NO, unfortunately you have a vehicle that there just isn't that much info. out on. The best I can say is find someone in your area that has a Vanagon and talk to them. good luck Eric Zeno <emz@nauticom.net> 86 Syncronizer 86 GL For Sale (Pgh. PA) 72 240Z 1936 Chrysler On Tue, 10 Dec 1996, K Miller wrote: > Ever since the weather got colder, the power locks on my '87 Westy seem > to be 'frozen' - not as in 'frozen with ice in the lock', but like the > electrical connections are preventing the locks from moving. When I turn > the key or press down the lock button, there's a huge resistance, like > with 2 resisting magnets, & they just don't lock. Not conducive for > taking my van on outtings into the city! This happened last winter too, > & finally cleared itself up around June. Who knows, maybe it has > absolutely nothing to do with the weather - I'm in Seattle & it's not > cold like Minnesota - but regardless, help!! > > Any ideas? I don't know much about VW engines, let alone electrical > systems, but if somebody could point me in the right direction I'd > appreciate it! > > Also, it has become apparent to me that as a Vanagon owner I really need > to learn how to maintain & repair it myself. Any suggestions for > elementary books, other than Bentley, which I've heard is more for the > already-initiated? > > Thanks! > Kathy > >
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