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• Re: Vent Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:13:34 +0100
  Yup, a straight pin punch of exactly the right diameter (clearance in the roll-pin's hole), dolly the locking mechanism onto something really...
• Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:53:00 -0700
  ...The Bentley manual > mentions that the central locking has some sort of interface with this circuit, > but it doesn't show any and I...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:51:44 EDT
  In a message dated 9/14/06 1:17:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bret@STONEFLYTECH.COM writes: > What I want to know is...
• Re: Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:41:12 +1300
  ...My "new" 93 has factory central locking, so I'd probably only have to fit the remote system and keep the solenoids etc for...
• Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:46:53 -0400
  ...Let's say $500 with labor assuming the vehicle already had central locking. Locking front differential $1k. Decoupler, $1k installed. Overhaul of transmission with...
• Fuse Box Misery
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 17:52:12 -0700
  ...My fusebox developed a burnt fuse holder on the 20 amp fuse that powers the door lock actuators for the central locking system. I...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try)
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:12:55 +0100
  Sorry, no vacuum pump on the Vanagon�s power locking system. Just pure electric wires But your explanation is right. Bad switch or bad...
• Re: So many toys so little money :)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:36:52 -0600
  ...Central Locking -- questions > > Yup, though I recommend pulling the trigger on the full monty while yer at > it: > > http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant...
• Re: autotrans cons....
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 12:45:19 -0800
  ...The other option that I couldn't live without is central locking. Paul Mayfield '87 Westy Palo Alto, CA
• Re: Rear hatch lock revisited - a sidebar question
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 02:02:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've seen the drawing/diagram of the rear hatch remote > locking mechanism. > > Question 1: Does the remote locking mechanism require a special door...
• Re: Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:56:32 -0700
  ...I also had one case where the fuse for the central locking blew, and it was in a hard to access place on top...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 May 2010 20:35:53 -0700
  ...Is it supposed to? Phil, Guessing you mean to say you have power/central locking. It that is the case, then all locks should...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:21:11 -0400
  ...Even if it was just set up on hte drivers side (for those of us without central locking), all would be good. The other...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:23:31 -0700
  > I need help badly. I need to access the engine compartment and I cannot > unlock my rear hatch to open it. I've followed...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:00:44 EDT
  ...Shut the sliding door and hold an upward pressure on the sliding door handle while locking the front door on the passenger side with...
• Re: Vanagon Antenna options
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:01:50 EDT
  ...NOT TRUE, the Antenna > "DELUXE, w/chrome base, top mount, flush locking tip, C23 113 999 900 - $16.95" that I sell and comes...
• Re: How to rebuild power steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 05:53:48 EST
  ...The hardest part in going to be the removal of the locking devices that keep the cast end pieces on the central tube. These...
• For Sale: weekender and westy interiors and poptop section, fit all pass vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 17:43:31 EDT
  ...and also for sale: -entire central power locking system from vanagon, complete.. -2.1L wbx vanagon engine w/ only 70k mi -auto tranny for...
• Re: [NVC] IR Radio Remote Control
  Historical mailing list - Stew
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:50:33 +0000
  ...mornings? > >Ken Lewis >http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > > Don't have remote central locking on mine but.... I have seen this before on european cars...
• Re: Removing door panel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:08:48 -0400
  ...can take off the panel? > I'm working on getting my central locking system which never worked from the driver side but worked from...
• Re: Vanagon 85 : Sliding door hard to lock
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:23:06 EDT
  ...For the first problem, I seen that maybe the cable to the central locking (at the back of the door) had stretch or something...
• My power locks in 95/EV have gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 09:32:01 -0500
  ...Does anyone know how to disable the power locks? I looked in the oweners manual and the fuse that controlles the central locking also...
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:25 +1200
  ...and-models, unloke E-L's offering (or was it the central locking kit?). Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW...
• FS: Westys & Winnie-Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 05:47:34 -0400
  ...Belleville Volkswagen, (613)966-3333 1991 Westy GL, 4 spd., never seen winter, cruise, central locking, alarm, original paint, very clean, portable toilet, canvas...
• No more - I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:46:19 -0700
  ...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all lock then open again. I can't...
• Re: Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:06:58 +0200
  They are also available in Golf MK3 and similar with central locking. In both doors. Also Passat -93, Beetle, Audi TT... 357972754 Ready to...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 08:15:36 -0800
  ...one-touch driver's window unit > $95.00 > -4-door remote central locking system > $295.00 > -remote start with alarm w/extra channels > $95...
• Dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  ...detector/scrambler Hella Raintronic auth wiper system Toyota automatic lights remote central locking w/window closer alarm electric windows Toyota electric mirrors aircon cruise...
• some classifieds, vehicles, engines, parts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 23:45:18 +0100
  ...T3, Bluestar, Turbo Diesel, 10/89, DM 23800.00 Multivan White Star, '90, Turbo Diesel, intercooler, 90PS, central locking, p/s, alloys, engine and...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:45:22 -0800
  ...into a RHD van? Complete door with latches, handles > etc, central locking contacts, central track for rear slide, frame > with upper and lower tracks...
