So I've acquired an '83 Vanagon, but it has no key. How can I get it home?
Break the wheel lock and hot wire it?
Remove the ignition?
Ideas? Thanks!
How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
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Re: How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
pull the ign housing off, reinstall the wheel, remove electrical from the back, and use screw driver to start, or just tow.
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Re: How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
Trailer or bring an ignition switch with a key.
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Re: How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
^ Amen to that. If you can get the ignition housing apart, and pull out the lock cylinder, the switch can be turned with a flat screwdriver. I bet a local locksmith could create a new key if you take the lock cylinder in.
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Re: How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
How to bring a Vanagon home:
(4) vodka cranberries
(3) shots of tequila
Tell her she has to come back to your house for the hooka after party.
(4) vodka cranberries
(3) shots of tequila
Tell her she has to come back to your house for the hooka after party.
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Re: How to bring home Vanagon with no key?
This man has experience.Ramrod wrote:How to bring a Vanagon home:
(4) vodka cranberries
(3) shots of tequila
Tell her she has to come back to your house for the hooka after party.
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Best response ever!
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thats a awsome response ramrod lmao
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Thanks guys, I'm here to help. Unless of course you require a constructive answer. 
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