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• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:23:31 -0400
  At 11:02 PM 9/23/2015, Neil N wrote: >The key won't turn the passenger side door lock. >Something is binding. I...
• FS: 1989 Silver Vanagon Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 01:41:22 -0600
  ...Grey velour interior - black dash 4-speed manual plus low gear Five-spoke Alloy Wheels Weekender package (but not pop top) Power package/locks...
• Friday Humor
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 17:44:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...IFF inoperative." Solution: "IFF always inoperative in OFF mode." Problem: "Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick." Solution: "That's what they're there...
• Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:25:33 -0800
  Hi All, Been thinking about the possibility of fitting a diff lock to my *2WD 88 Westie*. Why, well for the odd occasion that...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:49:06 -0500
  ...Mostly because their primitive locks are easily dealt with. But they're not stolen for joy riding. (Go figure) Instead, the thieves use the...
• Re: Costco LED lights on sale 2 for $10, my review
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:40:46 -0700
  ...They can be installed with > included velcro, or you can screw the flush mounting bracket into a > wall/cabinet then the fixture snap locks...
• 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...
• Olga and locking hood latches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 95 12:47:46 PDT
  ...I have noticed some >70's type westys with locks on the engine hatch. Would those work if I found >one at a junkyard...
• EV Pricing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 18:58:28 -0800
  ...It has an = automatic transmission, the convenience package (power windows, locks, = cruise control) as well as ABS.=20 Since I've only bought two...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 7 May 2000 19:33:33 -0400
  ...Oar Locks on the driver and passenger window sills. My calculations indicate that with the willing(not likely) help of my wife manning the...
• Re: [Syncro] Need help w/ stuck door latch SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 05:08:53 EST
  ...take the lock apart, I experimented further using the front door locks as Guinea pigs. I could not see anyway to dismantle the latch...
• FS: parts from '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Baudoin
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 10:18:31 -0500
  ...The air-condition, cruise control, power locks all work. It is an automatic. The 2.1 does leak a little oil (just a little...
• Re: reversing sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:31:09 -0800
  ...in the > summer without someone being able to pop the door locks with a piece of bent > coat hanger. > > However, if you do this...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:18:56 -0500
  ...I didn't spend for the locks. I haul canoes, boards etc. Very strong! >>> Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM> 6/24/2003 9:14...
• Re: Subject: HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good. reply
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:48:25 -0700
  ...Power mirrors, windows, door > locks, AC (needs to be replaced though), and the OEM carpet covers are even > in good shape. > No rips/tears...
• Re: Door handles
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Fri, 1 Jul 94 12:16:07 GMT
  ...dismantle the mechanism from the inside- the key in the early locks engages a tab that prevents the handle turning- so if you unscrew...
• FS: 1989 Silver Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:10:23 -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...
• Re: In Search Of Syncro-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 15:58:29 -0800
  ...1990 white Vanagon Westfalia, 97,000 miles, AC, cruise, power windows, power locks, PB, PS, alloys, all the camping gear works great, runs great...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?/F
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 20:37:27 -0800
  ...our vans >they will no matter how well secured it is. Locks are for honest people after >all and it only takes a second...
• Re: FS Pristine 91 Westy on ep.com
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:34:08 -0800
  ...Options > include; Automatic > transmission, Power STEERING - MIRRORS - WINDOWS - > DOOR LOCKS, > CRUISE CONTROL - FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS. Nice Sound > System. > Absolutly NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!!! Current Kelley Blue...
• Re: Rounded off lug nut, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:28:15 -0800
  ...most all of them have a tool for removing stripped nuts and even wheel locks without the key. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Stuart MacMillan...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior ...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:31:14 -0400
  In a message dated 5/18/2004 5:05:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > yea, go to the bay area...
• Re: [Syncro] Sink drain pan parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:40:21 -0700
  ...Pacific Daylight Time, > RAlanen@aol.com writes: > > I need the two hinges and two springed ball locks for the US only sink > stove top...
• Re: Power WIndow Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:58:25 -0500
  ...Take a flashlight and look up there and you will see it along with the fuse for the power door locks if you have...
• Re: Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:34:02 EDT
  In a message dated 6/4/02 2:01:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << dude, what type of area do...
• Diff Lock not going off (86 westy)
  Historical mailing list - john cianci
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:55:16 +0000
  ...However it appears as though the troubleshooting is to address differential locks that won't engage...Mine wont release (any ideas?). 2. There was...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:09:11 -0700
  ...The edging which > "locks" the gas cap in place, are almost rusted through, and I expect will > break off in the next 1-3...
• A bit more on keys...
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 01:39:02 +0000
  ...The glovebox locks are very difficult to take apart, because the plastic has now become very brittle due to age. We don't rekey...
• Anyone looking for a Subie-powered, semi-Syncro Adventurewagen?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 16:57:16 -0700
  ...Looking for $18K (or best close offer). �Have perhaps two weeks worth of work left (re-keying all the locks, awning mounts & other stuff...
• Re: Data requested from 1991 Vanagon owners
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 10:36:04 -0400
  ...Automatic 535.00 Power Locks 245.00 Cruise Control 235.00 Alloy Wheels 380.00 Power Windows 245.00 Freight 360.00 Total 23...
