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  • Re: original keys
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 16:35:12 PDT
    I don't have this key, never have, so it would cost too much to have a locksmith key it - unless its a universal...
  • Re: Keys locked in van
    Historical mailing list - David Richoux
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 19:54:02 -0700
    Jere Hawn wrote: > > Larry, > > If a crook wants in, he can get in, locks keep the honest people out. I > forgot to mention the...
  • Re: Door Handle Repairs
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Oct 1996 11:24:47 -0400 (AST)
    ...Good time to rekey oddball locks too. bye, tim
  • My '91 Carat Vanagon FS $5500
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 22:16:11 EST
    ...full length AC (inop but it just needs charging), power door locks and power windows, power heated mirrors, smooth autotrans (just serviced), cruise control...
  • Re: FS Pristine 91 Westy on ep.com
    Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
    Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:59:57 -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: A war is brewing...
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 20:16:22 -0500
    ...will be just slightly warmer! We will save precious energy >using our power locks and windows! To battle!!! > > >-MB >-- >_______________________________________________________________________ >Mark Belanger - belanger@fluid.com
  • Fw: Vendor reports
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:09:04 -0400
    ...Vendor reports > Hey list, > > I wanted to pass on my experiences with 2 vendors for everyone's benefit. > > I had a set of locks...
  • Re: Van Stuff (Heidelberg OEM installed Radio)
    Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 13:43:37 -0500
    Hi Jere, Unless someone else says differently, my manual says you get 3 tries before it locks up. You then disconnect the radio, reconnect...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:53:57 -0400
    ...The glovebox locks are very difficult to take apart, because the plastic has now become very brittle due to age. We don't rekey...
  • Re: For you paddlers--a petition
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:44:29 -0500
    ...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: Key/Lock issues
    Historical mailing list - Dave Williams
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:55:39 -0600
    I had problems with my door locks and Steve Sandlin fixed them for me. He did a great job! He even repainted the door...
  • Re: Car alarms- Humor
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:40:28 -0800
    ...hehe Santa Cruz brother :) -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> wrote: > never mind the buz locks, here come...
  • FS 90 Westy Near Rochester NY
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:47:38 -0800
    ...Air Conditioning, Rear Window Defroster, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Steering Comments WOW HARD TO FIND WESTFALIA CAMPER FULLY LOADED NEVER SEEN WINTER...
  • Project Volksmogen is well under way!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:09:10 -0700
    ...Still lots of stuff to do, steering, brake lines, shock mounts, drive shafts, air compressor with tanks and regulators to control the differential locks...
  • poor mileage 90 GL
    Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:06:12 EST
    ...mark replied that the torque converter only locks up at 3200 (I think that is what he said), can that be changed. Second, Is...
  • Re: plastic headed Vanagon keys
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 02:19:27 -0500
    ...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: Costco LED lights on sale 2 for $10, my review
    Historical mailing list - B
    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:28:55 -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: Manual Tranny Rebuild
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Mar 2016 19:26:59 +0000
    ...Something popped last Saturday, > and now every time it is put in 4th it locks up and can't be gotten out of > fourth...
  • Re: Found an old key...
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:37:43 -0400
    ...of vanagons etc. >>> >>> I've not had any problem getting a locksmith to make a copy of a >>> vanagon >>> key eithe, though I don...
  • '91 Camper Comments
    Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
    Sun, 2 Oct 94 11:22:46 EDT
    ...Power door locks make frequent roadside stops very easy. 4. Nice headlighting. Especially high beams. 5. Refrigerator works well, especially on propane. 6. Seats...
  • Central locking system
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 26 May 1998 19:28:19 -0700
    ...Did the other locks lock? (Note this only works for the two front doors.) On my van, the unlocking worked fine - but not the...
  • Re: 75 ail cooled bus
    Historical mailing list - PATT
    Sat, 25 Jul 1998 20:04:15 -0400
    ...still has original plastic vw spare tire cover, what appears >to be an originalroof rack that locks down on the rain gutter( painted hot...
  • Considering a Syncro
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:17:43 -0000
    ...lock not functioning -power locks and mirrors not functioning -set of snows on separate rims -Thules on top :) -asking (CAN)$4000 (US$5600?), will...
  • Re: hardware and torqueing was Flexing cranks and Yielding Bolts one last time
    Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
    Wed, 21 Feb 2001 11:04:29 -0700
    ...out on the vanagon engines the bolt for the front pulley locks up before the pulley is tight I cant explain why this keeps...
  • Re: water tank key
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 21:30:13 -0700
    ...The plastic ones, not the metal keyed locks. Steve Sandlin wrote: > > There are about 100 different variations on the water tank key. I've...
  • Re: 93 Eurovan Weekender For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 19:25:33 -0500
    ...WV2MC0709PH039682 > *127,000 miles > *automatic, 5-cylinder Audi engine > *power windows/locks/brakes > *cruise control > *full size spare > *am/fm cassette w/6-stack...
  • Selling our Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:26:01 -0700
    ...only non-functional item on the van is the power door locks. We paid $15000 for it three years ago and have since put...
  • Re: Vanagon Experiences vs. GTI Experiences Thus Far (no worthwhile content)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:05:28 -0800
    ...Things like electric door locks that lock themselves at the most inopportune times. Little stuff. Went looking for a Pathfinder list. There's gotta...
  • Re: Central Locking -- questions
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 5 May 2011 14:23:19 -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...
  • Re: 3/4" Socket set
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 6 Nov 95 9:20:09 EST
    ...I just nticed a new item a 3 pc locking 3/8 extension set which locks on the socket for $10 which I'm...
