Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Golf

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
2
Exterior Lighting problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

The Headlights problem

Low beam headlight electrical problem one side of vehicle low beam headlight does not work. I noticed passats and jettas have had this recalled and it is due to an electrical wiring issue. This is not a bulb replacement since bulb has been replaced several times and still not working.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The wire from the alternator to the underhood fuse block is not thick enough to handle the current from the stock alternator. This causes the wire to get too hot melting the fuse block at the 30 amp fuse causing headlight issues.   Read details...


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