Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen GTI


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

The Headlights problem

I bought a pair of aftermarket headlights from a member on ebay for my 2001 vw Gti. I bought these headlights from a seller . I have recently discovered that these headlights are defective and foglight (which is incorporated into the headlight housing) is turned on it will cause the inside of the   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

I experienced a brake light switch failure which resulted in my car not meeting safety standards.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

My blinker lights don't work properly. When I put the turn signal they will blink a few time and then go off. I took it to my local vw dealer and a mechanic recommended that I replace all four turn signal lightbulb. I did and still have the same problem.   Read details...


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