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• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:02:20 -0700
  ...The key won't turn the passenger side door lock. Something is binding. I'm about certain it's within the actuator. Neil. On...
• Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 12:24:39 +1000
  Hi, I'm having problems when locking my sliding door in conjunction with the front doors. Occasionally the rear door electric lock will click...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:41:39 -0700
  Our list locksmith, Steve Sandlin, can rekey any of the cylinders to match a given key. Or he can make a key to match...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 10:39:19 -0500
  The passenger door should lock with the inside door lock button, but the driver's door won't. Somethings wrong with your passenger door.
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:39:46 +1000
  Dear Michael, One way to resolve your wish to have a driver's side door lock mechanism which can lock merely by pushing down...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 13:34:24 -0500
  ...what is the steering column lock - is this the lock cylinder >or the steering lock housing? > >Perhaps the newer Bentley's have a clearer...
• replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 01:56:54 EDT
  ...I'm thinking I will have to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon including the door locks and the ignition switch. Anyone have...
• Gummed up lock tumblers - FIX
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:53:34 -0800
  All my locks were hard to turn with the key and then for some reason the rear hatch wouldn't lock. I fiddled with...
• Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:35:16 -0500
  ...There are no code numbers on the lock. the only way to make a key for the lock is to have the lock in...
• Re: [Syncro] 2/4WD option
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
  Tim, I was wondering how you got the correct parts for the locking action in the front diff. I noticed that the default factory...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:27:37 -0400
  Are you sure it isn't just gummed up? I can't speak for the rear hatch lock, but I've disassembled the front...
• lock keying
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:07:01 -0500
  ...I can make a new key to fit the existing lock, but the lock cannot be rekeyed so the old key no longer fits...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:08:46 EDT
  ...Make sure the > front and side doors are all locked. Open the rear hatch, and turn the lock > to the locked position with the...
• Re: Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:07:13 -0700
  Thanks John, That sliding unit by the lock is supposed to stay in place when I press the lock in, and I think it...
• Re: lost key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:05:48 -0600
  ...Any competent> > locksmith can cut it from code using the code on any of the locks. The> > front handles are the easiest. The locksmith...
• sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:27:53 -0800
  ...Power Lock Trouble > > The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden. > First they started locking and...
• Re: Ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:30:35 -0500
  Do you need to have the key for this to work? Does the lock have to be turned to the "on" position? Junk yards...
• hijacked thread--lockers in Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:40:44 -0700
  > Some Syncro's did not have lockers..It was an option, but most do with the > exception of 89's..Seen more 89 trannys...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:29:25 -0400
  ...I tell them it's a special "German only" lock. GReg. 82 westy. Andy Zappe wrote: > anyone have any trouble with the lock on...
• Re: How do I make driver's door lock w/o key?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:13:16 -0400
  ...How? > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > --tabe johnson open the passenger side door, lock the drivers side door, get out, lock the passenger side door and close it.
• Re: gummed up locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:41:33 -0600
  The recommendation was made to use graphite in the locks. That's the most common cause of gumming them up. The graphite mixes with...
• Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:48:51 -0700
  So now the key is random refusing to turn in the ignition switch I assume the lock cylinder is hosed, so i take off...
• Re: 89 syncro westy electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:35:10 -1000
  ...If I'm quick >and I open the door before it locks again, the locking system cycles locked, >unlocked, locked, unlocked as long as...
• Re: power lock problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 02:33:16 -0500
  ...power lock problem >> >> > Hi all: Has anyone had a problem with power locks as follows? If I >> > unlock the drivers door with a key...
• Re: Door Locks keep recycling
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:05:02 -0700
  ...Door Locks keep recycling > > On my 1990 van, the power door locks are all of a sudden keep recyling from > locked to unloacked. > > When...
• Re: Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 May 2010 18:12:22 -0700
  some info to help, here on my blog, this page http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/ alistair On 31-May-10...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:20:25 -0700
  Well, coincidentally I happened to tear into my front door lock servos this weekend--they were way wiggy. I disassembled each of them, and...
• Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scott
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:36:56 -0400
  ...The power locking feature of my '91 Carat seems to be getting a little sluggish in the sliding door only. Mechanically, the door seems...
