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2008 Golf R32 - Dipped Beam Issue

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  • 2008 Golf R32 - Dipped Beam Issue

    Hey guys

    The RH Xenon module in my golf has water ingress and requires replacement. This was causing the dipped beam not working issue.

    A VW dealership has quoted $2800.00 to replace the module.

    Does anyone have experience with this happening? and if so, what did you do to repair/replace?

    Cheers
    Bek

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    That is expensive, especially for an older car.

    I would want to ensure their diagnosis is correct, maybe try swapping your left (working) xenon ballast first to see if that works. I would also swap the left and right bulbs depending if the ballast swap fails.

    I doubt it would be the control module as I would expect more faults.

    Once you pinpoint the faulty item you should be able to find an after market alternative online for a fraction of the price.

    Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk

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      Thanks Adey88.

      Yeah we did the swapping of the modules and bulbs. We opened up the module and it's corroded and definitely stuffed.
      I have been trying to source a module from local wreckers, no luck. Aftermarket options are certainly a lot less expensive.

      In the meantime, I have found a local independent VW specialist to assist and have had a very positive experience without the ridiculous $$$ attached.

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