I was stopped (taking a fast picture) on a steep downhill grade .... got out
the sliding door.... gravity assisted and shut the door so hard, it caused
the lock to fall down....BUT... I keep a spare in my wallet.... cause once I
was miles from anywhere and got locked out & I still remember that.

Rob
87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure (slip&drip)

rountree@planeteer.com
-----Original Message-----

>At 11:36 30-10-98 -0800, John Brush wrote:
>>I still don't see how one can lock the keys in a Vanagon. I can't close
>>the door on my 81 and have it stay locked. I need the keys to actually
>>lock it all up.
>>
>>I always thought VW's were all like that. <quizzical look>
>
>With power door locks you can close the drivers and passengers doors, then
>with the sliding door open push the passenger door lock down. This locks
>all doors including the sliding door once it is shut.