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Date:         Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:39:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Lieb <jlieberie@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Lieb <jlieberie@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
Comments: To: Paul Peranteau <service@benjamins.com>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2011113021194039@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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This might help.

http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=314

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Paul Peranteau <service@benjamins.com>wrote:

> This is my first post to the list, having enjoyed lurking for some > time. I have learned a good deal. Thanks. > > Having a problem now with my 90 Westy's power locks. Seem to be very > temperamental and waiting for me to operate them right, though I > can't figure what right is. > Current mode is that the drivers door doesn't open with the key > (either key). I can force the door to unlock and open if I pull up > the inside button with some force, get in, close the door, and then > it goes back to being locked again. > Certainly it's not controlling the other locks like any other power > locks I've ever had. > > Rear lid lock will not unlock at all, with the button pushed in or > not and whether the slot is vertical or horizontal. Even a local VW > mechanic can't get it open. > Passenger door and sliding door are locking and unlocking quite > normally, though certainly not powered. > > Is there some magic ritual (or correct order of procedure) to correct > this and either get them merrily powering away again or, at least, > getting them all to open manually? > > Paul >

-- Jim in NW Pa.

PVC Pittsburgh Vanagon Club 1987 Vanagon Westfalia Camper 1982 FJ40, TLCA #15764 2007 FJ Cruiser


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