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• Re: GPS for farsighted eyes?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:51:36 -0800
  ...As a locksmith with the Los Angeles Unified School District, I spend my days driving from school to school. With something upwards of 800...
• Re: My Van
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:15:39 -0400
  ...Working the > electric door locks now. Put in a new headlight switch. Soon to get a Jay > Brown headlight relay kit and install it...
• Re: My Van
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:16:29 -0500
  ...Working the >> electric door locks now. Put in a new headlight switch. Soon to get a Jay >> Brown headlight relay kit and install it...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:37:52 -0400
  ...dawsonsld@aol.com> wrote: > > > I have a 1986 Vanagon with manual locks. My rear hatch door will not > > unlock. The lock will turn and...
• Re: Porta-potti boxes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:48:54 -0700
  ...for my TP, some deodorizer, the doggie leashes and my bike locks inside... I used 3/4" birch ply for the top and some...
• Extra storage (for all vanagons) WAS: Lockable Cover for the Westy...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:38:11 -0700
  ...I have seen them with or without locks. In a non Westie, one could be built on both sides. The compartment would be moderately...
• Re: radio help (Sorry, my mistake)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 19:52:58 -0800
  ...lock up? Not so! It's only the Heidelberg 5 that locks up permanently after three tries. The 93-later Golf-Jetta, Etc ,radios...
• More ant-theft Qs Wedge/Club?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:22:13 EST
  ...And I've cut them back to two packs a day. ;) Has anyone had luck with that locking device that locks the clutch or...
• Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:12:31 -0500
  ...The rear hatch should, too; > later pushbuttons were slightly different, as were ones with power locks, > but the hatch is the same. Also, some...
• Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:38:26 -0700
  ...I also added power door locks at the same time. The alarm is primarily for deterring theft of the contents, and The Club + alarm...
• Re: Axxess plastic key
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:35:25 -0400
  ...If your door locks are extremely worn, it > MIGHT go in, but I doubt it. The Axxess brand is used by WalMart, > Home Depot...
• Re: diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:10:44 -0500
  ...It is a conventional rear end with a clutch package over top, that locks the 2 wheels together. If and only if there is...
• Re: Heavy Duty Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dan Bertschi
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:41:15 -0400
  I recently bought a new battery for my wife's SAAB 900S (power windows, locks, etc) and found a battery type at New Castle...
• '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 17:00:15 -0700
  ...Suddenly locks into gear. First, > reverse, third. second and fourth won't engage. If I mess w/ it for a > bit, I can get...
• Re: Vanagon Safety Honda Element
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:22:56 -0800
  ...diesel) 5 spd man., simple gauge layout, and though inconvenient, manual windows, locks and no extra frivilous elec. BS. Camper: One LP burner, fridge...
• Re: Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:14:46 -0800
  ...and get a key that > possibly will fit all my other locks except the > right door..? The back door > I of course never had...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 17:34:40 -0700
  ...Left screw locks it, and right one adjusts it IIRC. My hearing ain't so good, so I used an ohm meter to check...
• Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:57:31 -0700
  Thanks -- my son's a locksmith, I'll hand this email and the handle over to him. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:48:37 -0700
  ...317HP motor, Head lights, air-bags, traction control, contemporary radio, Remote locks, 4 HD disk brakes, hitch receiver w/ wiring (you can tow!), 3...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" for sale!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:43:58 -0800
  ...Maybe this would interest one of >you? > >It's a home built camper, 90.000 kms, front and rear diff locks, a winch >built...
• Re: Looking at a used Carat needs your advice
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 2003 12:32:40 -0400
  ...1991 Vanagon Carat - new pics! - $3900 1991 Vanagon Carat auto, ps, pb, power windows and locks, cruise, blue on gray, weekender interior with removable...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:28:40 -0700
  ...As a locksmith, I recommend getting a spare key made and put it between the license place and the flip-down oil/water filler...
• 2 syncros 4 sale - is this a list member?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:06:05 -0400
  ...The red one has a locking rear diff, no a/c, no power windows or locks. The red one has a little rust behind...
• Re: Fuse confusion - in Los Angeles!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:31:07 -0700
  ...pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Sorry - 1990 Westy, automatic, AC, power windows, locks, etc. I live in > > North Hollywood (Los Angeles) CA. We have the...
• Re: Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:57:26 -0700
  ...locksmith if >>> you lock yourself out of your house, a free one day rental car in case of >>> an accident, trip insurance, etc, locksmith...
• On the Road Again....
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:59:22 -0500
  ...Like the electric window and door locks were being worked on and just left. Missing rear bumper, Front brake disks may need replacing and...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
  ...exist) and retrofit a locking rear differential (done), Power Steering, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power/Heated Mirrors, and a full camping Interior:-) Cory '86...
• Re: wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:07:15 -0800
  ...Any idea what could be causing this behavior? 4) When running the wiring harness for the windows, mirrors, and door locks I notice two...
• FS: '86 Syncro with '91 Subaru 2.2L. Tacoma/Seattle, WA
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Holtgrieve
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:26:19 -0800
  ...No differential locks. What it needs: Currently the motor runs, but the mixture is significantly off and therefore probably not drivable. My guess is...
