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• Re: power lock problem
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:57:13 -0400
  Mine does this too, but I just pulled the fuse and lock the locks in the old fashioned way. On Wed, 13 Aug 1997...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 15 May 2010 09:57:37 -0700
  ...Hatch lock... That's how the power locks on my Mom's '91 were configured - must have been intentional. On Wed, May 12, 2010...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:52:56 -0800
  On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I cannot unlock or lock my driver's...
• Re: broken ignition lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 09:23:13 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe www.steveslockshop.com
• RE: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Sat, 26 Oct 96 13:38:00 PDT
  ...The lock on the driver's door of my '84 didn't work. My friend the locksmith took all the locks apart and sprayed...
• Re: hatch lock stick(some vana content)
  Historical mailing list - KG KG
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:20:27 -0600
  Just an update on locksmithing cost up here in Minneapolis-Steve said my problem should cost about $15 to fix. Well, one place said...
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:48:06 -0400
  In the later model Vanagons (my 91 Westy) with central locking the rear hatch is included. However it also can be permanently left locked...
• 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: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:23:56 -0700
  This is a common problem, more so with the 80-84 version of the lock. There is a small spring inside that breaks. I...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 07:32:12 -0800
  ...my son works at the big lock and safe company here in Bend and that's what they use. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott...
• Re: sliding door lock won't unlock
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 17:19:49 -0800
  ...sliding door lock won't unlock > Any tricks with the sliding door lock? It quit unlocking on the > outside with the key. Inside I...
• syncro:front diff lock ques
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:22:10 -0400
  hey all, is the the diff lock system the same for the front and rear? i have access to a full rear diff lock...
• Re: Syncro front diff lock: availability and conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 06:55:59 -0700
  ...Who was this? Please contact me. > It is interesting to note that the front diff lock components do not > list in the US parts...
• Re: drivers door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:06:13 +1200
  ...Like >Terry wrote, I cannot push the drivers door lock button from the inside but >I can use the key to lock the door...
• Re: Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - Myles Cochran
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:59:33 -0700
  ...We are having similar problems on >> our new to us Westy that is having lock problems - we have two >> different keys and the locks...
• Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:15:55 -0700
  Hi all, My rear lock would only open the hatch if I lock all the doors with the central locking feature. When they all...
• Tips on preparing drivers side lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 May 2016 20:13:19 -0400
  ...I’ve noticed recently that my driver’s side lock felt different. No clear click feeling when locking and unlocking the door with the...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:34:54 -0700
  Yep, I was going to mention this way to lock yourself out. This is a very common failure on the 80-84 sliding door...
• Re: That pesky rear hatch lock!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:01:51 -0800
  ...I can > never figure out when it's going to lock when I lock the front door! And > then, when it does lock, I...
• New Locker from Weddle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:46:51 -0800
  Weddle has a new locker available: http://weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-type-2-mini-locker Cheers, Jeff
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 01:13:11 -0400
  ...I was able to get the lock out through the inside panel. I've also discovered that these locks are sealed...meaning they cannot...
• Re: Syncro locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 04:45:37 EDT
  ...Is it possible to have a Syncro with both, front and rear, locking differentials? >> It is not likely that your Syncro has a locking...
• Re: New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Tue, 24 May 2005 12:16:43 -0400
  ...I finally ordered a new lock. > >Today I nstalled that new lock. It has a teflon sleeve in the groove for >the locking post...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 21:18:39 -0600
  The reason the lock plug (barrel as you termed it) came out was that the retaining screw was not treated with a thread lock...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 9 May 2012 17:15:46 -0400
  ...A key will only lock the door if it's > closed, and the locking "button" can only be depressed with the door > closed. > This...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 03:00:14 EDT
  ...This is strictly for off road use and making turns on pavement would be very scary! Lockers like Detroit Locker, and Lock-Rite are...
• 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: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:13 +1200
  >> << Has anyone ever modified thier Drivers Side Door Lock so a person can >lock >> it by pushing the lock button down, instead of having...
• Re: locking gas caps- was Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:04:44 -0800
  ...Non-locking is stock? The 3 Vanagon's I've owned all had the locking caps, none of them were bought new. I always...
• Eurovan Central Locking
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 13:53:28 -0500
  ...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: Is it the ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:39:32 -0600
  ...It seems to be about 50/50 switch and ignition lock. The tail piece on the lock wears and won't turn the switch...
