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Date:         Mon, 13 May 2002 11:14:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob O Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob O Shaughnessy <vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon rekey
Comments: To: vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <F1697dJU5WSMciyQzT000014da7@hotmail.com>
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On 5/12/02 10:29 PM, "Steve Sandlin" <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> At one time Vanagain had some complete lock sets. I think replacing all the > locks is a bit overkill. Why not get a locksmith to make you a key to the > code, and repair any locks that might be troublesome. Most of the time a > correctly cut key and cleaning and lubricating the locks will solve the > problem. The locks can, if necessary, be rekeyed at a substantial savings > over the cost of new locks. Feel free to contact me if you have further > questions. > Steve Sandlin > Steve's Lock Shoppe > '84 Wolfsburg Westy > '79 Kombi > '00 New Beetle > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

Steve, my biggest problem is the half-key jammed into the ignition lock cylinder.

Do you know if I can disassemble it and get it functional again, or order one keyed to my code?

What all is involved in re-keying?

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Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 85GL with basic Westy interior 82 Diesel Westy (with blown engine) 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 95 Cat, 96 Cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid, 01 Dog 25 House


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