Randy;
        Before taking my truck to be painted I removed all the handles
and trim. While they were out I decided to clean up the tumblers and
associated hardware. It turned out to be a pretty simple job and the
results were excellent. Basically I shot some WD40 in the lock mechanism
to clean out old grease. If I remember correctly I kept the key in the
lock so the tumblers would not fall out.
        Check the archives, this was discussed less than six months ago.
Let me know iif you need help with the archives. I have some good
instructions around here somewhere.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Mon, 28 May 2001 17:29:06 EDT Randy Weersing <Rrramunda@AOL.COM>
writes:
Hello.......New member here. I have a 82 Vanagon with 85 Jetta
power......love it! I was glad to find this group. I have a problem with
keys
someone out there must know the answer to. Although still going strong
after
216k miles, my van's key is worn out. I have to fiddle like a safecracker
to
get the doors to lock and unlock. A local locksmith told me I have to
take
out all the locks and bring them in for him to fit new keys. I'm not
buying
that........must be an easier way. Just copying the old key is no good
because all I get is a copy of a worn out key. Isn't there a code or
something I can use to get a new key made? Thanks for any help.

Randy, Elmira (near Eugene) Oregon
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