• FS 1989 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 15:35:43 EDT
  ...2.1 L Engine, Auto trans, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows (right side needs new regulator), Power locks, heated mirrors, cruise...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Mar 2005 to 24 Mar 2005 - Special issue (#2005-261)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:56:49 -0700
  ...Also works well in the winter for skis/snowboards, locks so you dont have to worry about theft. It is noticable in the wind...
• Re: Europe. Only europe
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 4 May 2006 17:49:27 -0500
  ...The >> > real beauty has 2 diff locks and seats 8. They also have a 16" >> > Caravelle (1990) plus several other 16" Vanagons. Sigh... >> > > > >-- >Jake...
• Re: Power Mirror Retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 May 2006 15:57:59 -0400
  ...involved, the in-door harnesses (which also include wiring for power locks & windows), and a crossover harness from one door to the other. I...
• Re: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:45:53 -0500
  ...Lowered springs all around (a lower ride height). > Power windows and locks. > Cruise control. > Power mirrors. > Plastic bumpers with matching full length body molding...
• Re: security ideas----- sales pitch involved, please inquiry OFF LIST!
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:31:46 -0600
  ...Since my loss, I have purchased several car alarms, steering wheel "bar locks", brake peddle locks, Mag wheel locking lugs, decals, phony blinking LED...
• Re: Sink P-Traps: great deal!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 08:43:14 -0800
  ...I used a large pair of channel locks on the part below the sink and needle nose pliers on the metal part from above...
• Re: Hatch Lock -- With Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:30:14 -0400
  Just go for it. The hardest part will be removing the inner panel from the hatch w/o breaking too many of the plastic...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:48:19 -0800
  ...t get a grip on them with vice grips or channel locks. I don't have a grinder or cut off tool here. So...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:14:44 -0400
  ...around town I keep it in "S" (which locks out the 4th gear) instead of "D" otherwise I'm kicking in and out of...
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 11:56:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have an almost-complete set of door locks, all with the same key, and includes an ignition switch. The only think missing is...
• Re: Be careful of making this mistake!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:03:13 -0700
  ...I use > the front table as a work surface for rekeying locks and things of that > type. Almost finished loading and noticed the pole...
• Original logo keys for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 23:41:46 -0500
  ...Few locksmiths or hardware stores will have the cutter. I can offer these cut by code or duplicated. For the first batch I have...
• A war is brewing...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 17:06:42 -0800
  ...will be just slightly warmer! We will save precious energy using our power locks and windows! To battle!!! -MB -- _______________________________________________________________________ Mark Belanger - belanger@fluid.com
• FS: 87 Westy in Asheville, NC (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 19:39:48 -0500
  ...AT, Alloy wheels, power locks. he didn't say, and I didn't notice about pwr windows. didn't have the power mirrors though...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:24:35 EST
  ...every US model carat ive ever seen, in person, or online, has been fully loaded with power windows, mirrors, cruise, locks alloys, sideskirts, etc...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:21:37 -0700
  ...If all else fails, get a set of "parrot nose" channel locks they have kind os a rounded inside to the jaws that grips...
• Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:50:22 -0700
  ...I will try other > keys, but I doubt that will solve it. > > I figured I'd start by talking to the locksmith shop on...
• Re: Search for hooks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 May 1998 10:33:36 -0700
  ...Parts films says 100 hooks and 100 gliders are required per vehicle and 10 locks required per vehicle. Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1...
• Re: Multivans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 15:49:40 -0700
  ...Auto 4-Speed Transmission + $120 Aluminum/Alloy Wheels + $80 AM/FM Stereo Tape + $55 Cruise Control + $45 Metallic Paint + $25 Power Door Locks + $50...
• Re: wannigan/wanigan
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:04:26 -0500
  ...Sort of like having two locks on a river channel. John Rodgers '88 GL Driver In Alabama --
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:43:54 -0600
  ...As they get older, the locks have a tendency to lock themselves everytime you close your door and will not stay unlocked. Bill V...
• plastic headed Vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 19:55:31 -0600
  ...I've gone through all I got, but I was able to get 12 more from a locksmith friend in England, and he thinks...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 1 May 2000 13:04:45 -0400
  ...Is there any way, other than > replacing > the locks, to reduce the key count? > > John > > Steve Sandlin wrote: > > > > Hi, everybody. Here's the whole...
• Re: For you paddlers--a petition
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:37:23 -0600
  ...The link is >> > <http://www.change.org/petitions/alabama-scenic-river-trail-push-back-against-closing-alabama-river-locks-to-recreational- >> traffic> >> >> Sent from...
• Re: Data tag - anyone fluent in these?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:17:35 -0700
  ...341 = Power Door Locks 425 = Rear Window Washer 553 = All the USA lighting and safety stuff Etc. You can find most of them here...
• Re: 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:31:26 -0700
  ...wind noise.......The power > windows, power mirrors ( white), and power door > locks are awesome.......The > next thing would be some white factory alloys and...
• Re: cv joint questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:32:06 -0600
  ...Drive your van in a really tight circle, steering wheel to the locks. Do it right and left. This will unually produce a knocking...
• Magically Opening Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 20:38:18 -0600
  ...the bad terminology),, the part of the latch that rotates and locks into position while grabbing the adjustable post on the rear side of...
• Re: radiator leak
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:42:55 -0800
  ...Use channel locks to remove the temp switch behind the the lower grill.Use needle nose plyers to remove(dont loose) the clips that...