• Re: Keyless remote/alarm/starter wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:31:24 -0400
  ...87 we couldn't get it to work with the VW central locking actuator. The VW actuator doesn't work like typical cars. If...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:16:22 -0400
  ...http://www.a1electric.com/mes.htm I emailed them, because I would love central locking in my '91 GL (manual locks currently). Their response...
• Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:50:27 EST
  ...4- Power mirrors; Central locking system. 5- Full instrumentation w/ trip odometer, tach, and digital clock; illuminated glove box, maplight. 6- Deluxe seats in...
• Re: Door lock actuator question
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 16:10:30 +1100
  ...Door lock actuator question Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides...
• Re: Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:05:31 +1300
  ...I have an Electric-Life remote central locking kit which I willl eventually fit to my key-only nonelectric Caravelle, along with electric windows...
• Re: rebuilding p/s rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 May 2002 06:12:27 EDT
  ...The hardest part is going to be removing the two locking rings that hold the cast aluminium ends to the central tube. Be careful...
• Re: Solved Locking Problem( Was thoughts..)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 13:27:47 -0800
  Tom, All, I found why the locks on my'89 Wolfsburg with central locking did'nt work - the white wire was broken in two...
• Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 18:47:29 -0400
  ...and (I assume) no internal parts needed for locking. From this, I assume that the central position on the dash assembly is for a...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:17:55 -0700
  ...hatch assembly picture and parts list for a 1987 with the central locking assembly. Mine is messing up and when it does the only...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:05:28 EST
  ...into a RHD van? Complete door with latches, handles > etc, central locking contacts, central track for rear slide, frame > with upper and lower tracks...
• No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 16:35:04 -0400
  ...North Central PA Hi Folks, My van wont start.... All was well when i last drove it (admittedly, almost a month ago) Now, it...
• =?UTF-8?Q?When_you_try_to_cram_an_=c2=b402_Audi_A6_into_the_Vanagon?= =?UTF-8?Q?=c2=b4s_fusebox?=
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:38:34 +0200
  ...Using VW flip-open keyfob, wired into Vanagon central locking, also controlling turn signals when (un)locking. Bolted under steel dash, between cluster opening...
• parting out a bunch of vans - '80 westy, '84 GL, '87 wolfsburg, '90 carat, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:41:58 EDT
  ...edition vanagon GL complete a/c (grey ducting, nice shape) central power locking system, gas tank, power steering rack, etc '90 vanagon GL still...
• Re: Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:35 -0500
  I am not very familiar with EVs but your discription seems to be leading to a switch in the drivers door that con trols...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:35:04 -0700
  On 9/13/06, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com> wrote: > > How difficult is it to add central locking to a van that does not...
• Re: weekender; table stuck
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:01:18 -0800
  ...When unlocking I can hear the central locking system engage it, but it does not unlock. Pushing the lock in and out a few...
• For sale: carat interior, westy interior, 2.1L engine, 1.9L, auto trans, poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 12:22:20 EDT
  ...for sale: -complete central locking system, fits all year vans -carat/wolfsburg interior w/ sofabed and rear cushion and sidepanels w/ cupholders and flip...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 05:43:06 -0400
  What I do in this situation is to wind down the driver's (or passenger's) window. Then have someone lock and unlock the...
• CENTral locking tip...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:50:59 +0000
  One tip that I discovered while trying to find a broken wire in the door harness was to follow the wires out of the...
• 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...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:15:35 -0700
  ...Rocket J Squirrel < > >> camping.elliott@gmail.com > >>> wrote: > >> > >>> Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal to...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:33:58 -0700
  ...d highly > > recommend to anyone who's experiencing typical automatic doorlock > trickery. > > Total cost for central locking kit + keyless entry = ~$120 > > > > Casey > > '89 Bluestar > > >
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:55:49 -0700
  ...Total cost for central locking kit + keyless entry = ~$120 Casey '89 Bluestar On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 5:47 AM, Eric Gertner <eric...
• Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Le routard 91
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:10:45 -0400
  This is exactly the correct procedure. It happen to me once and I did the same thing over and over till I opened the...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:57:52 EST
  In a message dated 17-01-2000 8:57:56 AM Central Standard Time, SSGSPEAR@AOL.COM writes: These are the prices I paid...
• Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:35:48 -0700
  ...The Bentley manual mentions that the central locking has some sort of interface with this circuit, but it doesn't show any and I...
• Re:Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 14 May 1996 09:02:52 -0400
  ...a green light arrangement located centrally below the dash and at about gearshift knob level, it has a locking rear differential. I think these...
• Re: Beautiful 87 limited Edition "Wolfsburg" FS.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:55:59 -0600
  ...hardly used, factory Mat kit, A/C, P/W, P/S, central Locking, Alum Wheels, new tires, full books and records, VW dealer serviced...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:39:46 -0700
  ...Rocket J Squirrel < > > >> camping.elliott@gmail.com > > >>> wrote: > > >> > > >>> Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal to...
• Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 15:32:33 -0800
  ...My '91 Carat (Automatic, Air, PW, Central Locking) is still running strong. But, I'm really considering an "upgrade" to a more powerful engine...