Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the hazard flashing warning light unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

Upon depressing the four-way flasher switch, usually only one turn signal blinks, inside and outside the vehicle, only the left or right turn signal blinks, after depressing the switch several times, the four-way flashers will work normally.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Ignition was sticking. Driving at 55 going to turn headlights on,there are none. Pull over turn car off and keep restarting. Wipers the same. Brought in for repair. Told ignition sticking. Replace at my cost. Never tried while driving but experimented at a stop.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Rear reading light on right side inoperative.   Read details...


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