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• vanagon trivia.. Re: Looks of a 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 2002 10:53:11 EDT
  ...It > seems the 1990 GL's with power windows, locks, etc... all have the black > plastic skirt running from the bumper all the way...
• 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: 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: Power steering question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:23:24 -0600
  ...Once repairs are made, fill the fluid reservoir, start the engine, and then rotate the steering to the locks both ways several times. This...
• Re: ignition lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:40:34 -0700
  ...the moment > > BillM '82 GL I4 Bill, When I dismantled a lockset recently I noticed that those two roller pics can sometimes get cock...
• Re: For you paddlers--a petition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:18:52 -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: CENTral locking funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:23:31 -0400
  ...Power door locks are nice , I have wanted to install them on my 82 for the last 12 years. As been told here before...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:33:27 -0500
  ...looking for the one that is at the very back … and locks with a key … and lifts upwards and would permit you to crawl...
• Vanagon keys-a little more discussion
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 00:07:21 -0500
  ...I strongly suggest using the WD40 to displace the water and grime from the locks, and then lubricate them with either a teflon or...
• Re: New Sprinter Westfalia - Sorry but I did it!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 23:23:55 -0700
  ...plus, take them on a europe vacation and get 4wd installed - with a complete set of lower gears and diff locks...... flo On 6...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...Now the only thing that bothers me is that the door locks operate about 3 seconds after ignition key operation and I have not...
• vanagon prices for 91 models
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 25 May 94 09:06:22 CDT
  ...add for cruise control 125 125 125 ++ add for power door locks 75 75 75 ++ add for power windows 125 125 125 -- deduct for...
• Re: Parting out 1991 Carat/Multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 20:23:11 -0400
  ...Alloy wheels, power locks, windows,mirrors. Auto Trans interior >>components etc. >>Vehicle has 53K miles. Ground effect (fiberglass bumpers) . All parts except >>motor are...
• Re: rear hatch lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:52:35 -0400
  ...I have an 88 Wolfsburg with power locks. The van was sitting for 6 months. Went to open the rear hatch and it would...
• '57 Resoration Preparation
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 10:23:21 MST
  ...doors. (which I had all re-keyed by a fabulous local locksmith!) So? Lastly, and probably most importantly: Who can I call to order...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 19:04:28 -0800
  ...It becomes more difficult for the fluid to become sheared and the coupling locks up." I suppose you knew how the viscous coupling worked...
• easiest way to break into a vanagon ;<) was Re: HELP...keys locked in
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 01:35:25 EST
  ...the cargo door slide shut with my keys inside and all locks down...the auto lock quickly locked it and now what do i...
• 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...
• '91 Caravelle GL power door lock malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 12 May 2000 00:11:35 -0400
  After only 151,000 miles and ten years of locking/unlocking, my power door locks will not quit cycling until I shut the door...
• FS: '90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:09:25 -0800
  ...It's a '90 Multivan Westfalia, sometimes called a "Weekender", 4 speed, A/C, PS, Power locks, windows, mirrors, alloy wheels, and fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0700
  ...Goes right in and clicks (locks) into place. But... now the key won't go in at all. Please help. I can't find...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:36:31 -0500
  ...Had cracked at the little >dimple that a setscrew locks into, hidden under the rubber boot. Shifter is >a hollow tube, crack just worked...
• Re: Vanagon roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 25 May 1999 01:30:23 -0700
  ...I am more interested in function rather than fashion, and don't need >locks. I saw some metal racks on a Vanagon in a...
• Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:30:52 -1000
  ...I'm willing to forego a spiritual connection with my vehicle in order to have air-conditioning, heat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:52:17 -0700
  ...I am considering getting rid of the 88 for parts and keeping the power windows, cruise, and power locks for the 90. But I...
• Re: clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:50:54 -0600
  ...The proper test is to raise the van, then with a big set of > groove joint pliers, (Channel Locks), squeeze the joint. If you...
• Re: Question about key lock tabs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 01:13:10 -0700
  ...I do not do the 6 wafer locks as I don't have the newer, proper code gun cutter and carriages to handle the...
• Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 10:25:18 +0200
  ...on can rotate freely. The viscous coupling only works (that means: locks) under (considerable) load. It won't have any problems at all just...
• FS: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:16:51 -0600
  ...Blue exterior, rust free Grey Interior Fiberglass bumpers and side skirts Power Door Locks Power Windows Manual Transmission Jump seats Flip up Table Rear...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:01:46 -0500
  Don't be fooled by wheel locks, either. My son had the wheel lock "key" stolen from his car. (I guess they were going...
• Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:08:21 EST
  ...Take the key and handle to a locksmith and he'll set the lock in the door to the key for about $15. Or...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:13:31 -0500
  ...A good locksmith (like Steve Sandlin, on this list) can do that. No reason to replace everything else. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc...
