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  • Re: Rekeying locks
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:26:40 -0500
    I can handle the rekeying, and have a few used slider handles also. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe 63A Summer Place Huntsville, TX...
  • Rekeying locks was WTB: Sliding Door handle
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:18:41 -0700
    ...Someone retitle this Rekeying and he'll pick up the thread. (done!) Else search the archives for his name... Andy Zappe wrote: > i know...
  • Re: rekeying sliding door lock
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:42:12 -0700
    ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:46 AM Subject: rekeying sliding door lock > Looking at Alastair's blog inspired me to rekey...
  • stuff available ... forgot two.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 21 Aug 94 19:09:29 CDT
    ...some info about cv-joints, rekeying, radiator leaks, changing coolant, etc. - some various places to get parts and things for buses.
  • rekeying locks
    Historical mailing list - greg Kessler
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:02:22 -0400
    ...something, but anyway, the locksmith I went to had no hesitation rekeying... Good luck, Greg Now '73 Thing '89 Westy Then '65 Westy '74...
  • Re: rekeying sliding door lock
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:39:01 -0700
    another visual help is here; http://www.wonic.homepage.t-online.de/faq.htm#getriebe in German, some good info as well as 3...
  • Re: Rekeying door locks
    Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 20:54:32 -0700
    The passenger door should have the code number on the inside of the handle, if it doesn't check the drivers side, the locksmith...
  • rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 13:18:57 -0700
    hi all, I will rekey some of the lock so I can use the same key for ignition, door and hatch. I got some...
  • rekeying sliding door lock
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:46:09 -0800
    Looking at Alastair's blog inspired me to rekey my '82s sliding door lock. (PO put in a later/longer handle with a different...
  • Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 16:31:47 -0500
    I have hundreds. Let me know what you need. Jim > On Nov 1, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
  • Re: . ReKEYing doors?
    Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 11:17:08 +0100
    ...14:44:19 -0400 >From: Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM> >Subject: ReKEYing doors? >SNIP >If anyone has had experience changing the door locks I...
  • Re: key code??
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:39:12 -0700
    ...Is the > keycode on the other doors too? Kim, You would be better off rekeying the driver's side door to match. Takes me...
  • Vanagon door locks [Q]
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:45:10 -0300
    ...Is this normal/me, and is there a fix? I read the rekeying in the FAQ. Anything else? and.... why hasn't the ignition...
  • Re: rekeying sliding door lock
    Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:34:19 -0800
    Okay, okay: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228788&highlight=rekey The screw was hidden by a plug of black wax...
  • Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:39:38 -0400
    Jim, Does Felder Industries manufacture these tabs, or just stock them in order of individual length, etc? I would like several of the semi...
  • Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Jun 94 11:59:04 MST
    ...Also, the locksmith I talked to says a lot of the VW ignition switch barrels are riveted closed and that rekeying them is not...
  • Re: WTB:NEW outside handle for slider 83-84
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 6 May 2005 13:30:42 -0600
    ...Did mine by accident while I was rekeying my van so that all doors took the same key. It rubs as I havent found...
  • ReKEY quest? was ReKEYing doors?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:16:14 -0400
    Okay, I mansaged to find the pins in the door handle locks and the screw in the slide door handle lock. Managed to juggle...
  • Vanagon/VW lock info
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:12:32 -0600
    ...YES! I'm entirely caught up and can generally offer one day turnaround on repairs such as side door rekeying. As a list member...
  • Re: rekeying locks
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth L. Winter
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:15:42 -0400
    Greg, How much did the new keys cost? I have found it very easy and cheap to aquire old lock slugs and make the...
  • Re: sliding door handles
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:31:44 -0700
    ...Also your cost for rekeying if we can find a spare key. William ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Sandlin" <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com> To: <developtrust@COX...
  • Re: New key made from code!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:28:59 -0700
    ...I may be swapping doors on my '81 and was wondering about rekeying. Neil. On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 7:45 AM, mark...
  • Be careful of making this mistake!
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:01:27 -0500
    ...I use the front table as a work surface for rekeying locks and things of that type. Almost finished loading and noticed the pole...
  • Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
    Historical mailing list - nick mcree
    Wed, 1 Jun 1994 17:01:24 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Also, the locksmith > I talked to says a lot of the VW ignition switch barrels are > riveted closed and that rekeying them is not...
  • Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:07:39 -0500
    Felder Industries acquired a stash of OEM tabs sometime back. I will be traveling, as of tomorrow, for a week in my Westy. When...
