Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 Volkswagen R32

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen R32. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen R32

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
3
Brake Light problems
2
Exterior Lighting problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 Volkswagen R32

The Headlights problem

Vw R32 hid headlight system burns out bulbs and smells like burnt wires. The bulb igniter wires inside the light housing have the insulation falling off leaving the wires exposed and touching each other. I attempted to insulate bare wires, but they still keep deteriorating farther down the wire.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The third brake light of my 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a condensation buildup. Because of the way the light is constructed into the body of the car, other's have informed me that this is a major job to fix (including hours of labor and extensive body work).   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

When certain driving conditions are accompanied by high ambient temperatures, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed. If this happens, liquid fuel may enter the fuel tank venting system and migrate into the evaporative system, saturating the carbon canister.   Read details...


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