Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

The Brake Light problem

Headlight went out while starting the car. Dealer found a burned wiring harness to be the cause. Cost to repair $ 159. 31. This could have been a major problem if both head lights would have gone out while traveling on a dark hwy at high speed. Burned wiring harness is in my possession.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlight went out while starting the car. Dealer found a burned wiring harness to be the cause. Cost to repair $ 159. 31. This could have been a major problem if both head lights would have gone out while traveling on a dark hwy at high speed. Burned wiring harness is in my possession.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

When attempting to move the gear shift out of park, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The driver indicated the epc light came on while driving previously. Please describe details. Vehicle was repaired and it failed again on the same day as the repair.   Read details...


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