Well, on mine the slider can't be in the "latched open" position when you
lock it, so I have to slide it partway, push down the lock button, then
close it.
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
> Reply-To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:34:37 +1200
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: [vanagon] Common problems with Vanagons
>
>> you need to exit the side door and lock it before closing.
>
> My 84 refuses to do this, that is, you cannot lock the slider then
> shut it. STUPID VW! Why not keep on with the Scirocco 1 system?
>