Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen EOS

Volkswagen EOS owners have reported 3 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fog light switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen EOS


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen EOS

The Tail Light Switch problem

While my wife was driving home from work last night on a dark curvy two lane road, the right front headlight, fog light, marker light/signal, right rear tail light/brake light/signal, third brake light, and strangely the left front side maker, all went out at once.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

Driving down the road and multiple exterior lights started going out including headlights, brake lights, fog lights. Lights continued to go in and out. Took car to vw dealership. It was found the fuse and fusebox were melted. Other vw models have been recalled.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

00927 - terminal 30 (right) 011 - open circuit 01516 - terminal 30; left 011 - open circuit - intermittent I believe this is a major fire hazard and also will leave you stranded.   Read details...




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