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500 its a Wolfsburg Edition (Carat)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 11 May 2008 22:17:09 -0700
  ...it has the jumpseats, side table, power mirrors, full fiberglass bodykit, alloys, sofabed, possibly power windows and power locks and cruise.... its worth a...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:59:07 -0800
  ...past summer I got a hold of all the keyed door locks and >> ignition/wiper/turn assembly and mine does the same thing as...
• Re: Parts from the Bus Stop
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 11:36:23 -0400
  ...i am in the process of replacing all of the locks (rear hatch, cargo door, and both front doors) on my 65' westy from...
• Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 15:44:15 -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...
• 86 Syncro Westie for sale $2,000 Canadian
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:56:24 -0500
  ...Surface rust underneath - Propane tank VERY rusty - All three door handles / locks gone - Most tires flat... and unsuited for weight of van - Driveshaft out...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 16 May 2004 23:41:22 -0400
  ...The > Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks front and rear at the same > time - I never could see the logic behind this...
• Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:56:16 +1300
  ...The second, after over a week connected, just managed to put enough charge in to operate all of the locks... but not enough to...
• Sliding Door Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 11:18:40 -0600
  ...your key works in this handle, or visit your friendly local locksmith. -- Jon B Kanas 303-678-0658 kanas@qadas.com Boulder County Colorado...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:57:22 -0500
  ...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: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:45:30 -0500
  ...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: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 23:30:40 -0800
  ...Wish I had them then instead of a pair of channel locks that got the job done but took far longer than the cable...
• VANAGON DRAG RACES!......which is actually a faster Vanagon....th e 1.9L timed at 5 degrees BTDC or the 2.1L.......is there a noticable dif ference?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:12:02 -0500
  ...85' Westy 1.9L.....white, PW, PM, PDL, Clifford alarm which locks the doors and rolls up the windows....nice touch SA grill, H...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 06:58:34 -0700
  Until I find the time to rewire the drivers door power locks (with everything behind the fuse box it's a pain) all my...
• Re: Snake Oil! Wurth it!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:21:40 -0400
  ...I hit all the door and hatch latches with the Wurth and now the locks all snap to even below zero F. Good stuff...
• Re: Strangest thing you've found in a new bus?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:41:08 -0500
  ...Further investigation reveals a nice pair of channel locks crammed in there. I look at the other side and there is a nice swiss...
• UPDATE!! Need door lock/latch assembly for front door, 90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:29:26 -0500
  ...I don't think it makes a difference, but I have power door locks. > > > > Thanks, > > Debra Clark >
• Re: Dealer offers 10K for 91 Carat with 11.8K book value....is it a rip....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Oct 1994 23:32:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Add Custom Wheels $150 Add Cruise Control $100 Add Power Door Locks $50 Add Power Windows $100 Add Leather Seats $175 Add Anti-Lock...
• Re: Westfalias For Sale in Ca.
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 11 May 1999 17:15:35 -0700
  ...clean > > > inside. > > > > > > 1991 VW Westfalia, White ,auto,air, power windows,door locks,cruise > > > control,amfm casette > > > 59k original mileage, one owner, van ,runs,drives...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:51:13 -0700
  ...I've used wd40 for locks, but it evaporates too quickly . . . used Power Lube and it lasted longer than wd40 . . . . but can't find...
• Re: orphan wire behind fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:49:49 -0700
  ...The van is '88 Westy, with AT, power mirrors, power door locks, power windows and cruise control. I have a Bentley, but my mind...
• Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:48:04 -0500
  ...So you have to bring the car to the locksmith. Even my local VW dealer does not do these late model VW keys. Jim...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 04:42:39 +0100
  ...more difficult for the fluid to become sheared and the > coupling locks up." I suppose you knew how the viscous coupling worked > but I...
• WG: Westie 4x4 [not quite VW] / big brother is watching
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Mon, 5 May 97 13:00:17 UT
  ...Front and rear diff-locks are options. Some scanned *.JPG-pictures of interior and exterior were to large for the mailing list, but are...
• 85 Parts needed - handles and more
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lutomski
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 11:01:57 -0500
  ...Someone to recommend to me how to replace all my locks (they all rusted on the way back over the ocean.) Nice to have...
• Re: Which Vanagon to get?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:27:05 -0500
  ...I, personally, like the creature comforts provided by my power windows,locks and mirrors and will put up with the higher maintenance required of...
• Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
  ...20 amp - main fuse for aux heater >20 amp - central door locks >20 amp - automatic fuse for power windows > >color codes for fuses (1986...
• Re: Power window not working...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:57:50 -0700
  ...Often times the wires get broken in the door jam rubber tube....this is usually why power mirrors or locks stop working. -Paul >I...
• Re: Sources for VW Video, books, toys & "Herbie" stuff
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 11 Sep 1994 13:07:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Common-Wattage-Ratings Eurovan-Fuel-Injection-data How-To-Rekey-Door-Locks How-to-Remove-Sliding-Windows Index-to-Vanagon-Technica NHTSA-Recalls-on...
• Re: Door buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:22:18 -0400
  ...Then when it latches let go of the handle and it locks. This is done so you get locked out. So yes, there is...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:22:59 -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...
• 1990 GL seater for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Wed, 10 May 2000 11:13:20 -0500
  ...143,000 miles 3rd owner, power windows, mirrors, & locks A/C with factory tinted windows professionally tinted windshield and rear window. New (8,000...