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  • Re: South African Vanagon: Source for parts? YES
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 13 Jan 2004 20:31:50 +1300
    ...It has the Audi 5-cylinder 2.6 >litre engine, 5-speed manual transmission, power steering, >electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and...
  • Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:55:35 -0700
    ...dome light isn't on. > The > Bentley manual mentions that the central locking has some sort of interface > with this circuit, but it doesn...
  • Re: Vanagon Antenna options
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 09:24:41 -0700
    ...The aftermarket ones > I've > seen are kind of wimpy. > > > > > NOT TRUE, the Antenna > "DELUXE, w/chrome base, top mount, > flush > locking tip, C23...
  • Re: Only opens when all locked ...
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:07:13 -0700
    ...open the hatch if I lock all the doors with the >> central locking feature. > > Zoltan ~ i usually fix this condition by cycling the lock...
  • Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 May 2012 16:20:54 -0700
    ...open anyway ? here is what is normal for all vanagons without central locking : the passenger's front door ...you push the button down with...
  • Re: What's a nice 90 worth?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:20:49 -0400
    ...The cruise control doesn't work, the central locking doesn't > lock centrally and it could use a set of rear tires. The heater...
  • Power locks and doors.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:44:58 -0700
    ...Thanks > > > >Tim > >87Wolfsburg > > I bought 4-door remote central locking from Electric-Life. Cost $295.00US. > They also have electric window kits for $240...
  • FS: '91 GL Vanagon (non-camper) in ABQ
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:54:23 EDT
    ...person says 5-speed???) No power package (crank windows and no central locking) RED!!!!!! (The best part) Grey interior, of course Bra Asking price...
  • '87 Westfalia GL for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 04 Sep 95 12:06:38 -0400
    ...white top (no mildew) Very good condition Power windows, power mirror Central locking Alarm, compass Cruise, Alloy wheels Records Cupholders Remote refrigerator temp readout...
  • Re: What's a nice 90 worth?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:02:20 EDT
    ...The cruise control doesn't work, the central locking doesn't > lock centrally and it could use a set of rear tires. The heater...
  • Immobilise the van?
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:30 -0700
    Hi all, I've been playing around with an aftermarket alarm, and I'm slowly getting everything connected (like the aftermarket central locking and...
  • Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
    Historical mailing list - jdd
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:12:09 -0400
    ...Even if it was just set up on hte drivers > side (for those of us without central locking), all would be good. The > other...
  • Sliding door remote lock (was Batteries & MXT's)
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:43:51 -0400
    On our 87 (with central locking), periodically, the brass contact pins on the side door get dirty and stop making good enough contact to...
  • Christmas List Idea
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:11:11 -0700
    ...So here She is ~ 1991 Full Westy Syncro 5MT + Rear Locker ~ Power Windows & Mirrors, Central Locking, Cruise Con' ~ 1 Owner since 1991 ~ 189208Mi's...
  • Power door locks, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 01:54:57 -0800
    ...Bentley is all but silent on the central locking system... Thanks in advance. Steve Ward '87 Westy Syncro GL
  • Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:48:40 +1200
    ...Why did they not continue this system? Of course all of this can be avoided by fitting a remote central locking system, as I...
  • Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:24:26 -0700
    ...option as it is, I'm tempted to just delete the Central locking system and go purely mechanical. Thanks, -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
  • Re: Vanagon Antenna options
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 4 Jun 2008 05:58:10 EDT
    ...a message dated 03/06/2008 9:19:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: The local car wash ate...
  • Rather odd EV `road test'
    Historical mailing list - M. Grant
    Fri, 1 Mar 1996 20:08:33 +0000 (GMT)
    ...litre fuel injection, 5 cylinder, 4WD, rear diff lock, electric windows, central locking, five speed gearbox, rev counter, heated electric mirrors and ABS. Cost...
  • Re: Eurovan Central Locking
    Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
    Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:07:36 -0500 (EST)
    > My 1995 EV-Winne has developed the irritating habit > of cycling its power door locks locked/unlocked > continually when the weather is wet. This...
  • Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:39:29 +0000
    ...North Central PA > > Hi Folks, > > My van wont start.... > > All was well when i last drove it (admittedly, almost a month ago) > Now, it...
  • FS 91 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 19:39:21 -0700
    ...2.1 litre 4-speed manual Power steering Electric Windows/mirrors Central locking Very clean and tidy 10 CD autochanger (subject to negotiation) It...
  • Re: Seppuku & 90'Westy power window motor. from Shogun.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:44:02 +1200
    ...folk also have remote window closers, remote starter/alarm and remote central locking systems, which I have also bought and am waiting to fit...
  • Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Tue, 6 Jun 2017 14:32:58 -0700
    ...North Central PA > > Hi Folks, > > My van wont start.... > > All was well when i last drove it (admittedly, almost a month ago) > Now, it...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:16:12 -0500
    Yes, That little bit of over-center force required to lock the support struts in place can be tough using the central cross bar...
  • '89 Syncro Westfalia, what price?
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:19:18 -0800
    ...Central locking, power windows. New brakes. Yadi, yadi, yada. Well, I just hope, it will go to someone who is goint take care of...
  • FS--88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Ed.---$2500.00
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:20:21 -0800
    ...Seats Table(folds into driver side panel, in rear passenger compartment) Central Locking(system works almost perfect, needs a wiring harness update) Alloy Wheels...
  • Re: Power window conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 5 Dec 2001 22:22:46 +1200
    ...window switches, bezels, wiring $65.00 Electric-Life also makes remote central locking systems (including tailgate), remote starters and remote window closers. I have...
  • Re: Central Locking - can't open rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:43:58 -0400
    Pull off the inside body panel it is just held in by plastics snaps and comes off fairly easily. If you can't do...