• rekeying locks
  Historical mailing list - greg Kessler
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:02:22 -0400
  Pavneet, I just had to do the same thing with the front door locks (actually one was just clogged and one was broken like...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:47:46 -0400
  Hi there, On my 80 Vanagon I have to lock the doors with the key. Doesn't work with holding handle or so, use...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 01:20:27 -0400
  Leon, Check the 5" rod from the top of the servo to the lock. If these become worn, wobbly or bent they can trigger...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 22:38:58 -0600
  That diagram does not show the Central Locking parts ~ I’d guess that what He is looking for is the Shepards Hook part that...
• 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
  ...If the wires are broken, it will not sense that you are opening the lock and will continue to try to cycle the lock...
• 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: Rear Tailgate Lock Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 22:29:33 -0600
  Hi, Tom, Would the key turn the lock cylinder, or was it stuck? If it would not turn, the problem is in the lock...
• 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 08:08:24 -0800
  ...Ed Vanagon & never realized that it should have power door locks. I always have to lock the passenger door, side door & rear hatch manually...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:28:25 -0500
  ...You can never lock your keys inside that way. Yes I have. Done this in all my Vanagon. Let me just say this. THIS...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:23:04 +0000
  ...What it does – With lock in horizonal key position, it remains Unlocked, while the other locks operate. With lock in vertical key position, it...
• power lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 08:59:10 -0800
  ...power lock problem Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi all: Has anyone had a problem with power locks...
• Re: Front diff lock r&r
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 10:19:49 -0700
  ...The > rear lock works perfectly. I have the instructions found at Steve > Schwenks site, but those are for the rear lock, and without pics...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:37:50 -0500
  ...hatch locks w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys each ($60 each > set) > > 1 rear hatch lock cylinder w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2...
• Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 03:34:21 -0600
  Has anyone ever modified thier Drivers Side Door Lock so a person can lock it by pushing the lock button down, instead of having...
• Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 31 May 2010 14:31:01 -0700
  Volks, I'm considering re-keying (or at least refurbishing) all the locks on my 1982 diesel westy. Here's why: - Driver's door...
• Re: Syncro lock light
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 09:52:22 -0400
  ...If the voltage is not ok, check the switch on the differential lock. This switch closes when the differential lock is engaged (knob pulled...
• Re: Differential lock lock
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:25:20 -0400
  ...Turn on lock. Light on, > lock on. Push in knob. Light off, lock on. Drove around dirt and > grass, straight and with turns. A...
• Re: Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:21:55 -0700
  As for the 2WD vans and locking differentials, I believe it was decided that due to the Vanagons' near 50/50 weight distribution, that...
• wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:46:03 -0800
  I'm thinking of wheel locks for my alloy wheel locks on my 90 Westy Syncro... (thinking ahead for a trip to Mexico in...
• locks - vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maximiliano Goldschwartz
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 16:21:31 -0800
  In my last email about security locks I forgot to say that I was referring to a Westy 84 Did anybody ever change the...
• Re: Door handle/lock changing question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:25:10 -0600
  ...Only then will the door lock pin > work. I tried it both ways. > > You didn't answer the part whether you tried locking it...
• Re: Van Break in
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:53:58 -0700
  ...Also if I want to lock my truck, I have to crawl in through the rear hatch to get in the only working lock...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:35:18 -0800
  I hear this from time to time, but I've had no problems whatsoever with the locking caps on both of my 84's...
• Re: Only opens when all locked ...
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:24:37 -0400
  On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 11:15 PM, The Westy man <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > Hi all, > My rear lock would only open...
• Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Greg Sorkilmo
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 13:17:03 -0500
  On my 87 I sometime have to have the other doors locked before I can use my key in the rear hatch lock. try...
• Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:08:21 EST
  ...Take the key and handle to a locksmith and he'll set the lock in the door to the key for about $15. Or...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:48:48 -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: Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:33:23 -0800
  ...I've never taken out the front door lock > cylinders on my 91 Westy (GL Westy), which has power locks. Hi Kim, I have...
• Re: Rear hatch lock revisited - a sidebar question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 09:29 -0600 (MDT)
  All- My '91 has the central door locks, but the tailgate is not in the system. The gate has obviously been replaced and the...
• Re: Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:36:51 -0500
  ...The inside lock switch is now in the 'locked' position > and doesn't want to budge from that position. Does it not move at...
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:36:01 +1200
  ...The mechanical-only lock > is completely different than the power one, so you either have to find > a factory power lock mechanism, or find...
• Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - John M Rossi
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:13:25 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, the place I ordered it from did not carry the locks to secure the rack to the vehicle. What exactly are these locks...