We have a 2004 Jetta TDI and when we switch between high and low beam, the headlights periodically go out as well as our daytime running lights. They will eventually come back on but it takes about 15 seconds, which doesn't seem long but it is when you are driving in the dark. Can't seem to locate if there is any recall on this issue or not.
There is no recall regarding the headlights on that vehicle.
What typically happens is the wiring inside the light housing melts and the bare wires randomly touch each other.
You can verify this by taking one of the plastic covers off the back of a headlamp housing and checking out the three wire harness inside. It is extremely common for this to occur on that vehicle.
The wiring can be repaired, though difficult without removing the lamp.
If you wish to replace the wiring with factory replacement parts, there is no service parts for the lamp, you must replace the entire housing unfortunately. For this reason most people just repair the melted wires.
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