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Report: Premature Head Light Bulb Burnout and Bulb Harness Failure is Common

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Model Years Affected: 1993, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003

Average Mileage: 93,000 mi (60,000 mi - 127,000 mi)

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One or both head lights may not work due to premature head light bulb burnout and/or bulb harness failure. Care should be taken to inspect the head light harness connector for damage when replacing bulbs. Damaged connectors should be replaced.

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  • Visitor, 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 127,000 mi

    Headlight harness shot again. $75.00 for a piss poor design. Volkswagen. have your ever heard of Quality Control?

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  • Smurph01, 2003 Volkswagen Passat, 60,000 mi
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    REPLACED THE HEADLAMP AT A BODY SHOP BECAUSE THE DEALER GAVE ME SUCH A HIGH PRICE QUOTE. 2008. BULB ITSELF WAS $120 AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE HIS SHOP HAD PURCHASED!! wORKING FINE SINCE.

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