is a VW factory rebuild with about 50...
• Free A/C
  Historical mailing list - Arlen
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 20:17:11 -0700
  ...No more power door locks either. Murphy was an optimist. Arlen (manx1342@uswest.net)
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#1813495219: Volkswagen : Van
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:37:23 PST
  ...Air conditioning, cruise, power windows, power locks, stove, refrigerator, sink, alloy wheels, stereo cassette. I am the third owner of this vehicle. Excellent condition...
• Suggestions for shipping a van from Germany to Halifax NS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:36:40 -0700
  ...sell my 1986 Syncro Westfalia Multivan now (205R16 tires, dual diff locks, 2.0L Digifant II motor). P-mail me if interested. David Marshall...
• Re: FS tan sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:34:21 EDT
  ...It > has a bent sliding window frame, with no window, and the locks and handle > would have to be replaced. It also doesn't...
• 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 14:44:59 -0800
  ...Power mirrors, manual windows and door locks. The top is in excellent condition. Now... the bad: She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop...
• Re: That pesky rear hatch lock!
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 19:22:20 -0800
  ...Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:02 PM I don't have a vanagon that has the power locks/windows, but I have had other...
• Re: Locked Electric Driver's Lock
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 17 Dec 2018 07:22:47 -0400
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Greetings, > > I have a '91 with electric door locks. Unfortunately, it's been sitting a > lot lately and I don't...
• de-Westy a 73?? $$$
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Sun, 7 May 1995 17:59:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Sink and frig and an "infant hammock" that locks into slots on the front door pillars. So, what should I ask for this. Would...
• Re: sliding door lock, 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:45:29 -0700
  ...turtle, what else could you call a diesel westy), the > little knob on the inside that locks the sliding door does not stay in...
• Re: wanna van
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 21:49:18 -0500
  ...Power steering, mirrows and locks are on the van. It served me well through college. I have three VWs and would consider selling my...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 11:05:33 -0500
  ...The rear differential lock locks the two rear wheels together and was an option to most Vanagon Syncros The manual describes two specific conditions...
• Re: Fw: water tank key???
  Historical mailing list - unwind
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 19:19:29 -0600
  ...Blanks are readily available to Locksmiths. Missed the first part of your message, so, hope this helps.. Peter (unwind@home.com) ICQ#20204071
• 1990 GL seater for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 2 May 2000 14:34:45 -0500
  ...143,000 miles 3rd owner, power windows, mirrors , & locks A/C with factory tinted windows New (8,000 miles ago) 215/60/14's...
• Re: '87 TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 12:38:20 +0200
  ...I also have a bunch of Jetta interior parts locks > >and everything encluding a set of grey seats, ALL included in the > package.. Buyer...
• I Win the Friday Bonehead Award
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 6 Feb 2004 11:59:40 -0800
  ...It has 15" SA alloys, Projekt Zwo fog lights, stainless steel muffler, luggage bars on the rear window, power windows/mirrors/locks, and a...
• Re: replacement keys for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:29:53 -0800
  If you can't wait for an OEM key like what Steve Sandlin offers, most well-stocked locksmiths should have the aftermarket variety which...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:10:19 -0500
  ...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: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Polk
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 22:00:44 -0600
  ...I use those web belt/buckle tie-downs to cinch them > in place and cables with locks when appropriate. The only down side is...
• did I offend...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:05:32 -0600
  As a list vendor (albeit a very small business) I must base my locksmithing business around serving the customer. If that means taking an...
• FS: 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:36:21 -0700
  ...Silver in color, automatic (shifts beautifully), gray velour seats with blue vinyl trim (very nice condition), power mirrors/windows/locks (passenger window doesn't...
• FS: '89 Vanagon CARAT
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:07:13 EST
  ...power mirrors, power windows, power locks, cruise, a/c, weekender interior w/ rear sofabed and flip out side table and both rear facing jumpseats...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:45:16 -0800
  ...Chris Paquette <cxp36@YAHOO.COM> > > I'd be interested to hear recommendations on a "Club" type security device - > > the type of thing one locks...
• Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:21:14 -0500
  ...locks > > > > > > New front shocks (KYB) > > > > > > New electric window motors. > > > > > > New front door window seals > > > > > > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks...
• Re: 86 Exterior Sliding Door Lock Barrel - Voluntary Release
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:56:34 -0700
  A locksmith can drill out that Allen screw and replace it with a larger one. Compare that to the cost of a new handle...
• Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 28 May 2014 17:34:02 -0400
  I actually and just looking for the sliding window, slide locks, not the complete window. Sorry for the confusion. Ken On Wed, May 28...
• Power Lock Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:34:37 -0600
  ...I fabricated new springs and voila! the power locks work again. Questions: 1. The rubber, bellows-type, gasket at the top of both the...
• dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 18:17:25 -0600
  ...Not knowing what model Jag that fit, it COULD be a bargain! As a list vendor, I do a lot of VW locksmithing, but...
• Re: sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:27:21 -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...
• Rear Hatch Power Lock Stuck
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 18:10:04 -0800
  I have a 90 carat w/ power door locks. Recently, the rear hatch has become stuck locked. When I lock the van from one...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:11:17 -0800
  ...Take this number to any decent locksmith and ask for a key cut to that code. Call around first. If they want to charge...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:11:46 -0400
  ...Put ellectrical conduit tubing around them, the tube slides down over the lower thin portion and locks in place. Holds no matter what... Chris...
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:26:06 -0700
  ...Use they say: > > "Will stop freezing of trunk lids, doors, and locks, > it will also > waterproof ignition systems, silence door hinges, > lubricate rubber > mountings...
• Re: passenger door flip out window
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:16:35 EDT
  ...It only goes down to a 45 degree angle (and locks there) instead of the 90 degree angle on the drivers side. Any ideas...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:39:46 -0700
  ...a plug n' play for vans already equipped with factory > power locks, though it comes with brackets and adapters to be installed in a...