• Cruise Control for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:09:36 +0000
  ...unless you diligently search Ebay.  But that system is so wonderful; locks in tight-tight-tight.  I have had to replace the Servo a...
• Re: locking engine hatch
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 08:00:48 -0700 (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...
• Re: preventing theft/Reply
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:38:09 -0600
  ...But how to best deter the small time > hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? > > Alarms, hidden cutoff switches, steering wheel locks, or just > "fuggedaboudit...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 17:19:06 -0600
  ...wrenches, pliers, needle nose, cutters, large cresent wrench and large > channel locks, Bentley, Hoses, wire and VOM. And the most useful tool- > AAA Card...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 13 May 2005 11:27:10 -0700
  ...that balances with the "one-screw to remove the outside door handle" VW design which has saved me so much time as a locksmith...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:40:43 -0700
  Yes, mine has rubber mats, stationary wings, metal dash, tweed upholstery, power locks and power/heated rearview mirrors. Gracias, Miguel On Tue, Nov 25...
• Re: A bit more on keys...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:58:07 -0300
  ...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: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:19:03 -0800
  ...guns then, finally, we'll be save > (or more and better locks, more cops, more more more more more more), > > Leo Lipert > > San Juan...
• Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:55:25 -0400
  ...The hardware supplied with the rack locks it to the base. - The rack can be removed when you are not toting bikes (leaving only...
• Re: Water tank refill key?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 18 May 2007 13:48:19 -0400
  ...didn't know about BusDepot and took my Westy to a locksmith. He picked the lock and replaced it with a keyed cabinet lock...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:02:20 -0800
  ...Chris Paquette <cxp36@YAHOO.COM> > >>> I'd be interested to hear recommendations on a "Club" type security > device - > >>> the type of thing one locks...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:49:46 -0400
  ...It didn't lessen the > > theft rate at all, it just put the owners at higher risk of personal > > injury. > > And biometric locks, e...
• 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
  Historical mailing list - Eric Levine
  Thu, 4 May 2006 00:09:37 EDT
  ...Lubricated the doors and locks, now my doors open like butter (was having trouble with my back door lock and passenger side lock was...
• RE: Rusting seams and other hard to fix rust problems.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 14:51:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...But it won't get any rustier! The oil locks out both water and air. It works, it's cheap, less filling, tastes great...
• FS:1990 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:17:37 EST
  ...cruise control; power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors; super air conditioning; fog lamps; Kenwood stereo cassette with 10-disc CD changer and 4 upgraded...
• Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:44:08 -0700
  ...Their employees seem to attract a supply of them so they have boxes of used rack parts, sometimes locks included. Inexpensive! I "clipped" the...
• 80-84 sliding door latch "fix"
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 18:54:58 -0700
  ...A tiny spring breaks > and then the little black knob won't stay up and the door locks itself > every time you close it...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:29:56 -0600
  ...wrote: >> >> But wait, I'm looking for a cap, not a locksmith...... >> Miguel >> >> I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways...
• Dream Camper For Sale � October 1999!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 11:06:54 -0700
  ...New Michelin MXT reinforced tires on Mag wheels 205/70R14 (103,000 - miles) Power door locks, power windows, power steering, power mirrors 4 speed...
• Door locking problems
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:28:48 -0700
  ...1) When everything is hooked up, all the locks(driver, passenger, sliding door and hatch lock) all lock - and promptly unlock. 2) When I...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:28:12 -0800
  ...on the ignition. > Last question is about a new set of locks. The lock cylendar on my rear > gate is damaged so it no...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:36:14 -0500
  My 87 has two keys one for the ignition and all other locks except for the sliding door and gas cap which use one...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...connects to the steering column >Trailing Arms >All the door handles, locks.....including all sliding door hardware >Instrument cluster >Seats and swivels, if available...
• Re: Galvanic rust protection, rust repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 95 22:12:27 EDT
  ...the salt belt, fuel line ends, a/c line ends, door locks, door lock posts, every nut bolt etc, first a whitish ozidation through...
• Could it by Blow by revisited and questions answered
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:35:50 -0400
  ...I have a whole list actually, now the power locks are wigging out - the passenger side doesn't open and the driver and side...
• Re: power locks: + mode, - mode or vacuum?? wireless entry system install
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:27:42 +0000
  Let me know what you find out. I was trying to do the same thing but found some very odd results. I would have...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:11:43 -0800
  ...take two 13mm wrenches (box or open), channel locks or the sort, and a big flat blade screwdriver and shimmy yourself under the bus...
• Re: Just Kampers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 23:17:52 -0500
  ...I have seen a lot of > vanagons with worn locks and these seem to be a bargain. Has anyone on > the list actually received...