1996 Volkswagen Passat: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Electrical · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 volkswagen passat. The contact started the ignition and the antilock brake system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. While the light was illuminated, the air conditioner unit, windshield wipers, and headlights were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to the electrical component in the ignition switch. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was displeased to know that his VIN was not included in the recall, especially since the failures were identical. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Lights · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 volkswagen passat. While driving 40 MPH at night, the exterior headlamps failed. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v256000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repairs at the cost of $250. He is currently in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Electrical · WA

The ignition switch on my 1996 vw passat went out while driving at night, which shut down the headlights. This is exactly the same as described in the federal safety agency campaign id number : 02v256000 I was informed by vw customer service this recall didn't apply to my VIN#, despite it being a 1996 passat. I think it should.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the headlights and windshield wipers became inoperable, then the vehicle would not start. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. The recall, #02v256000 concerning the ignition switch was performed on the vehicle in august 2002. The vehicle is having the same problem as indicated in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Electrical · IL

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in the federal safety agency recall 02v256000. On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail, causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative. Dearship indicated to consumer sorry this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Lights · MO

While driving, the headlights blew out which caused the consumer to abruptly pull over.

Filed Aug 29, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Headlights continually go out. Volkswagen dealership supposedly did electrical part of ignition switch replacement, but headlights still did not work. Further reairs by an independant mechanic worked for a short time, then one of the lights went out again. This has been ongoing for over a year. Dealership completely uninterested.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · KS

While driving the wipers and headlights went out. The federal safety agency recall 02 v 256 000 was related to this problem but the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.