  • 91 Bergundy weekender-The FOR SALE Tour! NE to VT
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
    Wed, 5 May 1999 10:17:44 -0400
    ...FM cassette stereo (stock Heidelberg) Kenwood door speakers Power windows Power locks Power Steering Air conditioning (recharged last summer) Cruise control Alloy wheels Yokohama...
  • FS: vanagon parts...parting out a few vanagons, etc..
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:55:08 EDT
    ...parts: (vanagon parts, as well as bus parts, and some beetle parts.) -vanagon glass, front doors, sliding doors, locks, all body parts. -wheels, tires...
  • Re: Keys
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 17:50:43 -0500
    ...So the > code may not match the lock pins. > > The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should be able...
  • I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:19 -0800
    ...With that being said, I am selling two of my Syncros... - 1989 TriStar Syncro with 130hp pumpe duse TDI, NATO canopy, all diff locks...
  • Re: Radio antanna
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:28:15 EST
    ...Remove Grille Remove Driver's Side Headlight bucket (assembly) Unscrew nut that locks antenna to body (on top near shaft) Pull antenna down and...
  • Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:25:20 -0400
    ...figuring-it-out!) and I'll just "suffer" with manual locks now. > > Opens... locks... good enough for me. > > > > Thanks for the assist. > > > > > > At 9...
  • Re: Locked Electric Driver's Lock
    Historical mailing list - dbeierl
    Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:53:16 -0500
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > Greetings, > > I have a '91 with electric door locks. Unfortunately, it's been sitting a > lot lately and I don't...
  • I did it!!!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 16:16:34 -0700
    ...River Westies Campout in Vermont, I finally took it to a locksmith, who couldn't open it either! He thinks that the mechanism inside...
  • Re: Audi wheels!![long]
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 11:38:50 -0700
    ...the reason some cars require that you pound a wheel off of the hub or brake drum is that rust builds up and locks...
  • 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: Tools....
    Historical mailing list - Charles Duvall
    Thu, 24 May 2001 11:43:49 -0700
    ...chuck --- Matthew Pollard <poll7356@uidaho.edu> wrote: > Chuck- house stuff will require hammer, pliers, > channel-locks, screwdrives > (assortment) cresent wrench- small-ish and BIG...
  • Re: SA GRILLE
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:22:36 -0500
    ...they use push pins instead of the half-turn pin >locks like the OE german grilles do. .. you have to push them in, and...
  • Re: remote/keyless entry
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:28:32 -0700
    ...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: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:00:03 -0800
    ...A DIFFERENTIAL PROVIDES SLIP UNDER LOAD (ie cornering) >| A VISCOUS COUPLING LOCKS UP UNDER LOAD AND provides SLIP under NORMAL >| CONDITIONS. The two are...
  • Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:10:57 -0400
    ...The rear hatch should, too; later pushbuttons were slightly different, as were ones with power locks, but the hatch is the same. Also, some...
  • 87 vanagon for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 Jan 1995 22:00:37 -0800 (PST)
    ...1987 VW Vanagon GL High mileage (155k) Weekender package Cruise control Air conditioning, completely checked last summer Electric mirrors Electric door locks (some need...
  • 1989 Wolfsburg for sale $2000.00
    Historical mailing list - Charles Jalgunas
    Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:33:53 -0800
    ...Power windows Power locks Air conditioning 2 quick release rear facing jump seats Folding table with overhead florescent light More broken drink holders than...
  • Re: Demented power door lock?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:50:30 -0400
    ...This kept the locks energized even after they were down. The lock that won't lift up has a melted down actuator. It will...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:57:28 -0800
    ...The Pico fits and locks in that fuse panel. I > can check it against other of same from elsewhere in an '85 harness if...
  • Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:40:24 +0000
    ...But this one had A/C, power steering, > power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows as well. The rear seat > turns into a...
  • Re: HELP! Blackbeard Update-Not Good.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:38:26 -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: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:10:40 -0500
    ...The glovebox locks > are very difficult to take apart, because the plastic has now become > very brittle due to age. We don't rekey...
  • For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL Double Door
    Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
    Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:13:02 -0500
    ...Automatic transmission, A/C, Cruise Control, Power steering, Power mirrors, Power and tinted windows, Power locks, bra, removable AM/FM tape deck, headlight covers...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 14:01:21 -0800
    ...It has power windows, power locks, power steering, cruise control, the table, the bed, grey interior, no dents, runs fine, has ac but the...
  • Re: serious vanagon security issues
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 5 Aug 2005 16:26:26 -0500
    ...cross the street neighbor's kid so it no longer easily locks from the outside. Fortunately, I don't have much need to lock...
  • Re: known Vanagon problems
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
    ...crimp connectors get hot/melt, several >> bad >> grounds >> 12 - Power door locks: esp. driver's door, wiring harness breaking, >> out >> of adjustment >> 13 - Ignition...
  • Re: bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:57:36 -0400
    ...https://tinyurl.com/y4bogfla It has a built in lock to the receiver hitch, same key controls the built in locks on the hold...
  • Grapefruit Halves, was: what to do? NO VANAGON CONTENT
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 07:07:03 -0500
    ...There are some internal losses, so nowadays a lot of cars have a clutch which locks up the torque converter when the car exceeds...
  • Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:30:23 -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...
  • Re: Another silly trivia question: Bluestar
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:23:49 -0700
    ...That may > be the only difference. > > It has power mirrors, power door locks. > > I have seen only one before in a wrecking yard > the...