Yes, I think I will do the manual lock thing on that hatch.. Now to
find one

This is a new vehicle to me and I haven't figured out the electric lock
system yet. I can see getting locked out and no way to get in. Having
heard the horror stories of others with these locks - this I definitely
want to avoid.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 7/22/2010 4:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> I'd probably want to convert it to pure manual lock on the rear hatch
> myself.
>
> I believe that's straightforward parts swap  work if you get the
> manual lock parts. Would be 86 and later I believe.
>
> don't know about where you are ..but where I am, where it's 90 to 100
> every last day in blazing hot sun ...
> it's just delightful about 2 or 3 AM ..
> and easier to see what you're workin' on even with a good headlamp.
> compaired to blazing hot sunlight everywhere.
> Way mo' betta at night.
> I don't understand at all why the world stays on the daytime thing in
> the hot summer.  Makes no sense.,.
> all those highway workers out in the intense sun and UV .
> Dysfunctional even.
>
> I converted a Wolfsburg passenger's front door from electric lock to
> manual ..
> easy as long as you have the manual lock parts.
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:13 PM
> Subject: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
>
>
>>  I've a 91 Carat. Having trouble with the rear hatch lock. Tried
>> powering up. Heard the rear hatch lock servo drive down (or up as the
>> case may be). Key will not unlock the hatch. I really don't want to have
>> to climb inside and remove that rear panel to get at that lock,
>> especially in the heat we are having here in Alabam right now.
>> Suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> Question: Can the rear hatch electric lock be replaced with a standard
>> key operated lock? I don't like funky electrical c**p and if I have to
>> tear into that panel, I want a permanent fix. I have no problem going
>> manual if it can reasonably be done.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John
>>
>> --
>> John Rodgers
>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>> Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
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