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• Are some of your power locks not functioning? Read On!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:18:10 -0500
  Volks, PO told me that the rear hatch had to be opened with a key...the electric locks did not open it as it...
• Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 15:20:19 +0000
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• door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:59:42 -0500
  ...Anyone care to weigh in on the recommended maintenance for 85 westy door locks? Should I pull the locks, soak in solvent and then...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:41:21 -0800
  ...Vanagon keyway.� With worn locks, yo can force the key > for the other water-cooled cars into the Vanagon locks, but > it is not...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - Markus M.
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:37:05 -0700
  ...ago to > find that both the driver's and sliding door locks are frozen. Key will go > in but cannot turn them. Any ideas...
• Getting a Key Cut From the Lock Code '65 Type II
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 16:07:49 -0700 (PDT)
  In response to Richard Kurtz's question about re-keying locks: I just got done re-keying my passenger door lock to match all...
• Re: keys and locks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:20:46 -0800
  ...keys and locks Can I get original VW keys based on my VIN number, at the dealer (or direct from VW?) Also can replacement...
• Re: 3 Yakima Bars/Mounts/Locks For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:44:11 -0400
  Sold to Robin of Wisconsin. Thanks
• My Vanagon has a name...
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 08:29:42 -0500
  ...did not know there were power locks in the van, so it was the P.P.O. that disabled the locks? Oh well, I...
• Just Kampers,syncro springs,locks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:15:24 -0800
  ...I have seen a lot of vanagons with worn locks and these seem to be a bargain. Has anyone on the list actually received...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:12:03 -0700
  ...the pushbutton-on-the-keychain thing to > automatically lock/unlock the locks? Seems perfectly do-able. Anyone > know a source for whatever is needed...
• Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:04:39 -0500
  ...The hardest one to troubleshoot is the locks. In my case, every single time is was broken wiring in the door-body hinge area...
• Re: My Vanagon has a name...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:38:58 -0400
  ...Basically, if all the door locks do not cycle properly, the cycle reverses. So, if the power lock in the tailgate hatch or passenger...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:14:50 -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...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 15 May 2010 09:57:37 -0700
  ...That's how the power locks on my Mom's '91 were configured - must have been intentional. On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9...
• Re: Beat The Club ..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 10:03:58 -0500
  on the subject of thievery- i'm not sure what year this started, but european splitties came standard with steering locks, and they were...
• Rear Hatch Lock Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:41:24 -0500
  I have an '87 with power locks that is missing the rear hatch lock cylinder and the "lever" that bolts to it. I got...
• Re: lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 16:49:09 -0700
  Well, your locksmith was close to the truth. You would only have to take one lock out which take one minute or less. Usually...
• Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 May 2012 16:53:17 -0400
  On my '87 syncro, which does not have power locks, I can only seem to lock the doors when they are closed. A key...
• Re: Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:13:44 -0800
  I have remote locks on the driver & passenger doors of my '84, part of an Alpine alarm system installed by a previous owner. I...
• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:54:06 -0800
  At 09:22 AM 12/22/2004, you wrote: > > Who knows which alternative VW models dorhandles/locks that can be used in > > the Vanagon...
• Re: I have a van with doors that won't unlock... how do I fix?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:40:28 -0800
  That would be a possibility if this had automatic door locks. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada...
• Re: Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:22:58 -0700
  ...I am lucky to have a good old time locksmith shop in my town but you can do it by mail with our List...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 00:14:21 PDT
  My sliding door never locks or unlocks when I lock either of the front doors, and I sure wish it would... > >Okay, so about...
• Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:27:16 -0400
  ...If I raise the sash about 1/32 of an inch, the locks work, but I have been unable to get a shim under...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:43:35 -0800
  ...hopefully, Steve the locksmith will pick up on this post ... --- On Tue, 12/6/11, Steven Yoon <drssyoon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > From: Steven Yoon...
• Re: Door locks only work when doors are closed?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:11:44 +0000
  ...Door locks only work when doors are closed? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Our '84 is the same way for the drivers side door...
• Re: Diff Locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:37:03 -0800
  ...hope this solves the problem Joel Cort 89 Syncro Westy ---Malcolm White <malcolm@WHITE.IE> wrote: > > I tried to select the diff locks on...
• Re: Re keying rear hacth and sliding door locks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:34:15 -0800
  ...no keys for the locks came with the van. > The ignition switch/front doors key will not actuate the locks. > Any guidance on removal...
