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  • Re: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:08:27 -0600
    ...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: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:23:16 -0500
    ...My '91 Carat > (Automatic, Air, PW, Central Locking) is still running > strong. But, I'm really considering an "upgrade" to a more > powerful engine...
  • Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:30:07 -0700
    ...and aft facing jump seats, z-bed rear seat, window snap in curtains ............cruise control, central locking. rear table that folds into the side...
  • Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:25:23 -0700
    ...Let's say $500 with > labor assuming the vehicle already had central locking. > > Locking front differential $1k. Decoupler, $1k installed. Overhaul of > transmission with...
  • Re: SA GRILL
    Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:12:48 +0200
    ...fuel range 508 km It comes standard with an audio system, central locking, aircon, power steering, power windows and a security system, but with...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:43:24 -0600
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently > replaced. > > Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ > > Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • Re: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:07:28 -0500
    ...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: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:05:24 -0500
    It is probably easier to lock ones stupid self outside the bus with central locking: Leave key in ignition at campground, say, or in...
  • '87 Wolfsburg, Fuse Block problem
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 6 Apr 1997 22:10:09 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Things were'nt going too well, so I decided to disable the 'central locking system' by removing 'box' relay/fuse #23. Couldn't find...
  • Re: Anybody heard of these guys?
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:36:21 +0000
    ...The one that they purchased developed problems with the central locking system, and JDB took it back in a fixed the problems. I looked...
  • Re: Vanagon crash article
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 28 Oct 2003 23:30:17 +1300
    ...The van's low battery was causing the central locking to open, so some bastard climbed in, knocked it out of gear and kicked...
  • Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:25:29 -0500
    ...Took me a while to figure out the locking/unlocking sequence on the rear hatch relative to other doors being locked or not. It...
  • Re: Headlights Out
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 13 Nov 1998 20:30:14 -0800
    ...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: better seats
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 12 Jan 2002 23:50:42 +1200
    ...May HAVE to fit that tilt Corona steering column, just to be able to get in & out! And the central locking & power windows will...
  • Re: 82 Westy w/Porsche 3.2 Carrera Engine FS
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 23:39:04 +1200
    ...an impulsive buyer) and buying Electric-Life electric window kit, remote central locking, remote start/alarm/window-closer and Ben Tan's 16" Mercedes...
  • What about this specific actuator in an 89?
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 08:43:12 -0800
    ...Door lock actuator question >> >> >> Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking >> systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides...
  • Re: Solar Charging?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:55:00 -0700
    ...extension cord so that the panel can be taken off the locking roof rack and propped up in the sun while the van is...
  • Re: Headlights Out
    Historical mailing list - Steven Min
    Thu, 12 Nov 1998 12:42:44 -0800
    ...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: Toyota Hiace luxury diesel vans cheap
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:31:26 -0500
    ...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: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:05:51 +0200
    I would replace all wiring running from door to door (central locking, window motors...), and everything leading into the doors from the fusebox. Got...
  • AW: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 14 Dec 2002 21:49:05 -0800
    ...Hey- how about one of those central locking servos to open the license plate lid?-Hit the switch just before the intersection-the license...
  • Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 10:14:50 -0800
    ...Battery recovered enough to operate the central > locking. Just. Had it checked. In bright sunligh it put out > considerably more juice then the previous...
  • re New Westfalia Brochure
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Mar 1996 22:13:01 -0700
    ...can tell from reading the manuals, some of the differences include: - locking struts on the poptop, as opposed to gas struts; - curtains instead of...
  • Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:05:47 +0000
    ...option as it is, I'm tempted to just delete the Central locking system and go purely mechanical. Thanks, -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia...
  • FS: 87 Westy in PA. $6900
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:30:06 -0400
    ...4 speed, air conditioning (works), power windows (work), central locking system (doesn't work), factory cruise control (doesn't work). AM/FM/CD Changer...
  • Aux Battery: cabin light wiring
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 01 Dec 1996 18:10:10 -0800
    ...The 1986 (late) to 1989 years has central locking also connected. In the Westfalia the counter light beside the rear seat on the LHS...
  • Re: Power door locks, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:13:54 -0800
    ...not fix the problem. >Bentley is all but silent on the central locking system... > >Thanks in advance. > >Steve Ward >'87 Westy Syncro GL _________________________________________________________________ Get...
  • Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:50:38 -0700
    ...However the 86 shows fuses for possibly Aux heater fuse 1 Aux heater fuse 2 Emergency horn system Central locking Power windows Butt warmer...
  • Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:24:35 -0800
    ...My '91 Carat (Automatic, Air, PW, >Central Locking) is still running strong. But, I'm really considering an >"upgrade" to a more powerful engine...
  • Re: throttle cable replacement
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:19:19 -0400
    ...Secure it to the pedal pivot locking barrel bolt. And once you are happy you have the throttle all the way closed, and pedal...
