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• Re: Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:26:40 EDT
  ...Can anyone tell me where I can find > a lock machanism designed for power locks? > > Also, I purchased a universal sliding door contact set...
• Re: Vanagon electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:10:56 +0000
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• Re: wafers for vanagon lock cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 17:48:25 -0700
  ...Cost me less to have several locks done through him compared one at my local locksmith. Way worth the postage. Plus Steve is a...
• Re: Steve's Lock Shop
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:24:14 -0500
  ...I think my key works in the driver's door and the ignition and the rest of the locks refuse to work at all...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 00:00:15 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 25 Nov 1996 DEREKWH125@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone out here have power door locks? If so, how is the wire to...
• Thieves have key, part 2: Anyone have scans of instructions for pulling lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:04:50 -0700
  ...I called several locksmiths today to check prices on re-keying the four locks and the ignition. If I have them remove the locks...
• Cookies, locks,
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 20:10:16 -0800
  ...I paid big bucks to RMMW for a a German ignition lock with a key pattern that's different from the belly door locks...
• 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: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 12:33:56 -0700
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok > Yea me too. . . we can...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 01:20:27 -0400
  ...power door locks > > > I am trying to fix power door lock problem. > When i turn key in driver door it locks that door but...
• Re: Getting A Key Cut From The Lock Code - '65 Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 08:19:01 -0700
  ...Do this with all of the locks on your car(s). BTW, I use to have a couple of Subarus. I keyed them so...
• Re: door locks won't lock from inside
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:34:42 -0600
  On Fri, 11 Feb 2000, Diana Broome wrote: > The automatic door locks in my '87 Westy are no longer automatic. That > doesn't bother...
• vanagon keys - thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:59:03 -0500
  Thanks for all the suggestions on vanagon keys, folks! I shall find a real locksmith, I think. I called the local VW dealer, they...
• key tumblers
  Historical mailing list - wgavin
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 11:58:12 -0500
  Does anyone know whereI can buy the tumblers to rekey my Vanagon locks. In Canada is a bonus!
• Re: Power door locks, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:13:54 -0800
  ...Power door locks, anyone? >Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 01:54:57 -0800 > >I'm fighting the power door locks again. I'm wondering...
• Re: Car thieves have my Westy key
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 02:14:51 EDT
  ...I guess that I'm going to have to get the four locks rekeyed on my Westy. Anyone have this done recently and know...
• Re: rear lock question
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Wed, 5 May 2004 18:40:15 -0700
  ...rear lock question > I have an 87 GL Wolfsburg with central power locks, when I use the key to > lock all the doors, they...
• Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:55:45 -0400
  ...If your power locks are working usually cycling them a few times while someone pushes the button can work. If the power locks are...
• Re: Trouble with lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 07:50:09 -0700
  ...The 3 keys it came with were thin and smooth and the locks were balky with them. Some locks took multiple insertions with key...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:34:03 EDT
  ...It will wear out quickly and could jam ignition locks, so they recommend that it only be used for emergency door opening. >> Let's...
• key-less entry Power door locks and remote start
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:58:56 -0800
  So I had the desire to have Power door locks with a remote (key-less entry). I found a website selling a kit that...
• Re: Lock re-keying
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:38:24 -0800
  ...You can probably put all those locks and handles in a medium flat rate box to economize on shipping. BenT Sent from my mobile...
• Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:40:37 -0800
  ...My VW and Porsche locksmithing needs are handled by Steve. Even with the added cost of shipping back and forth, his prices are still...
• Re: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 22:55:04 -0500
  Also, if the car has power locks.... cycle them a few times. I find that both my old '90 Carat and my '91 Carat...
• Re: Van Break in
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:53:58 -0700
  ...well, it locks now. ;) With the engine rebuild, we fixed the locks. Heck, all of the old VWs I have ever owned never really...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:21:09 -0500
  ...If your copy is really worn, you can use the key code to get a new "master" key made up at the locksmith, and...
• Car thieves have my Westy key
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:18:04 -0700
  ...I guess that I'm going to have to get the four locks rekeyed on my Westy. Anyone have this done recently and know...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior ...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:15:48 -0700
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior ... In a message dated 5/18/04 3:37:36 PM Eastern Daylight...
• keys and locks
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:06:57 -0500
  ...The key I have does work in all the other locks (ignition, both front doors, and rear hatch). Allan -- 1991 GL
• Re: VANAGON digest 1220
  Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
  Sat, 04 Jan 1997 14:10:26 -0700
  Looking for a clean low mileage Synchro. Preferably SouthWest US with one or both diff locks, non Westy.
