Date:         Wed, 11 Dec 1996 02:34:59 -0500 (EST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: Power Locks Frozen Up

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
> 
>