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• sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:27:53 -0800
  ...The continued cycling will destroy all the > actuators and can also leave you with a dead battery. > > Since both front door locks are masters...
• Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:00:15 +0000
  Hey All On Friday Oct 30 Kelly Bauman wrote "With power door locks you can close the drivers and passengers doors, then with the...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:22:35 -0500
  In a message dated 96-11-25 23:35:08 EST, DEREKWH125@aol.com writes: << Does anyone out here have power door locks? If...
• various Vanagon tales�
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 22:06:12 -0500
  ...and, electric door locks, locks, locks=8A I had a hair raising but reasuring experinece of the second kind today which promts me to...
• Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 00:15:25 -1000
  >I really appreciate Steve's dedication and commitment to helping get a set of workable keys. I recommned Steve Sandlin, the Lock guy.< I...
• '90 syncro power locks
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 21:37:25 -0800
  ...The power locks work fine on the remainder of the locks on the van. Once the door is open it remains "unlocked", but as...
• Re: Not Vanagon, sticky locks, and a Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:50:27 -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...
• Re: Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:41:27 -0400
  ...I had my water key made by a local locksmith. And as Mark said, this guy had a bunch of keys to try first...
• door locks won't lock from inside
  Historical mailing list - Diana Broome
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:30:52 EST
  The automatic door locks in my '87 Westy are no longer automatic. That doesn't bother me but for some reason I'm unable...
• Re: sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:01:31 -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 hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:07:03 -0800
  If you have original locks and keys for your Vanagon, you locate the lock code off one of the locks. Easiest is the driver...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:20:26 -0600
  ...ago to > find that both the driver's and sliding door locks are frozen. Key will go > in but cannot turn them. Any ideas...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:05:56 -0800
  ...Wonder what our "list locksmith" Steve thinks about this...? Isn't Bange a locksmith too? Fellas? Cya, Robert
• Re: Rear Door latch stuck
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kerber
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 09:01:05 EDT
  ...While Stella has power windows and mirrors I'm not sure that she has power door locks. None the less I reconnected battery and...
• Electric Door Locks, 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Bebe
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 07:50:21 +0000
  ...Got another one, the electric door locks do not work, have to lock the door with the key each time. I've checked the...
• Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - John M Rossi
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:13:25 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, the place I ordered it from did not carry the locks to secure the rack to the vehicle. What exactly are these locks...
• '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source.
  Historical mailing list - Rouy Rogers
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 05:27:11 EST
  Hi List, The other day while washing my '87 Syncro Westy, the power door locks started locking and unlocking by themselves. Has this ever...
• Replacing door locks
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 16:18:38 -0800
  I need to replace me door locks. Someone on the list referred me to the website of one of the online Vanagon parts stores...
• switchblade keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:43:52 -0600
  I'm a locksmith specializing in Volkswagen. As far as adapting the new high security key to the Vanagon, I won't say it...
• comprehensive rekeying
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:40:28 -0500
  ...We see so many locks that quit working because they were incorrectly "modified." Please don't do this. Any good locksmith can do what...
• Re: automatic locks going haywire
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:17:23 -0800
  ...automatic locks going haywire >> Okay, when I unlock my door in my 88 wolfsburg the locks open >> and close frantically. > > Sounds like the driver...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:18:01 -0700
  ...Brake locks up in reverse >> >> Hi to all, >> I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Power door lock saga
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 22:25:45 -0400
  All The vehicle in question is an 87 Wolfie with power locks and auto tranny. I've got an 87 Syncro also with power...
• RE: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 09:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the key in them. They >work fine, just don't feel smooth. What...
• Power locks - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Morris
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:05:57 -0500
  The power locks seem to be going wacko on my Vanagon. Intermitantly it sounds like the mechanism is locking and un-locking. I cannot...
• Re: Yakima Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 07:36:23 -0700
  There should be a little number stamped on each of the locks, write them down, take them to a yakima dealer, have them order...
• Power door locks, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Ward
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 01:54:57 -0800
  I'm fighting the power door locks again. I'm wondering if anyone has had much experience in debugging these gadgets... I've taken...
• Re: you want a thread? i got a thread!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:15:45 EST
  In a message dated 11/9/00 9:59:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, jpalmer@MB.SYMPATICO.CA writes: << volkswagen has the lousiest locks...
