2008 Volkswagen R32 Electrical system Problems

“Front right light bulb went out, went to dealer, they diagnosed the problem, replaced bulb $256.00. 1 week later the bulb goes out again and the dealer tells me that water leaked into the control unit and that the unit costing $600.00 has to be replaced otherwise the light will keep going out. They also tell me that the seal around the headlight unit will be leaking water soon.”

“My brand-new 08 vw makes severe hiccups on moderate acceleration when the outside temperature is above about 95 f. (sudden loss of power and come back up in short period of time.)have starting problem after the symptom, sometimes smell of gas from outside rear. The problem does not leave any error codes on computer, therefore dealers cannot fix or replicate problem. (usually takes about 30 min constant drive in the hot weather to have the symptom.) had numerous visit to a vw dealer but no fix. Always end up with my claim comments; customer states... …”

“Suspect clock spring failed. Airbag indicator light is illuminated. Lost all functions to steering wheel mounted controls. Vw would not pay for the repair.”

“Both headlights failed. Headlight wiring is deteriorated. Wire insulation is brittle, cracked and separated, leaving the wiring exposed causing electrical shortages, bulb and ballast failure. Local Volkswagen dealer performed diagnoses during the 60000 mile maintenance upon my request. Found internal headlight wire harnesses in both headlights coming apart (deteriorated), estimate to replace both headlights assemblies and reprogram lighting system $1,517.00. …”

“Usually during hot weather conditions, the failure is present. The failure - car hesitates under acceleration almost as if the fuel is being cutoff. Other times it stalls during idle at stop light. Other times the car will take two or three tries to restart. When parked after a drive the vehicle leaks fuel behind the passenger side rear wheel. Occurs randomly and the dealer cannot reproduce the issue. Parts replaced - purge valve to fix the fuel leak and hesitation. The car does not leak fuel anymore, however the hesitation issue is still present.”