Replacing the drivers side actuator fixed this problem for me.  Found this
answer on the list
in the archives.

Steven

91 Westy

On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Power lock cycling could be a wiring problem or a bad actuator on one of
> the
> front doors. A trick for all is to know which fuse controls them and when
> they go wonky pull that fuse. The continued cycling will destroy all the
> actuators and can also leave you with a dead battery.
>
> Since both front door locks are masters, either a short or broken wire can
> make things go crazy. It is common for the wires to break in the sleeve in
> the door hinge area.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> PB
> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:54 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Power Lock Trouble
>
> The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden.
> First they started locking and unlocking continuously, so I immediately
> took
> it to the place that installed my remote locks.  When they removed the
> remote locks, my driver and hatch door would not unlock, and the passenger
> and side door would not lock.  It is now at Bela's Garage being fixed.
>  Bela
> told me that power lock trouble happens because the vanagon is old, or if
> rain gets into the lock.  I don't have a garage or carport, but I didn't
> notice any water leaks, either.  I'm wondering if my remote locks had
> anything to do with the problem, because I enjoyed my remote locks, and
> would like to get a new remote if safe to do so.  Has anyone had trouble
> with power locks?
> Patti
> 90 Westy Automatic
>