Turn Signal Problems of Volkswagen Touareg

While driving, first side marker and right side turn signal began to fail, then while driving at night headlight failed. Upon inspection attempting to replace failed components, insulation was crumbling & non- existent. Immediately checked the left side headlight assembly. Same condition of wire insulation falling off wires, causing shorting out of components. Replacement of headlight housing assembly, bulbs, ballasts and controllers was required to operate vehicle condition. We contacted the local vw dealership (preston vw, boardman, ohio), their response was that they were not aware of any proplems with the Touareg related to wiring or the headlight assemblies. Total cost to replace w oem through rock auto auto parts (most cost effective) was total$1,314. 82.

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About 2 weeks ago, I started blowing fuses for the drivers side turn signal. I would have no front or rear turn signal, as well as no hazards on the drivers side. I looked inside the headlight assembly and found that all the wiring was exposed due to the wiring insulation rotting off, leaving exposed wiring. I am a firefighter, and this is a vehicle fire, waiting to happen. You cant even wrap electrical tape around it, due to the headlamp unit not being able to be taken apart. I have no left turn signals, and risk being hit, sideswiped, or getting a ticket from the police for something I cannot fix. I have replaced 4 different fuses now trying to fix this.

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