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• 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:17:04 -0800
  Hi all, I decided to fit an aftermarket central locking and alarm kit into my van, and everything went swimmingly until it came to...
• Re: '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:27:52 -0800
  ...My experience involved the locks locking themselves immediately after unlocking/opening the driver's door. everytime I pulled up the peg on the windowsill...
• Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:48 -0700
  ...one of these days ....might get the central Locking working ....I've seen many late vans with dodgey central locking too. Whatever Volvo did...
• Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:56:57 -0800
  ...Could not get the locking filler cap to budge. Looking at the pictures here: h ttp://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 19:07:21 -0400
  hey y'all, on the synchro, does the middle differential have the locking unit on it or the rear differential? i was just wondering...
• Re: Question about Central Locking System
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 May 2011 22:48:15 -0400
  ...Question about Central Locking System Hey all, I've got central locking in my van, but have never actually used it (doesn't work...
• Re: Engine Performance vs Tire Size/Comments Redux
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 23:42:42 -0600
  ...a nice crate from Germany > a > locking 5.43:1 final drive gear box set and a locking front diff to > match. > speed due...
• Re: [Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 19:45:51 -0700
  ...That's when I found a locking cap at a wrecking yard that my key happened to fit. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe...
• Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 06:38:07 -0800
  ...1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking > Well, the VIN is Higher, so I will check #3. Replacing the other higher > fuse brought the AC back...
• for syncros ... check it out!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 18:37:06 -0500
  http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter dual locking diffs, 16" wheels, double-cab pickup. :)
• Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:16:26 -0700
  I am continuing to troubleshoot my Central Locking, and am finding that the back to lock actuators are fine, but the front two appear...
• Re: Tailgate lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:25:31 -0700
  ...Power locking and without power > locking.Most everybody has them .I think they are about $50. The early ones have a button that stick...
• Re: '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 11:47:56 -0600
  ...Monday, December 27, 1999 4:27 AM Subject: '87 Power Locks locking and unlocking by themselves, stove grate source. > Hi List, > > The other day...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:10:56 -0700
  ...BenT > On Jul 14, 2019, at 10:08 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote: > > Anyone have a locking gas cap for sale? Mine...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:27:18 -0800
  > how many of you out there have a seperate key for your locking gas cap > because you lost your cap and got a used...
• New Diffs from Weddle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 13:12:27 -0700
  FYI: http://weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-dif ferentials Cheers, Jeff
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:48:22 -0700
  Send picture to confirm diagnosis. ;-) David(dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >Hi all, > >I decided to fit an aftermarket central locking and alarm kit into my van, >and...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:31:24 -0500
  ...If the locking action helps at all the bolted connection has really failed and the only advantage of the locking action is to prevent...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:41:28 -0400
  ...Is there an aftermarket > > > alternative? > > > I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking one; the idea of losing a > gas > > > cap > > > key and...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 08:29:33 -0700
  ...I think the light indicates that the locking diff has locked or unlocked, not that the knob has been pulled or pushed. The locking...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:25 -0700
  On Sep 16, 2010, at 6:54 AM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > BenT and others have mentioned me for the locking gas...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:09:22 -0500
  <<Is there a difference between the "Older" and "Newer" locking gas caps? A friend with an '87 Westy uses his ignition key to open...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Stuhr
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:19:04 +0000
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• Re: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:14:19 -0800
  ...With the rack mounted to the car the tie rod locking notch is on the topside of the rack and it would take some...
• Key made for water fill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:10:37 -0700
  ...I never read threads on locking water fill caps but now it's relevant to me- can a key be made for the water...
• Re: Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:25:24 -0700
  ...Problem with cental locking system To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 12:38 PM Hi, My doors will lock and...
• Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:35:16 -0500
  ...The later filler, which is all that is available as a replacement, uses a locking cover, and is hinged at the bottom. It takes...
• Re: Securing table
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:50:18 -0800
  ...Securing table That should read "they areN'T holding" In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets along with...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:07:10 -0600
  ...nothing is "pre-wired". > if you're interested, i have a complete vanagon power/central locking setup for > sale..
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:33:24 -0700
  ...Non-locking gas cap | |Glad I caught this thread. I noticed my gas cap missing from my '86 a |couple weeks ago (currently not...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 9 May 2011 20:59:41 -0400
  i was of the impression you could put an LSD in an auto, but not a locking LSD. Please correct me if I'm...
• Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 12:13:59 -0800
  ...locks, alloy rims, always stored inside, never used off-road, rear locking diff (it works i tested it). My questions are 1) what is...