• Re: central locks?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:17:23 -0800
  ...The Vanagon has the older rod style locks. While I couldn't get the locking to work on the tailgate of my '85, I...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:02:41 -0600
  ...Later Vanagons and Syncros used the ignition key, and used the same wafer positioning and geometry as other Vanagon locks. In many cases, the...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 May 2010 20:35:53 -0700
  ...It that is the case, then all locks should engage one you use the actuator in any of the locks. That us unless there...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:00:20 -0500
  ...My van has auto door locks and when I turn my key in either of the front door locks, the locks will unlock and...
• For you paddlers--a petition
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:52:58 -0500
  ...I have an online petition going to try to make the US Army Corps of Engineers reverse their decision to close the locks on...
• Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:18:22 -0500
  My new van has power locks ('90) and they had been working great. For whatever reason yesterday the rear tailgate was closed and cannot...
• Rear hatch will no longer lock, sliding door iffy
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:33:29 -0800
  It seems my rear hatch will no longet lock. � Ita a 1987 Wolfsburg with power locks (you lock the front passenger door and the...
• Re: Frozen door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 1994 08:52:10 EDT
  When it comes to door locks at very cold temps, I have found that adding oils of any type to locks is not a...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:55:35 -0400
  Does anyone know what years VW made steerings locks for vans? I've got a '62 bus and would like a lock for it...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:50:11 -0700
  ...What it does – With lock in horizonal key position, it remains Unlocked, while the other locks operate. With lock in vertical key position, it...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 10:24:28 -0400
  ...I'm not sure about the sliding door and rear hatch locks. Does anyone know if these can be disassembled and rekeyed like the...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:00:52 -0800
  Steve in Texas is good with Vanagon locks. He can supply a replacement lock and re-key it to match your existing locks. He...
• Rekeying door locks
  Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:43:58 -0400
  ...What is the procedure to have the lock mechanism match? Is this a dealer service item? Can a locksmith do it? I didn't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Aug 2002 - Special issue (#2002-943)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 16:48:45 -0400
  I have cam locks...they make me feel better but I don't really think they will stop anyone. --peace-- stu '91 Westy MZ...
• Re: Locating some cabinet Locks (and... is it a good idea?)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:27:14 -0300
  ...Also locks 'advertise' "valuable stuff behind here". Why not give them a good look at the stuff with-OUT ruining the cabinets. M On...
• Re: Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:48:33 -0400
  ...Any decent locksmith can "codecut" keys for you if he or she has that number. That may not solve your ignition problem. However, you...
• Re: Hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:12:28 -0700
  ...He has been the Vanagon list locksmith forever. He can fix whatever pickle you are in with the locks. http://www.steveslockshop.com/ Mark...
• Re: $58 vanagon lugnuts with locks vs $179 VW lugnuts-bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 12:42:20 EST
  I have sold a set of locks before for the front (lug bolts). I haven't seen them for the nuts, but I am...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:32:12 -0700
  ...the locks match, it makes more sense to get > the ignition lock pins changed to the same as the four other locks! WRONG! You...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 May 2010 22:19:19 -0700
  That's how the power locks on my Mom's '91 were configured - must have been intentional. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9...
• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 21:01:10 -0500
  ...I bought a used rear hatch lock so that I could install power door locks on it. Since this lock was different from the...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:49:57 -0500
  I did some work to the sticky locks. It's a pretty major improvement (so far). I pulled off the sliding door interior panel...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2012 06:50:08 -0400
  ...Brake locks up in reverse Hi to all, I have no idea why, but when I put it in reverse it soon locks up...
• Re: Power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 23:25:32 -0500
  Hello, A company named Autoloc has been advertising in the VW magazines a keyless entry unit that locks/unlocks, starts the engine, pops the...
• Door Locks keep recycling
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 10:57:01 -0500
  On my 1990 van, the power door locks are all of a sudden keep recyling from locked to unloacked. When I put the key...
• WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:30:12 -0400
  ...power windows, locks and mirrors; Auto tranny; Air Conditioning Syncro ok, but don't want to pay a premium for it. Anywhere in the...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:02:49 -0700
  Locksmiths stock all manner of locks and caps. They can also key your existing cap with any other key. Why don't you ask...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 15:25:31 -0700
  ...It will wear out quickly and could jam ignition locks, so they recommend that it only be used for emergency door opening. with the...
• Re: Locks for Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 22:16:33 -0700
  ...Locks for Alloy wheels i had access to some wheel locks for these type of lugnuts. the problem is the vendors will only sell...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:56:41 -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: Yakima Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:16:50 -0600
  ...most of these locks have a "master Key" that let's you put the core into place in whatever it is locking, and remove...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
  Speaking of Krytonite locks, they are making front page news these days. Apparently, it was discoverd that their theftproof bike U-locks can be...