There's a fuse for the system.
it's above the regular fuses.
you might have to undo and lower down the main fuse box to access it.

I'd look there - I had 'rear hatch weirdness' and that fuse was blown.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Peranteau" <service@BENJAMINS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:19 PM
Subject: 90 Westfalia power locks problem

> This is my first post to the list, having enjoyed lurking for some
> time. I have learned a good deal. Thanks.
>
> Having a problem now with my 90 Westy's power locks. Seem to be very
> temperamental and waiting for me to operate them right, though I
> can't figure what right is.
> Current mode is that the drivers door doesn't open with the key
> (either key). I can force the door to unlock and open if I pull up
> the inside button with some force, get in, close the door,  and then
> it goes back to being locked again.
> Certainly it's not controlling the other locks like any other power
> locks I've ever had.
>
> Rear lid lock will not unlock at all, with the button pushed in or
> not and whether the slot is vertical or horizontal. Even a local VW
> mechanic can't get it open.
> Passenger door and sliding door are locking and unlocking quite
> normally, though certainly not powered.
>
> Is there some magic ritual (or correct order of procedure) to correct
> this and either get them merrily powering away again or, at least,
> getting them all to open manually?
>
> Paul