  • Re: Be careful of making this mistake!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:03:13 -0700
    ...I use > the front table as a work surface for rekeying locks and things of that > type. Almost finished loading and noticed the pole...
  • comprehensive rekeying
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 31 May 2010 21:40:28 -0500
    My but the forum is loaded with misinformation today. Filing wafers to be flush with the top edge of the plug is a security...
  • ReKEYing doors?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Sun, 13 Sep 1998 14:44:19 -0400
    I recently had to have the mechanical part of my ignition replaced. I bought my '80 Vanagon used about a year ago...the side...
  • Re: . ReKEYing doors?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:48:13 -0400
    Hello Woodcock, On 14-Sep-98, Woodcock, Frank wrote: (ed...) > There is a small pin that you need to drive out with a tiny...
  • Rekeying door locks
    Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:43:58 -0400
    I finally got around to taking off the passenger door handle and inspecting the lock mechanism to see why it was stuck. Well not...
  • Lock re-keying
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:28:28 -0500
    ...with the list or online that could do a good job rekeying all of my lock cores. I have an '83 Westy with lock...
  • Re: key question
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:28:03 -0600
    ...There are no rekeying kits available for gas caps. In your case, I'd leave the ignition in and have the other locks rekeyed...
  • early vanagon door locks, passenger side
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:33:39 CST
    ...this part has nothing to do with the key cylinders (so swapping it does NOT require any rekeying). why swap? well, cause if the...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:19:15 -0700
    ...VW locks, run across the middle seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. > >
  • '67 Westy resto update (98% burnt out)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 17:41:43 -0700
    ...suggest calling your local "Fine Woods/Woodworker's" outlet near you. Rekeying the Latches and Locks: Got it done last week. Paid through the...
  • Re: Lock re-keying
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:38:24 -0800
    ...with > the > list or online that could do a good job rekeying all of my lock cores. > > I have an '83 Westy with lock...
  • Re: Wafers for locks
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:44:19 -0700
    ...after this saga I may offer a vanagon rekeying service... hahaha :-) On Sun, Apr 7, 2019 at 10:17 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail...
  • Re: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 15:39:38 -0700
    wouahh... Jim... I can't believe to find those... I almost bring the lock to the lock smith ! ! :-) :-) oh my ! ! I have several VW...
  • Re: Lock re-keying
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:31:26 -0800
    ...with >> the >> list or online that could do a good job rekeying all of my lock cores. >> >> I have an '83 Westy with lock...
  • Vanagon keys--the answers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:23:01 -0500
    ...Once they are assembled, they cannot be disassembled for rekeying. This applies to both the 2 and 4 wheel drive models. I have gotten...
  • If you lose the gas key...
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 19:12:06 -0700
    ...Once > they are assembled, they > cannot be disassembled for rekeying. This applies > to both the 2 and 4 wheel > drive models. > > I have gotten...
  • Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:03:38 -0400
    ...Once they are assembled, they > cannot be disassembled for rekeying. This applies to both the 2 and 4 wheel > drive models. > > I have gotten...
  • A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 01:39:02 +0000
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. The gas cap many times will...
  • 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)
    ...be easier to rekey it to match the door locks than rekeying all of the doors to match the ignition. About getting a key...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:08:13 -0400
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for > certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. > > > The gas cap many times will...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:53:57 -0400
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. > > > The gas cap many times will...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:10:40 -0500
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. > > > The gas cap many times will...
  • Re: A bit more on keys... Correction
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:55:29 -0500
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. > > > The gas cap many times will...
  • Re: A bit more on keys...
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:58:07 -0300
    ...seat lock, so I can't say for certain about the rekeying except that it should be possible. >> >> >> The gas cap many times will...
  • Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
    Historical mailing list - William Warburton
    Thu, 2 Jun 94 9:22:20 GMT
    ...Cheers, W. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Rekeying VW door locks. (Breadloaf/Baywindow vans) Each lock has a cylinder with eight sprung brass inserts. If the correct key is...
  • Jetta Woes and Vanagon Waves (long winded)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:10:19 -0500
    ...We haven't taken the Flyer in for rekeying yet or to check the @#!X>%@#ing oil leak that it now has. But the...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...Bosch 0250-201-021 0250-201-032 Champion CH69 NGK Y901R ====================================================================== REKEYING VW DOOR LOCKS <William Warburton, w.warburton@edinburgh.ac.uk> 2 May...