Date:         Sat, 1 Dec 2001 06:15:15 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction
Comments: cc: trollboy_1@lycos.com
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In a message dated 11/30/2001 2:04:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:


> Re: [vanagon] power locks malfunction

       This is a common problem with the power door locks.  What is happening 
is this: The contacts inside the switches for the power doors lock mechanisms 
have become corroded or worn out, most lonely corroded?  You will need to 
remove all three (two front door and sliding door) power door lock 
mechanisms.  Open them up, clean all the electrical contacts inside, relube 
with dielectric grease, reassemble making sure the unit is sealed well (use 
silicon sealant if necessary), make sure the rubber boot is intact, if not 
use silicon sealant here again, then reinstall using dielectric grease on all 
the wire connection terminals.
       You need to do all three as it is impossible to determine which switch 
is at fault as all three are interconnected.
       
Peace 

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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