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Peiter
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 Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:20 am Post subject: keys and locks |
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Just picked up a really nice 83 diesel Vanagon. I was given three keys-- ignition, diesel cap and the third is a mystery. None of the 3 locks or unlocks they doors or trunk and the only other lock is by the water/ electric hookups. None of the keys is even small enough to fit into this small area. Plus, IDK what this lock is for. I saw on youtube it could be gas and it could be water. Any clues on this third key and this mystery lock?
Thanks!
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dobryan
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Location: Brookeville, MD
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:51 am Post subject: Re: keys and locks |
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| Peiter wrote: |
Just picked up a really nice 83 diesel Vanagon. I was given three keys-- ignition, diesel cap and the third is a mystery. None of the 3 locks or unlocks they doors or trunk and the only other lock is by the water/ electric hookups. None of the keys is even small enough to fit into this small area. Plus, IDK what this lock is for. I saw on youtube it could be gas and it could be water. Any clues on this third key and this mystery lock?
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Got any pics you can share?
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:54 am Post subject: Re: keys and locks |
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Judging by the pictures of the keys (Sarcasm)  maybe it’s the glove box key. From the 83 owners manual.
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valvecovergasket
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:55 am Post subject: Re: keys and locks |
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do you have a good lock locksmith?
i would just take the door handles and trunk lock off, and take them with your ignition key and get the locks matched.
i had to do that with our van right after purchase - as it had 3 different keys which was annoying - and some $$ later, i have less keys and all the locks work well.
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Xevin
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:03 am Post subject: Re: keys and locks |
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Welcome to the Samba. Posting pictures is a challenge for many new members. You are not alone. This should help you. Enjoy the van.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6
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