Date:         Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:09:39 -0800
Reply-To:     Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
In-Reply-To:  <c280e73b1003070641l312bca1cpabb902e78bb60ae9@mail.gmail.com>
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I keep a small book in my glovebox where I write down gas, mileage, oil
changes, tune-ups etc. Receipts are kept in a binder in the house with other
important documents on the vehicle like emissions reports, licensing
documents from previous years and any other paperwork.

About a year ago, I also started keeping records in an iPhone app. It's very
cool - it will track data on how many mpg the van averages between each fill
up, remind of me when the next oil change is due and all kinds of cool stuff
like that. It's one of the few paid apps I actually bought! But I love it!

Additionally, I have a Backpack account where I keep other data - notes
about ideas for things like cup holders, stereo upgrades I might do and
whatever else doesn't fit in the log book or the app. That's very handy. I
also keep links to resources like the Van Cafe, other Vanagon owners'
websites/blogs and miscellaneous stuff like that in Backpack.

(Yes, I am geek. LOL)

~Annie

On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 6:41 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:

> After hours of telling myself that the key was in an obvious place and
> that the situation would be solved with a simple approach, I decided
> to look in my usual hiding spot for the spare key, in the
> under-carriage. Incredibly (or not,) there was the spare! Of course I
> have no recollection of doing this. This is a relatively 'new to me'
> van and when you have several, you go through moments wondering, 'now
> did I install a new ignition switch in Fritz or Baby?'
> Now I am resolved to writing everything down and keeping
> records.........where the hell did I put my glasses?
> Miguel
>
> I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
>  - Thomas A. Edison
>
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 7:14 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Good morning, have misplaced key to my Westy. I have pulled connector
> > from ignition swith and installed another, so starting van is no
> > problem. Now need to disable Steering Wheel Lock............Thanks!
> > Miguel
> >
> > I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
> >  - Thomas A. Edison
> >
>