Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen R32

Volkswagen R32 owners have reported 7 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen R32

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

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of 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 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...

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...




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