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• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:36:24 -0700
  ...If you don't have the original, have a new key cut to factory-original code by a locksmith, and after the locksmith makes...
• Re: Worn Locks?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 09:36 -0600 (MDT)
  ...If you don't have a near perfect key, get one "code cut" by a good locksmith or (possibly) from the dealer. 2. Make...
• Re: Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:55:12 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend a good locksmith? I have >a feeling that it does not have the original ignition lock because my >other van's...
• Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:00:33 -0700
  ...William > Does anyone know how to disable electronic door locks so the locks will only > operate manually? Is it simply removing a fuse, or...
• Re: Locksmith in Grand Rapids/Lansing MI
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:45:43 -0400
  Hi Barb if your having a locksmith do it make sure they dont just stick a key in and grind off the tumbleres that...
• Re: Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 02:05:14 +0100
  Bulley wrote: > I'm more curious than helpful on this one...I thought the power locks on a > Vanagon worked the same way as...
• power door locks install
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 22:02:23 -0400
  FINALLY got the power door locks installed in the crewcab. I purchase three motors on eBay. If anyone is contemplating this upgrade make sure...
• Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:57:40 -0600
  I really believe your locks have been changed. At least, on my camper ('91), one key works for all locks except the glove box...
• Vanagon ignition
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:12:49 +0000
  ...You will need to go to a real locksmith, not one of the big box stores. Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Sent from Outlook<http...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 17:22:05 -0400
  ...power door locks > Date: Monday, October 05, 1998 1:12 PM > > > Hi all, > ---snip > > Question, when I have the time to redo the wiring...
• Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:06:34 -0500
  Houston, I have a problem! I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled the door panels to...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 16:08:41 -0400
  ...also, 69 is the first year for steering locks for beetles. anyone know more? maybe i should have got that late model parts list...
• lost key for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 10:01:04 -0400
  ...Without going to a locksmith can someone tell me if It is possible to force this little lock open? I really don't care...
• Re: Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - Gray, John
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:29:49 -0800
  ...I took off my driver door handle and brought it into a locksmith. He said the tumblers (I think) are worn and there is...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 20:27:40 -0700
  ...Seems like the world of locks is changing just like everything else... to short sighted short term living. Ugh. Madeline John Bange <jbange@GMAIL...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:05:00 -0600
  ...that is, that the locks work. I cannot unlock or lock my driver's door. It isn't the lock or the tumblers, that...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:36:07 -0800
  ...I rekeyed all of their locks to work on a single key. >> Of course the gloveboxes had their own key with a different >> profile...
• EV door lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 20:04:15 EDT
  ...My door locks have been malfunctioning. It has happened twice. Push down the lock and all the locks would go down and then go...
• Re: door lock
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:52:58 -0500
  ...It will gum up when used in > > conjunction with the grease typically used in VW locks, resulting in > greater-and-greater need for lubrication...
• Re: alternative door handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 00:02:13 -0600
  ...There are a few other rear hatch locks that would probably fit, but the keyway would be wrong and can't be keyed to...
• 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: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:04:00 -0500
  ...keyed locks work good find a >> locksmith/lock shop and purchase a can of 'Houdini'; it's a special >> lubricant just for locks. It...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 12 May 2010 21:54:37 -0700
  Hi Phil, The rear hatch on my 89 Wolfsburg will lock or unlock with other locks as long as the lock slot is in...
• Re: Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:28:51 EDT
  ...Unfortunately, the place I ordered it from did not carry the locks to secure the rack to the vehicle. What exactly are these locks...
• Re: ( Vanagon) power locks malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 10:05:29 -0500
  ...My power locks "sometimes" go into a funk where they will cycle up and down until the front doors are shut...and then always...
• Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list - Eric Clarke
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:32:20 -0600
  Hi all, I have an 80 Westie (�Rusty�) and have several issues with the locks. The passenger door can�t be opened with a...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 23:16:02 +1300
  ...Jeez, he must've thought the locks were hydraulically actuated! count yourself lucky that he wasn't working on your fuel system... Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:15:34 -0800
  ...Simple matter of changing locks. Once you've done it a few times, there's nothing to it. Beats carring 14 sets of keys...
• Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - George Arfken
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:44:23 -0400
  ...Anyone help? I'm scared to go to a locksmith. My manual (yes, that darn Haynes one, not the Bentley) doesn't cover this...
• Re: Locksmith refuses to cut VW key blank!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:27:50 EST
  ...I'll ask around to other locksmiths. I've never heard of > this issue! > Patti > 90 Westy Automatic > > LOL!!! what a bunch of crap...
