Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlight switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
2
Headlight Switch problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

The Headlights problem

While driving at any speed at night in inclement conditions headlights and windshield wipers worked intermittently. Consumer stated, if he moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch the headlights would come back on.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. While driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. Currently, manufacturer was recalling vehicles with this defect.   Read details...


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