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#1 of 12 Bi-Xenon Headlamps dip when turning by woz Aug 20, 2007 (12:49 pm)
I have a 2007 Passat 3.6 AWD Spaort Pkg II Wagon. It is a great car but mine has a big flaw. When turning right at any speed above 15 MPH causes the headlamps to dip down so that you cannot see anything beyond two feet in front of the car. My local VW dealer is working with VW who says it is impossible for this to happen. It has never failed to happen in over one year since I bought it. VW says they know no one else with the problem. They are bringing another car like mine to test and compare both of them. Anyone else have this issue? It only happens on right turns and curves. Very dangerous when driving in the mountains at 5AM in the dark. Replies to this message: tooch0323 (Nov 17, 2007 3:29 pm)
#2 of 12 my advice by edmguy Sep 09, 2007 (10:23 pm)
you need to do a retrofit or go and complain like there's no tomorrow to your dealer. that is ridiculous. for your information you can get a retrofit at EBAY or somewhere like here.   either way get it fixed man. that sounds horrible.
#3 of 12 Re: Bi-Xenon Headlamps dip when turning [woz] by tooch0323 Nov 17, 2007 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: woz (Aug 20, 2007 12:49 pm) I have a passat sedan and have problems with the height of the lights, blinding oncoming cars
#4 of 12 01 Passat Headlights? by emmur0 Nov 22, 2008 (5:44 am)
I recently was changing the low beam bulb on my 2001.5 Passat and noticed that the small black plastic piece that houses the bulb had melted. Without a manual (bought the car used) I can't seem to locate the actual name for this small black plastic part. Can anyone help me out?   E
#5 of 12 03 w8 xenon lowbeam problem by tomk123 Dec 01, 2008 (11:07 am)
I have been going around with my local service department for about 6 months on this problem. I cannot see further than about 30 feet in front of the car while driving w/ low beams. There seems to be a very delineated line to the edge of the light that is not high enough. They keep insisting that "the lights are hitting the marks" and I keep insisting that the lights are not right. I think that the problem is in a leveling system that is not working properly. I cannot seem to get anyone to confirm that this car has a leveling system. They say I am nuts.... Replies to this message: cgrooby (Sep 10, 2009 7:46 pm) tomk123 (Sep 13, 2009 5:00 pm)
#6 of 12 07 passat right day time drivers light by refdude6 Jul 27, 2009 (9:51 am)
Took in for 20k maint. & informed dealer that right day time drivers light was dimmer than left. I was told this was designed to be this way so oncoming traffic would not have light shine in their eyes. Maybe I could buy that ridiculous excuse if it were the left light. They supposably changed the bulb out with a new one to no avail. Anybody else have this problem?
#7 of 12 Re: 03 w8 xenon lowbeam problem [tomk123] by cgrooby Sep 10, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: tomk123 (Dec 01, 2008 11:07 am) i've taken my car in 3 times now...I just bought my 2007 passat and am very disappointed in the fact that I cannot see beyond 20 feet at night...It's dangerous and unaccepetable for a car of this caliber. I may take it to another service center since I am out of ideas. I drive mountain roads to get to work and I need good reliable headlights! Replies to this message: tomk123 (Sep 13, 2009 5:00 pm)
#8 of 12 Re: 03 w8 xenon lowbeam problem [cgrooby] by tomk123 Sep 13, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: cgrooby (Sep 10, 2009 7:46 pm) Your lights are not functioning correctly!!! I got the run around for way too long too. I finally took the car in and told them I would not drive it anymore because it was a safety issue. I insisted they give me a loaner....and they did. It took them 3 weeks to get the car right. 2 new headlight assemblies, all of the level sensors, and the computer were changed before they got it right. Be persistent and insistent!!! I love my passat, but vw has got some really big issues with the electronics
#10 of 12 passat headlights by cha6 Oct 24, 2009 (9:02 pm)
Anybody know how to remove headlight assembly on a 2003. Headlight is loose in headlight "tube." Replies to this message: whitey9 (Oct 30, 2009 8:14 am)

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