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Date:         Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:36:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Claudio Cella <claudiocella@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Claudio Cella <claudiocella@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rear Hatch Lock
Comments: To: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Several years ago i seem to recall a similar problem on my 87 Vanagon - i sprayed some WD-40 in the lock via the key opening and it worked for me. Never had a problem again. Might be worth a try for you as well.

Claudio Cella 87 Vanagon GL 7 passenger 90 Jetta TD

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 12:13 PM Subject: Rear Hatch Lock

> Hi All, > > Has anyone experienced intermittent failure of the rear hatch lock (88 > wolfy with power locks)? It occasionally will not open, it feels like > the key is not engaging... > > Jere > 90 GL > 88 GL >


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