• Re: Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:06:40 -0500
  The power door locks should only draw power when they are cycling. A bad switch in one of the locks could be keeping one...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:43:48 -0800
  ...Frozen locks Hey Craig, I haven't had door lock trouble, but on my old '86 I had to take the gas cap lock...
• Re: Frozen locks
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 16:22:20 -0500
  ...On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 5:06 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I've been plagued with frozen door locks for...
• Re: Comprehensive re-keying
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 May 2010 15:22:14 -0700
  ...You can always send your locks to a locksmith. I sent my Porsche locks off to Steve Sandlin at www.steveslockshoppe.com He has...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:28:04 -0400
  ...remains Unlocked, while the other locks operate. > With lock in vertical key position, it operates with the power locks but in opposition – lock the...
• Re: A request
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:43:36 -0400
  ...There's not a button for electric door locks as they are actuated by push/pulling the little knob (so they look just like...
• rear hatch lock - won't open
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 11:32:43 -0600
  Hi all HELP - I can't open the rear hatch! 87 with power locks, power unplugged for unrelated reason making them manual locks. Rear...
• alarms in westies
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Mon, 24 May 1999 20:05:51 -0600
  ...to open the locks automatically, or just to turn on and off the alarm? and, if it opens the locks, how did you wire...
• Who is interest in getting Front wheel pull through studs made for 2wd vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 23:57:09 EST
  ...Plus it would enable you to have one set of wheel locks and put the front rims on easier. I did not like the...
• ReKEYing doors?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 14:44:19 -0400
  ...If anyone has had experience changing the door locks I'd appreciate some advice. I have removed the sliding door handle but can't...
• Armrest Thanks, now this...
  Historical mailing list - Suzanne Hackett
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 20:03:18 +0000
  ...Bela doesn't do locks...what do I do, get a locksmith? Or is there some magical incantation I say over it? I'm...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:22:29 -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: Water filler lock and key for an '84
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 10:00:23 -0800
  ...The last time I needed keys my locksmith opened a drawer and pulled out a ring with a couple of dozen tiny Westy water...
• Re: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 11:52:50 -0500 (EST)
  I have a pair of power lock 'motors' That I will sell for $50 each. Derek '87 Syncro
• Looking for Steve Sandin
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 13:21:46 -0500
  Will Steve, the locksmith from Texas please e-mail me privately. Walt Spak Pittsburgh, PA. wnsopc3@3rdm.net [text/html]
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth(?)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:24:42 +1200
  >If any one thing on a Vanagon screams junk it has to be the speedometer. Engine? Trans? Switchgear? Locks? VC?
• Re: Power Door Locks - Continuous Cycling
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:29:14 -0800
  I have the same problem - only that if I try to lock the van from *any* door, the locks will lock - then unlock. The...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:14:17 -0800
  ...Solution for us is to >> cycle the locks once or twice. >> >> Geo/ATL >>
• Re: Change the Stats/Keying Question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 03:34:15 -0800
  ...I would hunt down a van at a broker, that has all the same locks, with handles, and keys, and then simply replace all...
• Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:44:45 -0700
  ...The reason I got it was to enable use of wheel locks I got from gowesty. They have a wheel lock set, but the...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:07:49 -0700
  ...Any decent locksmith can make new keys if > you take in one of your locks. There is (was?) a locksmith on the > list but...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry and EASY GAS CAP FIX
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0700
  ...Result the used cap worked on my van and locks with my key (granted only 3 out of the 5 tabs engage--but still...
• Re: Rubber head key with VW logo,
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:34:30 -0700
  I've heard this also, but have only seen evidence of worn lock tumblers on VW door locks, not the ignition. I've had...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 10:29:47 +0100
  So Clara said: >they made optional ones for all years until they were standard (69?). My '73 doesn't have one. Brian
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 13:17:20 -0800
  ...The plastic headed keys (VW logo >> or Italian made) cannot be inserted far enough into the treasure >> chest door locks to operate the locks...
• EV, Still Looking, Lurking, & Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 23:39:09 -0700
  ...This one didn't have the convenience group (cruise control, power windows, power locks). The power windows and locks I can do without, but...
• NVC No spoiler, but how bout a roof rack w/ bike carrier?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:03:54 -0700
  ...The bike locks to the carrier and the carrier locks to the roof. It will fit any '93 to early '99 (Gen 3) Jetta...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:35:12 -0500
  ...The door locks and the power mirror. I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The...
• Re: HELP: rear hatch power lock quit
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:21:36 -0800
  ...I would come out in the winter and the locks would > just be sitting there going UP and DOWN! sometimes they'd work and...
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 09:59:26 -0600
  ...Brown wire is always grounded, > and depending on which way the front locks are, either yellow or white is > hot. If either actuator motor...