• Re: Bench Seat Lock Box Install
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 07:36:40 -0800
  ...Secure, lockable > storage space for large items like cameras, lenses, laptops and purses etc. > > http://texasvanagons.com/bench-seat-lock-box/ > > > Abel Longoria
• Re: changing lock security
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:10:47 -0600
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>It would be quite difficult to change the lock types, as the locks are integrated into the handles...
• sliding door lock problem--early = '81
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:09:34 -0700
  Mr Bus, my '81 has lost the "click" in the sliding door mechanism between "unlock" and "lock." Before, when using the key or flipping...
• Re: Syncro locking diffs question from Sudhir Desai
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 02:02:13 -0400
  ...The center "differential" on a Syncro operates sort of like an automatically locking differential and will lock up automatically when the rear tires begin...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 00:03:37 -0800
  Steve, What grade of lock tite should be used. three times I have increased the grade of lock tite the next one I believe...
• Re: Westy water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:51:12 -0600
  ...We do have ways to generate keys for the locking caps, and have new locking caps also. There are 125 possible different keys for...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try)
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:12:55 +0100
  Sorry, no vacuum pump on the Vanagon�s power locking system. Just pure electric wires But your explanation is right. Bad switch or bad...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 11:55:48 -0700
  Well, after many responses (thanks everyone) I went to a locksmith and he cut a key using the number on the door lock. Actually...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:11:10 -0600
  Hey Joel, Sorry yes I do have power door locks and it is on a 1991 Syncro. Sounds like I am in the same...
• Converting locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:30:11 -0700
  Hi All, I have a parts van with power locks and windows. Due to the color difference I cannot simply change the doors. My...
• Re: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:22:15 -0500
  Yes, I think I will do the manual lock thing on that hatch.. Now to find one This is a new vehicle to me...
• Re: Electric door lock problems with '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:42:31 -0800
  ...All the door lock motors work the same. There is a two-wire plastic connector that brings in a "Close" signal and an "Open...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:04:00 -0500
  ...VW/Vanagon lock guru. Works pretty well on heater fans too. :-) Larry A. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Rocket J...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 08:11:22 -0500
  Derek, My '91 has power door locks. Four (4) brass, spring loaded connectors on the door (like pins). System only works when closed. If...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:33:18 -0800
  Rear hatch; key goes into the lock, turn to two o'clock, push in. This way the lock supposed to click the lock open...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:09:16 -0800
  ...When they removed the > > remote locks, my driver and hatch door would not unlock, and the > passenger > > and side door would not lock. It...
• Lock re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:28:28 -0500
  Hello List, I've been looking for someone to rekey all of my lock cores but haven't had much luck and am interested...
• 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: westy help please
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 08:43:03 -0500
  > Also the water filler has a locking cover and I was not given a Key! > I think I can remove it with four screws...
• Door lock actuator question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:29:15 -0800
  Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides? Thanks, Jim
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:45:40 -0700
  ...Now, I lock the door and they all > lock > > then open again. I can't lock it up. Hahaha. > > Anyone knows what it can...
• Re: central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Wed, 13 May 1998 19:08:29 -0400
  Merin, Lawrence M wrote: > > Friends, > Last night my central door locks hung up. Now I cannot lock the doors with > the key, and cannot...
• Re: WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:31:49 -0600
  > Following the driver's door lock modification thread, does anyone have a > right cab door lock to fit an 85? I want to get...
• No more - I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:46:19 -0700
  ...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all lock then open again. I can't...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:55:45 -0400
  This can happen because the mechanism that opens the lock when you push the button slides back and forth. If your power locks are...
• Re: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:14:52 -0700
  3) - If you have non-camper sliding windows, leave one open, reach through it to lock the door you couldn't lock previously, then...
• Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:00:43 -0400
  Howdy List, I'm adding after market power locks to my 84 Westy. I need to replace my non-power lock machanism in the...
• Re: automatic locks going haywire
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:03:56 -0800
  > Okay, when I unlock my door in my 88 wolfsburg the locks open > and close frantically. Sounds like the driver's door lock is...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:33:27 +0200
  ...Still, the locks work, all controlled by the switches. Both locks engage, you have to drive it to engage them, and I can without...