Club 80-90 Forums

Hi

Hope to buy a 1989 Vanagon GL at an auction but unfortunately, there are no keys.

Could anyone explain the process + what tools I need to disconnect the steering lock to remove and start the car?

Can I get an ignition + side door key cut from any VW dealer if I give them the chassic no?

Many thanks

Keys can be cut, by a suitably equipped locksmith, to a code which can be found marked on some of the door lock cylinders once they have been removed.

With regard to your first query, I think it is highly unlikely that you're going to find anyone who is going to tell you on a public forum how to bypass the steering and ignition locks on a van so that you can drive it away. I can only suggest you get it towed to someone who knows how to sort it for you, or pay a mobile locksmith to attend at the auction site.

Ok thanks.

It would be helpful to know how to disconnect the steering before I place a bid! I could then fly up and drive it to the nearest MOT garage, then get a steering lock fitted.

So if someone would like to send me a PM with this infomration, that would help me decide whether to bid on the vehicle which looks good.


Thanks

The van may not be a runner, so would need towing away from the auction site.

Yes after around 6 months of being parked up I expect the battery is flat and possibly engine needs work. There's also a clip on steering lock attached to the pedal but that can be easily removed.

I got a tow charge which was 3850 for 1000 kms. So I'd like to try and aviod that by trying it myself then if not, get a local mechanic so i can drive it back to where I'll store it.

Thanks anyway

if you start stripping it down you'll clearly see how to do it bring some tools ya be grand

Its in The Book of Lies

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That's the Haynes manual for the uninitiated.