  • Re: 1984 for sale
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:13:51 -0700
    ...tach, central locking, AC etc. Auto trans and power windows would be options..and not desirable ones particularly for me. they are a real...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:47:44 -0700
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently >> replaced. >> >> Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ >> >> Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • Re: My 1st Vanagon Road trip
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:04:12 -0700
    ...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: Red star
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 9 May 2002 22:34:27 -0700
    ...driver seats with arm rests, AC, PS, Power Windows, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking... a very very nice T3! There are several T3 'stars' - Blue...
  • Re: Problem with cental locking system
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 3 Sep 2008 05:58:49 EDT
    ...a message dated 02/09/2008 5:06:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: ETKA is not going to...
  • Re: True Grit---
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 27 May 2002 20:27:55 +1200
    ...electric window kit incl one-touch/pressure sensor $240.00 remote central locking kit $295.00 alarm/remote start/widow closer $168.00 front...
  • Re: Door lock actuator question
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:34:03 +1100
    ...Door lock actuator question > > > Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking > systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides...
  • Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:50:50 -0800
    ...My '91 Carat (Automatic, Air, PW, >> Central Locking) is still running strong. But, I'm really considering an >> "upgrade" to a more powerful engine...
  • Re: FS: parting out '87 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:06:36 PDT
    ...paid 450 for the sliding door (with central locking)... >From: k1cajun <k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM> > >Well, after installing a new water pump last weekend, I...
  • Re: Door lock actuator question
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 09:38:43 -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...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle $7700
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:42:56 -0400
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently replaced. > >Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ > >Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
    ...Estima = Previa) *Radar/laser detector/jammer, to be hidden eventually *Remote central locking (Electric-Life) *Remote start (Electric-Life) -Reversing camera, bumper-mount (J...
  • Tire review: RE: [Syncro] On the road again!
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:13:28 -0700
    ...http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Scorp ion+A%2FT Sean Garrett Central AZ 1987 Syncro, 2.5 Subaru (his...
  • Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
    Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:03:01 -0400
    Eugene- I have traveled extensively through Mexico/Central America and I would strongly advise NOT traveling with a lot of valuables. Have them shipped...
  • Rear Hatch Power Lock Fix
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sun, 26 Jul 1998 20:41:25 -0400
    ...the constantly locking itself when I closed it rear hatch lock today, this seems a fairly common malady on late central locked Vanagons. This...
  • Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
    Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
    Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:00:00 -0400
    ...wrote: > > I would replace all wiring running from door to door (central locking, > window motors...), and everything leading into the doors from the fusebox...
  • Re: fitting other seats from different makes into the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:32:23 +1200
    ...In a T3 Vanagon this would be impossible, necsessitating either climbing out of the seat to unlock the door or central locking. I couldn...
  • Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
    ...MODIFICATIONS AS AT 6-9-2002 GOT=x ITEM ELECTRICS (NONENGINE) x electric windows - Electric-Life x electric locking - remote central, 4 doors - Electric...
  • Subject: Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 16 May 2005 16:43:23 -0700
    ...We have very high winds up here and in the Sacramento and Central Valley and if those winds can't suck my trim-deficient...
  • Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
    ...Estima = Previa) > *Radar/laser detector/jammer, to be hidden eventually > *Remote central locking (Electric-Life) > *Remote start (Electric-Life) > -Reversing camera, bumper-mount (J...
  • Re: My 1st Vanagon Road trip
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:49:57 -0700
    ...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: Rear Hatch Power Lock Problem
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:16:27 8
    ...the constantly locking itself when I > closed it rear hatch lock today, this seems a fairly common malady on > late central locked Vanagons. This...
  • Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
    Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 10:32:08 -0800
    ...Battery recovered enough to operate the central > > locking. Just. Had it checked. In bright sunligh it put out > > considerably more juice then the previous...
  • Re: Anybody heard of these guys?
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:59:51 -0700
    ...The one that they purchased developed problems with the central locking system, and JDB took it back in a fixed the problems. I looked...
  • Re: Increasing security in Vanagon, Cabinet locks
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:01:54 -0500
    ...Jim On Jul 10, 2006, at 2:03 PM, Lon Bordin wrote: > Eugene- > I have traveled extensively through Mexico/Central America and I would...
  • Re: umbrella question about reliability
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:58:34 -0600
    ...front tires, cruise control, central locking to name three. But everything else is good, and the car has never left me stranded anywhere. Now...
  • Door locks lead to dead batt...and my intro
    Historical mailing list - miles2go
    Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:16:49 -0700
    ...They haven't been locking the vehicle for over a year because if they do, something remains energized and leads to a dead battery...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:09:54 -0700
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently > replaced. > > Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ > > Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
    ...EXTERIOR Full body side panesl with integrated bumpers Metallic paint Rear wiper and washer INTERIOR Central locking system the Option Packages table has changed...
  • Opening rear hatch from inside, was: Winter camping HEAT
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:48:50 -0500
    ...Examine the locking mechanism on the door. Press the button while the door is locked, and while it s unlocked. Use your finger to...