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  • Re: Lock re-keying
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:38:24 -0800
    ...door handle from my 930S is going from California to Texas to get a key made. You can probably put all those locks and...
  • Re: slider door power lock 86-91
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:45:21 -0400
    ...I have two vans, both with power locks that have the same issue. > The slider door lock on the inside seemed to be spring...
  • Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:03:43 -0800
    ...sticky locks, I got >>> lucky this spring at >>>> the local u pull it a vanny with key in ignition that >>> fit all doors so...
  • Re: front door lock stuck
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Wed, 8 Jul 2015 09:19:01 -0400
    ...I’ve been able to pull the inside panel away from the door far enough to reach my boney fingers in far enough to...
  • FS: NOS Rear Hatch Lock & matching Ignition Lock Cylinder w/ 2 factory keys 86-92
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:30:40 -0800
    ...I have some door handles here with the lock cylinders already pulled out. Pick-up in San Francisco or pay shipping anywhere in the...
  • Re: door locks, 1980-1981 or so
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 12 Feb 2000 16:54:22 +0100
    ...door had a lock mechanism that would allow the door to be opened > from the inside (by pulling the handle) EVEN if the door...
  • 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: replacing ignition cylinder
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:27:13 -0700
    ...The key the PO of my van gave me was such an astoundingly bad one that I had to pull the door handle to...
  • Re: vent wing frame removal
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:30:24 -0700
    ...At the top of the door above the vent is a small Phillips sheet metal screw, remove it. Pull the door panel and locate...
  • Re: Power lock amperage
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:48:20 -0800
    ...Other than the radio and interior > lights, the only other thing that draws measurable amperage when off is the > Power door locks. A test...
  • sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 1 May 2008 13:30:26 -0700
    ...Jumpseats, side table, electric windows, power door locks, mirrors, etc., all burned up. Front grills look ok as does the front bumper. I managed...
  • Re: front door lock stuck
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 8 Jul 2015 13:15:19 -0400
    ...the door moves freely but doesn’t effect anything. > I’ve been able to pull the inside panel away from the door far enough...
  • Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:14:50 -0800
    ...sticky locks, > I got > >> lucky this spring at > >>> the local u pull it a vanny with key in > ignition that > >> fit all doors so...
  • Re: Key questions answered
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 28 Sep 2016 08:23:21 -0300
    ...The correctly cut key should solve the problem. > > The glove box key is a different key from ignition and doors. It is a single...
  • Re: Removed windows...
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:21:05 -0700
    Are you planning on pulling the vent windows and door trim off as well . I would also pull the door locks out as well...
  • Door locking problems
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:28:48 -0700
    ...3)Unhooking power to the driver door kills all the power including the passenger door - everything is on manual. I pulled the passenger door...
  • Re: front door panel removal?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:44:54 -0800
    ...When you have about 50% of the snaps loose, gently pull the panel back a little and unplug the controls for the windows/locks...
  • Re: Sliding Door Cluunk???
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 May 2003 21:32:48 -0700
    ...and rear locks properly. When inside the van use the rear pull to latch to pull the rear of the door in. Quite true...
  • One Born Every Minute?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 03 Nov 95 15:05 CST
    ...and could he take some more parts (ignition switch & door handles with matching locks) for his single cab. My question: Am I being a...
  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Jul 1997 08:07:49 -0700
    As Larry said, you can repair the locks rather easily. I'll add some to this, though. The door handles remove *very* easily. The...
  • Re: Removed windows...
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:45:20 -0400
    ...you planning on pulling the vent windows and door trim off as well > . > I would also pull the door locks out as well , once...
  • Central locking system repair. Success!
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0700
    ...left to pull), I finally got the central locking system to work. Both front doors will lock or unlock all four locks the way...
  • FS: Vanagon power mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 13:00:15 -0500
    ...when pulled, but have not tested them (they did not come from my Syncro). The harnesses have connectors for power door locks, and possibly...
  • Re: Headlights Out
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:47:04 -0500
    ...one needs to do to de-activate the power locks on a Vanagon is pull out the 20 amp fuse "S52" which is located...
  • Re: Fw: water tank key???
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 17:03:49 -0700
    ...This is done by removing the screws that hold the outside access door to the body. Then pull it away from the van, loosen...
  • 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...
  • 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)
  • Re: Locked Electric Driver's Lock
    Historical mailing list - dbeierl
    Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:53:16 -0500
    ...The big change is > that the driver's door lock would not unlock. The key would not physically > turn counterclockwise, nor can I pull...
  • Re: Demented power door lock?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:50:30 -0400
    You started with either a short in the wiring or a bad switch in one of the front doors. This kept the locks energized...