  • Re: Central Locking -- questions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 5 May 2011 16:09:54 -0500
    ...Rocket J Squirrel < > > > >> camping.elliott@gmail.com > > > >>> wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big > deal to...
  • Re: What's a nice 90 worth?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:29:44 -0700
    ...The cruise control doesn't work, the central locking doesn't >> lock centrally and it could use a set of rear tires. The heater...
  • Re: Am I crazy?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 00:12:37 -0800
    ...If the vehicle has central locking , power windows/mirrors these are getting old-expect replacement . Other things to check but not worry about is...
  • 87 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:15:46 -0700
    ...Silver Gray, manual trans, factory alloys, AC (needs charging), central locking, fiberglass bumpers.. One small dent on the left rear corner that's real...
  • Re: 91 Westfalia aux battery wiring problem?
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:27:21 -0700
    ...I ask because I had 2 relays set up for the central locking on the sliding door, and the first time I wired it...
  • my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:04:12 -0400
    ...Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all work fine. New CAT, new windshield...
  • Re: lock yer doors without keys?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:21:21 +1300
    ...This is in part why I have a remote central locking system to install when my 84 bus is back on the road. But...
  • Re: remote/keyless entry
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:36 -0400
    ...d highly >> > recommend to anyone who's experiencing typical automatic doorlock >> trickery. >> > Total cost for central locking kit + keyless entry = ~$120 >> > >> > Casey >> > '89 Bluestar >> > >> >
  • Rear Wiper Motor/Pump - no juice
    Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
    Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:08:36 -0400
    ...1991 Vanagon Carat, Automatic - Pwr Windows, Central Locking and Cruise Control. Standard two-speed front wipers, rear wiper and pump. Recently installed driving lights...
  • Re: Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 13:22:45 -0300
    >needed for locking. From this, I assume that the central position on the >dash assembly is for a center differential lock, although I've...
  • Re: Central Locking -- questions
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 5 May 2011 14:23:19 -0700
    ...Rocket J Squirrel < > > > >> camping.elliott@gmail.com > > > >>> wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is > it a big deal to...
  • 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: '89 Syncro Westfalia, what price?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 18:37:55 EST
    ...Removable Alpine radio/CD player. > Central locking, power windows. New brakes. Yadi, yadi, yada. > Well, I just hope, it will go to someone who...
  • Re: Well, it's over.
    Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
    Sun, 16 Jan 2000 23:41:45 EST
    ...Brad Spear Burnsville, Minnesota '72 Westy In a message dated 16-01-2000 21:55:58 PM Central Standard Time, SSGSPEAR@AOL.COM writes...
  • Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:54:03 -0700
    ...option as it is, I'm tempted to just delete the Central locking > system and go purely mechanical. > > Thanks, > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
  • Re: Door lock actuator question
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 08:22:12 -0500
    ...Door lock actuator question > > > Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking > systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides...
  • Headlights Out
    Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
    Thu, 12 Nov 1998 13:29:16 -0700
    ...s side door panel to unplug the connector to the central door locking system to disconnect it on that side of the vehicle and...
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:13:26 +1200
    ...be hidden eventually *Electric windows (more reliable than stock ones) *Remote central locking *Hella Raintronic autovariable-intermittent automatic wipers *Electric mirrors (from Hilux Surf...
  • Re: '89 Syncro Westfalia, what price?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:34:32 -0700
    ...Central locking, power windows. New brakes. Yadi, yadi, yada. Well, I just hope, it will go to someone who is goint take care of...
  • FS 89 Westy Syncro (maybe)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:41:37 -0700
    ...1989 GL Syncro Campmobile A/C, PS, PB, PW, Central Locking, AM/FM Cassette (aftermarket). Factory Alloy wheels. Engine replaced with genuine VW unit...
  • Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 12 Sep 2004 12:55:24 -0700
    ...Central locking system gremlins, passenger side window lift (it went CLUNK! and quit working), power window switches, sliding door locking mechanism...etc. -- +----------------------------------------------+ | You need...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:34:42 -0500
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently > replaced. > > Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ > > Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • Solar charger NOT to buy
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 21:03:15 +1300
    ...Battery recovered enough to operate the central locking. Just. Had it checked. In bright sunligh it put out considerably more juice then the previous...
  • Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 23:22:34 +1300
    ...items of triple electric sunroofs, aircon front & rear, power windows & mirrors, central locking, cool & hot box etc. Dunno what else it has (could have...
  • Re: Well, it's over.
    Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:52:50 EST
    ...Brad Spear '72 Westy (11 1/2 years with this one) In a message dated 16-01-2000 21:55:58 PM Central Standard...
  • Re: [Syncro] project syncro / parts van for sale-
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 24 May 2006 21:31:55 -0400
    ...complete 87 sunroof syncro, body - uh - > altered - for maximum approach angles [F&R}; motor runs ok, locking- > diff-trans works ok [tired 3rd gear...
  • Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:45:12 +1200
    ...one-touch driver's window unit $95.00 -4-door remote central locking system $295.00 -remote start with alarm w/extra channels $95...
  • My 1st Vanagon Road trip
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:05:29 -0400
    ...Central locking, works some of the time, on differing doors with no discernable pattern. Everything else seems to work. Noisy cabin and wind noise...
  • Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:23 -0800
    ...central locking for the doors. Power windows could be one also, but I don't regard those as desirable....... but central locking...........nice to...
  • Re: What's a nice 90 worth?
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:04:42 -0700
    ...The cruise control doesn't work, the central locking doesn't >>> lock centrally and it could use a set of rear tires. The heater...
  • Hello Gang, I'm back...
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:54:45 -0400
    Was away for a long time in Central Asia & the Orient. No vanagon content, heck, didn't see a ONE anywhere!!. Come home to...