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Subject:Re: Lost keys
From:Mike Collum
Date:Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:31:15 -0400

While I'm thinking about it, both my '84 and my '85 use the same gas cap
key which is NOT the ignition key.  I don't know which years used the
ignition key for the gas cap.

Mike

Mike Collum wrote:
> Richard,
>
> Open the door, pull the rubber seal back a bit to expose the Phillips
> head screw which goes into the door handle assembly.  Remove the screw
> and push the handle a bit forward and out.
>
> Yes, Steve can "Number" cut the key and he does excellent work.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Richard Green wrote:
>
>> I have lost my Vanagon Keys. I can not even find my spare set. I think 1
>> key works every thing but I could be wrong, Factory locking gas cap too.
>> Can I just pull the door handle and get the number off of it? I had
>> Steve @Steves's lock shop make a key several years ago, and I think
>> thats all it took He has a computer listing that will automatically cut
>> the key from the number. I am not sure haw to remove the handle anymore
>> but I cab look it up in My bentaly.shop manual.
>> Thanks Richard
>>
>> --
>> As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point
>> in the wrong direction.
>>
>> All your lightning waits inside you...
>>
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