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• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:22:32 -0400
  ...Door locks only work when doors are closed? On my '87 syncro, which does not have power locks, I can only seem to lock...
• Re: Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 7 May 2014 07:02:44 -0500
  ...We can generate a new key from the code number on the locks, assuming no one as rekeyed them. there is no code on...
• Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:46:20 EDT
  In a message dated 10/28/00 12:41:09 PM, kokopellis@ATT.NET writes: << Steve also coached me on how to clean the...
• Re: Locks, reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 00:55:23 EDT
  ...THe key that works in the ignition doesn't work in any of the locks. Is there a different key for the ignition and...
• Electric Locks - Rear hatch will not open
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:54:51 -0500
  I have a Carat with electric locks. No battery power for the time being while work is being done on the van. BUT, I...
• Re: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 12:05:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...If you have these contacts, you have power door locks. > 1) What do I have to check to get the Power door locks to...
• Re: Trouble with lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 07:08:27 -0500
  ...Also, when you lubricate VW locks, DO NOT use graphite. It will combine with the grease in the locks and turn to cement. Use...
• Re: Westy water tank key blank
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:23:49 -0700
  ...Steve informs me that the locks are quality all-brass pin-tumbler units, so the typical problems one finds with the hard to turn...
• you want a thread? i got a thread!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 23:57:26 -0600
  volkswagen has the lousiest locks ever. ever ever ever. It's minus 2 celsius, just two degrees below freezing, and I've been climbing...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 21:45:32 -0700
  ...http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ Go to Electrical > Door Locks Best Brent Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 11:25:22 -0800
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo or > Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure chest door > locks to operate the locks...
• Re: Door Locks keep recycling
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:05:02 -0700
  ...One of the things I always disliked about "properly" functioning vanagon power locks is that all four locks engage/disengage at the same time...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 12:46:56 -0700
  ...Sure the original configuration was all the locks, except the glove box and single-seat rear pedestals, could be opened by the same key...
• 90 Carat Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 09:29:30 -0700
  New to list- great so far! My 90 Carat door locks do the following: Starting from completely locked position, key opens either driver or...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:58:54 -0800
  ...As Mark and Dylan have pointed out, you can easily re-key any of those cylinders via any locksmith. I think it was listmember...
• Re: Hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:10:47 -0400
  ...Dave 87 Wolfsburg (auto door locks...) 90Westfalia (manual locks) At 10:56 AM 10/12/98 -0400, David-M wrote: >I just took my...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 07:32:12 -0800
  ...On 01/04/2013 12:09 AM, Gary Meier wrote: > Peter, if you really want to make the keyed locks work good find a...
• 90 Vanagon electric door locks won't lock
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 20:47:08 -0800
  ...When I turn the key in the door lock, all the locks actuate as normal. Then imediately they all unlock again as if with...
• HELP: rear hatch power lock quit
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:44:08 -0500
  ...I would come out in the winter and the locks would just be sitting there going UP and DOWN! sometimes they'd work and...
• HOWTO: Installing aftermarket power door locks in an '85 vanagon westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:25:28 -0700
  ...I just finished putting in my power locks on my '84 (thanks autodax.com) in the front and will be wiring my sliding door...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 12:25:12 -0800
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo or > Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure chest > door locks to operate the locks...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 21:48:00 +0200
  ---- snipped ---- Electric locks use solenoids (linear motors) rather than rotary motors. ---- end snipped ---- My '87 GL has rotary motors... I watched them spin as...
• Re: Keys/Calling Steve'Mrlocksmith'
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:13:47 -0800
  ...I don't know if all the >> locks >> stagger them the same way, but if they're shifted differently in the >> various locks on...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 18:43:55 -0800
  ...I rekeyed all of their locks to work on a single key. > Of course the gloveboxes had their own key with a different > profile...
• Retro power windows/locks?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 09:17:29 PDT
  ...Westy GL? We have power mirrors (handy), but no power windows/locks. If it is possible, are the costs of the job too high...
• Re: changing lock security
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 23:52:40 -0500
  Steve Sandlin wrote: > There are many other ways to increase security on our vans before touching > the locks. ... There are just other areas in...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:45:45 -0800
  ...I use it to free up locks that are getting balky. The graphite someone mentioned is probably a better long term solution. //Jack '85...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 01:58:59 -0600
  ...I don't know if all the > locks > stagger them the same way, but if they're shifted differently in the > various locks on...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:33:18 -0800
  ...90 Westfalia power locks problem > There's a fuse for the system. > it's above the regular fuses. > you might have to undo and...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:09:16 -0800
  ...I'm wondering if my remote locks had > > anything to do with the problem, because I enjoyed my remote locks, and > > would like to...
