the key lock cylinder comes right out of the door handle........there is a
almost hidden teeny tiny set screw, in the side of the round part where the
lock cylinder goes through.
Scott
 turbovans
( cleaning old stuff out of my inbox )

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Kao" <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: Beside myself!

> My original slider door handle broke years ago. I drove my Vanagon
> to a dealer and asked if they have a replacement with a lock that
> I could use the same key (the original key). The answer I got was no.
> I ended up buying a new handle with a new lock and a new key for the
> new handle. I had my Vanagon at the dealership and they would not
> do anything so that I do not have to use a different key for the new
> door handle.
>
> I still believe they can oder a new key identical to yours. But it
> may be a bit of hassle, takes time and will be expensive.
>
> David
>
>
> --- On Sun, 11/23/08, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote:
>
>> From: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
>> Subject: Re: Beside myself!
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 8:55 AM
>> I'd try calling the local VW dealer on Monday -- with
>> your VIN, they can
>> probably cut you a new key, assuming that somebody
>> hasn't fitted new
>> locks since the van was manufactured.
>>
>> Also I think there are code numbers on the lock cylinders
>> that will
>> identify the key pattern needed, I believe any legitmate
>> locksmith could
>> then make you a key.
>>
>> I'd try the dealer first, personally, to avoid the need
>> to take anything
>> apart.
>>
>> Allan
>>
>> --
>> 1991 Vanagon GL
>>
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