2008 Volkswagen R32 Exterior lighting 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.”

“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. There are 3 wires that run to the bulb igniter socket that connects to the bulb. I feel this insulation has a manufacture defect. Other electrical wires in the housing are still fine.”

“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). I was told that this was also in violation of regulation fmvss 108, and thus should file a complaint. The dealer that I took it to said this was a normal condition and that there was nothing that they could do (which conflicts what other's have said).”

“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. Should this occur while driving, the vehicle may experience performance issues (I.e., vehicle jerking) and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) in the instrument cluster could illuminate. Fuel could leak from the evaporative system leak detection pump filter. …”

“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. …”