• Re: Not Vanagon, sticky locks, and a Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:13:02 -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: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:19:36 -0500
  Another possibility is that the wiring to the doors is either broken or shorted causing the locks to energized constantly and then over heating...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:13:37 -0500
  ...So, does anyone have a rear hatch lock assembly from a Vanagon with power locks they'd like to sell? Bill ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From...
• Is rear hatch lock for powerlock replace non-power lock latch?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:45:04 -0800
  Hi All, Someone is buying one of my spare NOS rear hatch locks and is asking the question. His van is an 84 with...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 16:28:02 +0100
  ...also, 69 is the first year >for steering locks for beetles. anyone know more? In Holland a steering lock on a bug is kinda...
• Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 23:38:52 EST
  ...The "up and down" plunger for the locks > are stuck in the down position - the key won't open the locks either. > Popping off...
• Re: Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:31:03 -0700
  ...You need to take the cap to a locksmith or send it to the list locksmith. My local lock shop keeps a copy of...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:39:14 -0800
  ...My van has auto door locks and when I turn my key in either of > the > front door locks, the locks will unlock and...
• power lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 08:59:10 -0800
  ...Has anyone had a problem with power locks as follows? If I unlock the drivers door with a key, the lock opens then quickly...
• Vanagons for Sale: SF Bay area
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 11:00:18 -0700
  ...1990 dark blue, 33k miles, Automatic, Power steering, A/C, Power windows & door locks, CC, Radio/Casette 1989 charcoal, 53k miles, Standard, Power steering...
• Re: Power locks - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 16:40:56 -0600
  ...Power locks - 87 Vanagon > > > The power locks seem to be going wacko on my Vanagon. > Intermitantly it sounds > like the mechanism is locking and...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:51:56 -0700
  ...Personally, I'd recommend calling around to find a locksmith who will cut a steel key, because a knowledgeable one with well maintained machines...
• Re: Question about key lock tabs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:37:20 -0700
  ...Although at one point, I managed to rekey all the doors, hatch, and ignition locks alike on 14 Vanagons. Those were the good old...
• 2 4WD Westy's for sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:23:21 -0700
  *** Reno Nevada 2 GREAT condition Vanagon Westy campers for sale *** 1990 4WD, pwr win, pwr locks, pwr mirrors, cruise ctrl, air, 106K miles, silver...
• Yakima Roof Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:59 -0700
  ...The keys to the locks are missing; he did not receive them when he got the van, nor were they ever mounted during his...
• Re: key to locking water filler
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:49:44 -0500
  ...There are no codes on the locks. We can make a key from the cap, however. It will need to be removed, but that...
• Re: storage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:45:32 CST
  An item I'd suggest to anyone storing their Vanagon (or any vehicle) is lubrication of the locks. I'd suggest a shot of...
• I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:14:11 -0800
  ...The "up and down" plunger for the locks are stuck in the down position - the key won't open the locks either. Popping off...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:39:34 -0500
  ...Thanks. > > Having a problem now with my 90 Westy's power locks. Seem to be very > temperamental and waiting for me to operate them...
• Re: . ReKEYing doors?
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 11:17:08 +0100
  ...ReKEYing doors? >SNIP >If anyone has had experience changing the door locks I'd appreciate some >advice. I have removed the sliding door handle...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:29:37 -0700
  ...Here is a photo showing the worn down key next to one cut from the code on the same locks. It is mind boggling...
• RE: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Sat, 26 Oct 96 13:38:00 PDT
  ...My friend the locksmith took all the locks apart and sprayed the wafers with a lubricant and corrosion remover. We weren't able to...
• Still looking for rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 11:29:31 -0400
  ...Rear wheel locks for 15" Alloys >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, The_Bug_Pack@yahoogroups.com > >OK BenT has solved my problem on the...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:45:32 -0800
  A locksmith can use your good key to find the right wafers for each wafer position of a tumbler without needing one of your...
• Re: rebuilding Vanagon door locks - Steve's Lock Shoppe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:41:17 -0700
  ...Follow Steve's advice for lubricating your existing locks (Tri-Flow), then try the new key! If it works well in all your locks...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:13:23 -0600
  I can't say how many times I have been told by locksmiths never to lube any lock with anything. That said, how does...
• power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:21:51 -0700
  ...When i turn key in driver door it locks that door but quickly unlocks If i try to lock pass door pins on driver...
• Re: Sticky front door locks
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:36:41 -0600
  I've been having difficulty with stiff and stuck door locks on my 83.5 westy. The drivers door is very stiff and stays...
• Re: Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:51:01 -0600
  All the gears in the locks can go in any direction--the next time they're activated, they just rotate to the correct position...
• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:56:09 -0700
  ...In the bike biz in the south many dealers in small towns are also locksmiths. I watched one of my dealers make a new...