Volkswagen GTI headlights problems

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Driver assistance · NH

I have a 2003 volkswagen gti and it has a electrical issue my lights flicker by themselves and my hazards come on by themselves as well and I want to put in a new radio but with my electrical issues going I can't do that and when I put my heat on it messes with my head lights they turn off idk what is going on but I can't fix it and I was on a town street when this happened so yeah I need this fixed

Filed Jul 19, 2020 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 10 miles · OH

The rpms only go to 4000 the headlights are constantly blown, one of the fans does not work ....there are a lot of electrical problems, the mass air intake flow issues with that there's just a lot of issues. It's affected the electrical, speed control, airbags, visibility and wiper,lighting, fuel system mass air intake sensor

Filed Mar 7, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 30,600 miles · UT

My 2016 golf gti se has a leaking panaormic sunroof, it leaks into the interior causing damage to the ceiling, the passenger seat, the overhead lighting controls, and the passenger visor light. This happens even when there is a minor amount of rain. This happens when the car is moving or stationary. There are so many people with this problem that vw should be issuing a recall to fix it. I have a video showing what is happening but, you guys only accept pictures.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 56,000 miles · FL

One of the hid headlamp stopped working causing the bulb fail warning light on the dash to be illuminated. I went to the auto parts store and bought a new bulb. Upon removal of the bulb access cover I found that all the insulation on allof the wiring in the headlight unit to have disintegrated causing the bare wires to touch and short out. I then inspected the other side of the vehicle and found the exact same condition. Upon contacting the dealer I was told that as the car was out of warranty I would have to purchase two new headlamp units at a cost of $500 per unit. I then contacted vwofa ( customer care ref #[xxx]) only to be told that again being out of warranty it was my responsibility to incur the repair costs. As the vehicle only has 60k and this is not only a safety issue but potentially hazardous and a manufacturing defect please investigate. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 151,000 miles · CO

Takata recall my volkswagen has many problems that I believe are factory defects. Starting with the airbag fault warning that comes on as soon as I start the vehicle. Then itstarted loosing coolant to tbe point that k was having to pull over every 30-50 miles to put more. And this only happens when the engin has been running for about 5 mins. Then the check coolant comes on and shortly after it says check oil pressure turn off engine. Ive had to put more work into this car than what its worth. The headlights turn off randomly the brights dont work or while im driving one will turn off or both at the same time and this happens anywhere if my car is in motion. . The image below that shows the radiator connector that has kb weld on it because my engine got so hot that the top hose broke off causing a domino effect of problems anlong with costly repairs.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 29,000 miles · CT

While adjusting steering column , the high beams turn on and wiper & washer fluid turn on ...can not turn off until steering column is readjusted ....

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Electrical · 63,100 miles · PA

While driving at night I had several lights quit working simultaneously. A bulb warning light illuminated on the dash and messages for right front low beam, right front turn signal, left rear turn signal,left rear brake, right front high beam, right front fog light, left front side, right rear side, and license plate bulbs all appeared in the information screen. I checked outside the car and all of the lights that I got messages about were inoperative. As there was no chance that all of these bulbs failed simultaneously, I did some research to determine what might have caused this. Numerous internet searches for these symptoms seemed to indicate that a fuse in the under hood fuse panel could be to blame for this. I checked the f16 fuse and found it burned on one side of the fuse. The fuse panel was also slightly melted where this half of the fuse was inserted. Pictures are attached. My local vw dealer said the fuse panel will need to be replaced. Upon doing some research, there is a safety recall on the 09-11 tiguan (code: 97z9) and a service action on the 09-10 jetta and 09 gti (code: 97am) for the exact same issue I am experiencing. Both the dealer and vw USA say that I am 100% responsible for the cost because my model and VIN aren't covered under any campaigns.

Filed May 3, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen gti. While driving various speeds, the front passenger air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact also stated that the bulb from the headlight socket detached when the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. In addition, the contact stated that the fog lights failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Electrical · 103,257 miles · FL

I've recently had frequent headlight bulb failures and other headlight related issues during my ownership of the car. Prior to installing another expensive new bulb I did some investigation into the wiring inside the headlight housing and I was completely stunned and concerned at what I found. The wiring insulation/covering is missing on the majority of the wires. Especially at the main connector where the covering on all wires is missing. The majority, approximately 80% of the wires are bare. Any wire insulation remaining is cracked and frail. I am concerned about the safety of this vehicles wiring and the potential for fire due to electrical shorts as well as the potential for this issue to cause other problems with the electrical circuit of the car. There is no routine maintenance as an owner that could have prevented this from happening. I contacted volkswagen of america and I was told that due to the age and mileage (103,257) of the vehicle they couldn't do anything. I believe this to be an engineering failure to provide adequate insulation to the wiring in an environment prone to heat and should be subject to a formal inquiry of other vehicles of the same make and model. The headlight failure indicator on the dash came as I started the car and I verified the light was out. The wiring issue was found while the car was stationary during the replacement of the bulb.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 109,000 miles · CA

Passenger side headlight (please see attached photo "headlight.jpg"): this actually happened for the first time the day we bought the car, right after we pulled out of your lot. We pulled right back in after circling the block, but after leore turned the engine off and on again everything was fine then. I have not found a way to duplicate this. It seems to happen randomly, but usually within the first minute or so of driving. There always seems to but be a bright flash from which one of the lights does not recover. Dashboard message: this one looks like it may be related to the first issue (again, please see attached photo named "message.jpg"): the message reading "front right dipped beam not working!" usually displays within the first few seconds after starting the engine. I have not been able to find a way to duplicate this at will. It also seems to randomly happen, but a lot more often than the failing headlight under issue #1 does. The passenger door power lock seems to work only on and off. All other locks (I'm not positive about the trunk actually) seem to work fine. Alignment: the vehicle pulls to the left on the freeway. I bought a used vehicle from stevens creek volklswagen that was unsafe which was my understanding it was safe. I have attempted to get it resolved through the dealership and manufacturer but majority of the above listed items in first paragraph (I.e., tire pressure sensor, speed, headlight) are still unresolved.