I'd probably want to convert it to pure manual lock on the rear hatch myself. I believe that's straightforward parts swap work if you get the manual lock parts. Would be 86 and later I believe. don't know about where you are ..but where I am, where it's 90 to 100 every last day in blazing hot sun ... it's just delightful about 2 or 3 AM .. and easier to see what you're workin' on even with a good headlamp. compaired to blazing hot sunlight everywhere. Way mo' betta at night. I don't understand at all why the world stays on the daytime thing in the hot summer. Makes no sense.,. all those highway workers out in the intense sun and UV . Dysfunctional even. I converted a Wolfsburg passenger's front door from electric lock to manual .. easy as long as you have the manual lock parts. Scott www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:13 PM Subject: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
> I've a 91 Carat. Having trouble with the rear hatch lock. Tried > powering up. Heard the rear hatch lock servo drive down (or up as the > case may be). Key will not unlock the hatch. I really don't want to have > to climb inside and remove that rear panel to get at that lock, > especially in the heat we are having here in Alabam right now. > Suggestions appreciated. > > Question: Can the rear hatch electric lock be replaced with a standard > key operated lock? I don't like funky electrical c**p and if I have to > tear into that panel, I want a permanent fix. I have no problem going > manual if it can reasonably be done. > > Thanks > > John > > -- > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com |
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