In a message dated 08/05/2005 12:01:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Didn't  receive any replys regarding  my problem with my sliding door
lock.  I'll risk it again.

My sliding Door Lock Mechanism doesn't work  properly. Can't lock or
unlock the door using the lock of the sliding door.  But I can lock or
unlock all the doors (including the sliding door) from  the front
doors? Can this be fixed?

Also, the lock mechanism of my  cargo door was changed by the previous
owner so now I need two keys to  unlock the doors of the westy. Is this
supposed to be a power lock too?  right now it isn't. My guess is that
the previous owner had installed a  regular lock mecanism and it's not
correctly insalled.

The main  problem with his installation is that the cargo door can't be
permanently  unlock. I need the key each time I want to open the door.
It won't stay  unlock. This is very annoying.

JP, your message is confusing, I suppose  that's why no one has responded.  I
will give it a whirl.  I am  presuming your van has the power door locks.
Right ?  So, if that's true  then yes all the locks should lock and unlock when
using the key to activate the  lock from either front door.  The sliding door
lock will only lock &  unlock itself same for the rear hatch.  Now you say you
cannot unlock the  slider with the key but you don't explain what's occurring.
 Does the key  go in the lock and turn ?  If it turns what occurs ?  If it
turns and  the lock is not activated then the lock has become disconnected from
the  actuator inside.  You will have to remove the inner door panel and
investigate.  If the sliding door lock is able to be locked and unlocked  from the
front door lock that means the electric lock system is working  correctly and
the problem is a mechanical issue inside the sliding door.   The problem of
having a different key for the sliding door lock is not related  to the lock ~
unlock problem your having.  You can have the sliding door  lock re-keyed by a
locksmith to match your other door locks. Hope this  helps but it's hard
without having more precise information from you.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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