Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
2
Exterior Lighting problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat

The Headlights problem

While changing the passenger-side low-beam bulb, I found wiring to all three bulb holders missing insulation, having exposed wires. Even the intact insulation is very brittle where the minimal movement of the wires, necessary to replace any of the bulbs, causes more insulation to break away from   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen passeat. The contact stated that while at a stop. The low beam head lamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred.   Read details...


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