The handle is probably cracked. Was NLA until recently. Found them at Bus Depot:

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251843704

You can switch the key cylinder so your keys still match up. There's a small screw on the side that holds the cylinder in. If it's more than you can handle (no pun intended), have a locksmith pull the switch. 

BenT

On Jan 23, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> so i've got an 84 westy and lately my self respect has forced me to look for a functional sliding door handle. the one i currently use is flopping all over the place. is there a bushing kit out there or a specific part i can order that would take care of this? the thing works but flops around in a way no self respecting vanite would allow.
> 
> 
> thanks,
> tim
> 
> --- On Sun, 1/23/11, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Power Lock Trouble
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Sunday, January 23, 2011, 8:37 AM
> 
> 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
>> 
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