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IdahoDoug
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One thing you might consider is ask your local law enforcement if you can bring your van in and have their drug dog sniff it over. It would suck to be crossing the border, or going to an air show on a military base and have a drug dog light up on your vehicle and ruin your day. My point is underground car stealing border types are a high likelihood to shuttle drugs around and if they forgot some hidden deeply in the vehicle, you may one day take the fall for it. My brothers were military pilots and whenever they bought a used car they'd bring it to the base for a sniff before driving it as an every day driver.
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A happy ending! All we need now is a picture of you driving into the sunset with a big smile on your face!
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martinr
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| Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:16 am Post subject: Yeah! |
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rockfish
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Fantastic news. 
It looks like it is time for me to get to that hidden fuel pump kill switch project.
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DAIZEE
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WOW! sorta spooky if you look into it too deeply!
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joseph928
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 Cool! Good things can happen to good people, keep the faith!
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a1fa
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Note to self.. hidden switch is a good thing.
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rubbachicken
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i'm very pleased you got your bus back
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RCB
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Google "auto lock". Put one on the brake and clutch pedal and sleep comfortably
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Noganav T3
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Great news. inspiration for all owners to take measures.
fuel pump kill switch hidden can certainly slow down a thief who can get by the locks and ignition lock. Other ideas for keeping our vans from drifting off would be greatly appreciated. I used to pull the rotor and take it with me when parked at the airport for days at a time. Airports have security cameras and guards however..... |
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msinabottle
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: Yay! Kill Switch! |
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So very happy to hear the good news--I was wondering! Now, your next mission is to wire a simple kill switch into the fuel pump circuit. There are threads. I'd also think of all the things that could happen with an abused van, and check for 'em.
I hope the good times roll uninterrupted henceforth.
Best!
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Perales
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And they lived happily ever after.
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campism
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Wow! Found my Van! |
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| So I'm cleaning up the yard and my brother comes bursting in yelling Martin, Martin I think I found your van. |
Well, I guess this means that you can never, ever, EVER say/do/think anything bad about such a brother ever again, in this life or any life to come. Forever, y'know. You might even has to keep him in free beer for the remainder of this one and he probably deserves it. |
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syncrodoka
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r39o
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| I have a set of new OG cut key blanks here with the key code that I can give you if you want a clean start. I pulled them out of a new lock that I was rekeying for my van. |
That is a GREAT idea to resse such keys. ]
I have a few sets too.
How good are the new lock sets you can buy for A1s and A2s?
You still need to do work, but that gets you a good ignition lock and trunk lock as a start. Plus the bits from the other cylinders.
Many, if not most, locks in the vans are getting worn.....
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Wow! Found my Van! |
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Found Carat.
... I have my machine back. |
 
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syncrodoka
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Really worn or dirty locks are more prone to working with non owner keys. The driver's door and ignition mostly since they are always used. Did you have a hidden spare on the van somewhere?
All of the locks including the ignition can be rekeyed or replaced fairly easily.
I have a set of new OG cut key blanks here with the key code that I can give you if you want a clean start. I pulled them out of a new lock that I was rekeying for my van.
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mpabegg
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Super good news!
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