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Date:         Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:22:15 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Carat rear hatch lock fails to unlock with key
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
In-Reply-To:  <05ff01cb29e3$fcab4970$6401a8c0@PROSPERITY>
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Yes, I think I will do the manual lock thing on that hatch.. Now to find one

This is a new vehicle to me and I haven't figured out the electric lock system yet. I can see getting locked out and no way to get in. Having heard the horror stories of others with these locks - this I definitely want to avoid.

John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 7/22/2010 4:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > 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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