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Subject:Re: Tailgate lock
From:Stacy Schneider
Date:Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:23:40 -0700

What he says, I agree with.

                                   Stacy

On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 9:20 PM Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The lock shown in the photo does not appear to be correct for a Vanagon.
> It is indicating the VB series key, which is not compatible with the N
> profile used on the Vanagon.  Therefore the new lock cannot be keyed into
> the Vanagon system.  Your lock is certainly serviceable; we work on those
> all the time.  As a side note, most of the Vanagons of your vintage use a
> different lock than the one shown.  There is a great possibility that lock
> will not fit your vehicle.
> Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith
>
>
> Sent from Outlook<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>
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