  • 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: door lock service
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:26:08 -0800
    ...archives and did not see what I was looking for. > Anyone care to weigh in on the recommended maintenance for 85 westy door locks?��
  • Re: Power Door Lock Actuator Small Springs.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 07:43:34 -0400
    ...There should be +12V on the top terminal of the door frame with the front locks up, and on the second terminal with them...
  • Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:22:29 -0800
    ...sticky > locks, I got > >>> lucky this spring at > >>>> the local u pull it a vanny with key in > ignition that > >>> fit all doors so...
  • 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...
  • Re: Lock re-keying
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:31:26 -0800
    ...door handle from my 930S is going from California to Texas to get a > key made. > > You can probably put all those locks and...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:55:58 -0800
    ...open door. having power windows could deter this, but what if he can reach and pull up the lock with something...power locks could...
  • 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: Wing window removal?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:36 -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...
  • Re: remote/keyless entry
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:28:32 -0700
    ...manual locks currently). Their response was that the rear hatch can > be hooked up as long as it operates like a "typical door" with...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:33:59 EST
    ...van in the summer without someone being able to pop the door locks with a piece of bent coat hanger.>> Give someone and inch...
  • Re: Sliding Door Cluunk???
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 27 May 2003 08:56:17 -0500
    ...and rear locks properly. >When inside the van use the rear pull to latch to pull the rear of the >door in. >Quite true...
  • Re: Therein, lies a tale.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:57:45 -0500
    ...On a Westy the power locks will lock all doors (and the hatch). Of course, if your drivers door is open, the preventative mechanism...
  • Re: Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
    3 May 1996 12:57:31 -0700
    ...I'm not sure what the height difference is but I scrape the bottom of my garage door whenever I go in or out...
  • Re: slider door power lock 86-91
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:50:12 -0700
    ...slider door power lock 86-91 Can you pull the interior panel?� I believe what has happened is that your power motor has stopped...
  • Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 1 May 2008 15:00:17 -0700
    ...99.99% total loss. > Jumpseats, side table, electric windows, power door locks, mirrors, > etc., all burned up. Front grills look ok as does the...
  • Re: Central Locking -- questions
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 5 May 2011 13:15:35 -0700
    ...can lock/unlock all four doors if you use the key or knob (just like factory power locks), and the two others are two...
  • Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:12:13 -0700
    ...turn the passenger side door lock. >> Something is binding. I'm about certain it's within the actuator. >> > > > Pull the panel and find out...
  • Re: Parts from the Bus Stop
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 11:36:23 -0400
    ...i am in the process of replacing all of the locks (rear hatch, cargo door, and both front doors) on my 65' westy from...
  • Re: key code?
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:21:54 EST
    The key code is stamped on the door handle/lock assembly. Remove the large screw then slide pull the handle out. I believe it...
  • Re: vanagon sliding door han
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    13 Sep 1996 20:04:52 -0700
    Gary Nichols asked about replacement sliding door handles. Been there, done that, spent the $$$. I decided to replace the handle before the sag allowed...
  • Re: Power Door Lock Problem
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:49 -0400
    ...Power Door Lock Problem > > > My driver's side door locks automatically as soon as > it is closed, from inside or out. It will not...
  • Re: Door Handle Repairs
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:24:47 -0400 (AST)
    ...Mine were gunged 'open', just put a dime into the key slot to lock/unlock doors. All my vans have had this happen on...
  • Power window woes
    Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 12:14:33 -0800
    ...Opening the driver's side door, looking at the rubber boot which houses the wires for locks, windows, and mirror, I saw a slit...
  • My Friday Fun
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jul 1995 01:26:45 -0500
    ...Found one for $15, score! Easy to replace, and while I did it, I had the new door handle re-keyed at the locksmith...
  • Re: Central Locking -- questions
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 5 May 2011 13:39:46 -0700
    ...can lock/unlock all four doors if you > use the key or knob (just like factory power locks), and the two others are > two...
  • Re: Driver's door lock info?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 04:56:43 -0700
    ...In fact the power locks on my 10 year old Carat, with 168k miles, still work perfectly and have never given me problems. That...
  • Re: Power Door Lock Actuator Small Springs.
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 07:48:46 -0700
    ...There should be +12V on the top terminal of the door > frame with the front locks up, and on the second terminal with them...
  • Re: Key questions answered
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:17:07 -0400
    ...The correctly cut key should solve the problem. > > The glove box key is a different key from ignition and doors. It is a single...
  • Re: Key questions answered
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:30:46 -0300
    ...He did confirm my hypothesis that if the key-ways were the same, the locks could be re-keyed to a single key. I...
  • Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:24:28 -0700
    ...start pulling fuses and relays until the current draw goes down. Failing that, it appears that things like the power door locks, stereo, LED...