• Fw: D6 locking compound
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 10:08:30 -0500
  > Bentley makes some references to use D6 locking compound (in my case: > putting ouside door handle back on). What is it and where do...
• Locking mechanism for sliding door 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:44:07 -0400
  ...I am getting it back to perfect!! #1 The sliding door locking mechanism's spring is weak and supporting the upper jaw. (So it...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:48:51 -0500
  ...Aha, but this is an aftermarket central locking system - my '85 didn't come with central locking. The system didn't push enough power...
• Re: [Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:42:58 MST
  ...Get the locking cap. It's twice the money, but you'll never leave it on a gas pump, so it'll wind up...
• Re: Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 18 May 2015 22:34:13 -0700
  ...http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Locking_Storage_Drawer_Front_Drivers_Seat_p/rmw-lsd01dr.htm > On May 18, 2015, at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest...
• Re: thinking about selling vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:26:45 EST
  ...I bought a five speed from them with a locking diff. The locking diff acted up and they removed the diff and gave me...
• locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:56:33 -0800
  ...It is very possible to put a locking rear diff in the 2wd tranny and during a rebuild is the best time. That is...
• Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:19:53 -0600
  > Still no luck finding the > code. Maybe "code red"...? Richard
• WTB: rebuildable Syncro trans with locking diff
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:01:53 -0800
  Please pmail details such as location, condition, and asking price. I'm in 94128. Thanks, -- BenT
• Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 07:11:21 -0400
  ...Rear engine, rear wheel drive, locking rear... it is a poor man's Syncro. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18...
• Re: Rear hatch lock for electronic locking system
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:47:26 -0700
  ...hatch lock for my 1987 2wd that does hace the electric > locking system (although it doesen't work) I also need the little weatchr...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:09:40 -0800
  ...with an open > differential and I'd like to have a locking differential. But I > like the 5 > speed so how about fitting a...
• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:12:29 PDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a > > universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by > > locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:44:04 EDT
  ...if your interested, i have a complete vanagon power/central locking setup for sale.. chris
• Re: Funny central locking behaviour ...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:05:12 -0700
  At 6/10/2007 11:58 PM, Zoltan wrote: >Hi guys, >I worked on the central locking system. The pass. side did not work...
• Re: Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 21 May 2010 07:58:56 -0700
  ...That part number if anybody wants it (for a non-locking one, that is because none of the locking ones worked) is 6808 and...
• Fix loose CV bolts!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 12:27:15 -0400
  ...One of them eventually fell out leaving the locking plate free to move around on the other bolt. The locking plate actually cut through...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:46:25 -0500
  ...Jim On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 8:05 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Vanagon folks, > > Can the locking strip around...
• Gas cap question.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 08:49:41 -0700
  Was the original gas cap the same on as the Rabbit,etc? I am getting tired of a locking gas cap.
• Re: Power Door Locks - Continuous Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:29:14 -0800
  ...Budd Premack wrote: > My 87 Wolfsburg has a locking (non-locking?) problem. > > When the driver's side power door lock is engaged (*) (either by...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:47:04 -0600
  ...cam locking plate (metal bar that goes into the slot at the back of the cam) Injector pump locking pin Tensioner adjustment tool The...
• 87 Syncro parts
  Historical mailing list - David Price
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:55:42 -0700
  I am looking for a front to rear drive shaft coupler/decoupler and front LOCKING differential. Reward for parts location offered. dp
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 09:41:52 -0600
  <Is this so you can have the pleasure of locking yourself out?> That's what I was thinking! <LOL>
• Re: Locking lug nut/high lift jack
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:49:35 -0700
  ...I went to get a locking lug nut just cause. > > I could only find them in sets of 4. If they were a buck...
• syncro locking differential stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:40:21 EDT
  help, on the way to college today i noticed that in my 87 vanagon syncro gl that the rear locking differential lock was stuck...
• Re: Source for "self locking" exhaust hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 May 2001 09:49:53 -0700
  ...my '86 Westy. > > Anyone know where I can get the self-locking nuts I hear > I am supposed to use? > > thanks, > > Steve -- Stuart MacMillan...
• Q: central locking system
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 28 May 1999 00:00:38 -0500
  ...The result gained me all doors working properly, but no locking or unlocking of other doors from the drivers door. I switched the drivers...
• Re: How to rebuild power steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 05:53:48 EST
  ...The hardest part in going to be the removal of the locking devices that keep the cast end pieces on the central tube. These...