The new unit from the dealer is like you say, but they also sell you a
pigtail adapter that goes with it so that it connects like the old one
should..................

Adam P
Charleston,SC     Coburn, WV
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Hunnam" <hunnam@PNC.COM.AU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: Door lock actuator question

> Jim.
>
> No the superseeced door actuator as fitted to the T4 does not fit the
> Vanagon, or the rear hatch to be precise.  I know for a fact, I have jsut
> gone through the process of explaining to VW Australia this very point.
The
> newer unit has the harness actually plugging into the bottom of the unit
and
> when done so it just wont fit onto the bracket fitted to the bottom rail
of
> the rear hatch.  I am not so sure with the front and sliding doors,
maybe??
>
> Ray Hunnam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Felder
> Sent: Thursday, 13 November 2003 4:29 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Door lock actuator question
>
>
> Are the door lock actuators for late model vanagon central locking
> systems the same, or unique to passenger/driver sides?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
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