• Re: Rear door latch stuck
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 03:09:04 EDT
  ...Try cycling the power locks and try again. If you don't have power locks............well, never mind. Good luck, Jim Davis
• Re: gummy locks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:26:54 -0800
  ...gummy locks The front door locks aren't that bad to service. ...
• Re: automatic locks going haywire
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:03:56 -0800
  > Okay, when I unlock my door in my 88 wolfsburg the locks open > and close frantically. Sounds like the driver's door lock is...
• Re: Locksmith help needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:08:38 -0700
  ...wrote: > The generic blank for the glove box is ILCO 61VW or equivalent. > Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith > Steve's Lock Shoppe > www.steveslockshop.com >
• rear lock question
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 5 May 2004 21:20:36 -0400
  I have an 87 GL Wolfsburg with central power locks, when I use the key to lock all the doors, they all lock, except...
• Re: Not Vanagon, sticky locks, and a Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:01:47 -0400
  ...all, > > This may or may not relate to Vanagon locks, but specifically, the > door locks on the outside of my 1995 Toyota T-100...
• Centrol locks-un locks
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:32:37 -0500
  ...Starting yesterday, each time that I go to lock my '87 Vanagon from the drivers side it locks but as soon as you turn...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:59:37 EDT
  ...Get the screw out and the rest is as simple as the door locks. I haven't tried the hatch lock yet. BenT Keyes
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 21:37:07 -0500 (CDT)
  >the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the key in them. They >work fine, just don't feel smooth. What...
• Locks won't stay locked! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Meghan Davis
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:03:55 -0800
  Need some advice about the locks in my 89 VW Syncro GL. When I lock them either manually or with the key, they lock...
• Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:07:44 -0600
  ...With worn locks, yo can force the key for the other water-cooled cars into the Vanagon locks, but it is not correct. We...
• FS: new locks with factory rubberhead key(s)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:15:31 EST
  ...Some come with rear hatch locks as well. Price will depend on which combination. Lots of slider handles but no keys. Easy enough to...
• Lubricating door locks
  Historical mailing list - Harley Thomas
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:35:31 +-100
  I agree that WD40 is great for freeing up sticky door locks, but a word = of warning. The combination of the old gunge in...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:02:47 +1300
  ...Any decent locksmith can make new keys if you take in one of your locks. There is (was?) a locksmith on the list but...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:55:07 -0700
  ...For any of you with a Yakima rack with locks, the Yakima keys are a perfect fit for the locking caps. Just take apart...
• Re: making keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 21:12:04 -0600
  ...A good locksmith can do this easily. Don't go to a key kiosk at a hardware store, though....you need a locksmith. Some...
• Re: Locksmith refuses to cut VW key blank!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:04:23 -0800
  On Thu, Nov 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > I took my VW key blank to a locksmith yesterday...
• Re: cabinet locks
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:51:39 -0600
  If you want to prevent the cabinets from being opened (short of using destructive force), but don't want visible locks, try Tot-Loks...
• Re: Ghost in the power locks, SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:59:00 -0400
  ...lock, when actuated, would continue to cycle all the locks until the red wire was disconnected. With it disconnected all locks worked fine from...
• Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:57 -0700
  ...I took all my outside handles & locks to a friend-of-a-friend who's a > locksmith, to re-key them to my ignition...
• 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Peranteau
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:19:12 -0500
  ...Certainly it's not controlling the other locks like any other power locks I've ever had. Rear lid lock will not unlock at...
• Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 21 May 2012 20:02:36 -0700
  Hi to all, I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up. What is it? I took...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:47:09 -0500
  ...Solution for us is to > cycle the locks once or twice. > > Geo/ATL >
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:53 -0800
  ...90 Westfalia power locks problem > This is my first post to the list, having enjoyed lurking for some > time. I have learned a good...
• Hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:56:04 -0400
  ...My van has power door locks. Later that day, I did get the hatch open, the trick was to lock all of the doors...
• 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:41:14 -0800
  ...My van has auto door locks and when I turn my key in either of the front door locks, the locks will unlock and...
• Re: tank key
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 16:10:32
  ...Besides requiring metric tools to make a key (which US locksmiths generally don't have), apparantly key blanks were never made available for German...
• Door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 23:29:55 -0500
  Does anyone out here have power door locks? If so, how is the wire to the sliding door routed? I am installing an aftermarket...
• Location wire for 91 GL power locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Koren
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:42:32 -0700
  ...up the trigger wire to initalize the relay for the power locks. I'd also like to hook up the power windows and need...
• intermittent power lock problems
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:52:06 -0500
  ...When I bought my van it had power locks that worked for the passenger door, side door and rear hatch. If I locked the...