• Re: power wind. won't go up
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 16:37:09 -0400
  ...know if carats came standard with power locks + windows? i have an 89 carat with power locks but not the windows i'm thinking...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies - frozen door locks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:52:41 -0500
  ...vanagon winter maladies - frozen door locks Frozen door locks.. anyone use a lighter to heat the key a little and get the lock moving...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:48:53 -0500
  ...Yes, few locksmiths will cut a steel key. To be safe, they should be cut on a carbide cutter, which few people use. We...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 00:18:31 -0500
  ...Electric Locks > > > > Houston, I have a problem! > > I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled > the door...
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 06:38:34 -0400
  My wiring seems to be original and has mirrors, speakers, door locks and whatever else could potentially be on the door. They are all...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Radiator Fan Switch Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:38:12 -0400
  Channel locks will work.It's not in tight.
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:20:35 -0500
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo or > >> Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure chest > >> door locks to operate the locks...
• Re: you want a thread? i got a thread!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:42:36 EST
  ...my 69 notchback has better locks. i swear, my >= >locks attract moisture. one lock is seized, the return spring in the >= >other doesn't...
• Re: Electric door lock problems with '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:42:31 -0800
  ...When it's down, it tells the other locks to be down. When it's up, it tells the others to be up. Some...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:18:10 -0700
  ...Locking Gas Cap Locksmiths stock all manner of locks and caps. They can also key your existing cap with any other key. Why don...
• Re: lost key...Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:11:44 -0800
  ...I'd say that unless you know your local dealer is particularly good with locks and keys, skip taking the handle to a dealer...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:03:25 -0800
  ...This locks all doors including the sliding door once it is shut. Kelly Bauman Delta, BC '91 Westy
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:55:03 -0500
  ...Also I think there are code numbers on the lock cylinders that will identify the key pattern needed, I believe any legitmate locksmith could...
• Re: Diff Locks
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 04:51:10 +0100
  Hi, Malcolm, I will try to answer your q's about the diff locks, Malcolm White wrote: > I tried to select the diff locks...
• Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 07:10:45 -0800
  The item number was 6881, maybe they sold them all. $89.95 6881 Door Handle/Lock Set - ALL handles/locks for '85-91 Vgn...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 19:28:48 +0000
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• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:30:20 EDT
  I thought Lockedness was just a myth, and all those photos were fakes! Sam
• Info on recoding your locks
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 00:44:40 +0100
  Paying back to the community ;-) /JJ http://www.zorck.dk/caravelle/lock.html
• Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 18:48:25 -0800
  ...Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 5:57 PM > I really believe your locks have been > changed.� At least, on my camper ('91), one key works...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:53:48 -0800
  ...Wonder what our "list locksmith" Steve thinks about this...? Isn't Bange a locksmith too? Fellas? Cya, Robert
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:56:48 -0800
  ...I change out all the locks when I sold most of my Vanagon collection. Only the few remaining in my possession still works on...
• Re: replacing ignition cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:14:44 -0400
  On 8/25/05, Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Would a good locksmith know how to correctly cut a...
• Re: Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:21:50 -0500
  ...Remote locks (was: The List) Has anybody installed an aftermarket remote lock system on their? Vanagon? If so how difficult and was it worth...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:35:39 -0800
  ...a) Where to get a consistent set of cores b) How to replace the locks, the ignition core, and the fuel tank core Recommendations...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:43:24 +0000
  ...I can't say how many times I have been told by locksmiths never to lube any lock with anything. That said, how does...
• Westy water tank locks/keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:19:15 -0600
  ...If you have the new style filler that the entire cover locks, we have a reproduction plastic key that fits all the covers. As...
• Re: Power door lock saga
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:55:27 +1200
  >The power locks worked >great when I got it back in February but now they've completely >revolted against me. I went to pull...
• Re: Thieves have key, part 2: Anyone have scans of instructions for pulling lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 22:28:40 +1200
  >I called several locksmiths today to check prices on re-keying the four >locks and the ignition. If I have them remove the locks...
• Re: Door Locks - '60 Pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 00:38:44 -0400
  ...I took the handles out and took them to a locksmith, who charged around $15 each lock to make a key. this is the...
• Ebay Item: Pwr windows/locks & doors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 21:16:46 -0700
  ...They include power windows and door locks, updated mirrors, harness and relay. They were going to be installed in my '85 Westy as a...
• Re: rear lock question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 May 2004 20:34:13 -0500
  ...Jim On May 5, 2004, at 8:20 PM, Bike Florida wrote: > I have an 87 GL Wolfsburg with central power locks, when I...