Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Light Switch problems
3
Headlights problems
2

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

The Brake Light Switch problem

Brake lights remained on without brake pedal pressure, and remained on after turning off ignition. I investigated prior recalls and saw: report receipt date: Feb 20, 2007 NHTSA campaign number: 07v063000 component(s): exterior lighting I went to local vw for recall repair and was told   Read details...

The Headlights problem

I have noted when replacing front headlight bulbs that the plastic covering the headlight wiring was deteriorating on all the wires to the point that the wiring was coming in contact with other deteriorated wiring causing a short and failure of the front headlights.   Read details...


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