Moisture/Condensation in headlamp assembly

Can this problem be claimed for under warranty, or does this fall under a "cosmetic defect"? I could have sworn someone on PW said there was a TSB out on this problem... My passenger side light is driving me batty!!

I hope it's covered under warranty...otherwise a new assembly will cost you between $400-$500!!!

Well, I went by the dealer today, as I had some things to follow up on. They had a quick look at my headlight in the passenger side.

Turns out that the lid on the back of the unit was actually broken on the left side (to the center of the car), so it was halfway open because of the draw from the other side. So they had to order one home, since its not the same as on "usual" Passats.

Where it's usually secured on the the top, the W8-models are secured on the left side.

Uhmm, actually I don't know yet - I forgot to ask   

But since it's only a new plastic lid for the back I don't assume it'll be too expesive, if they do charge me.

And since it's some plastic-catch thats broken off, I assume they'll decide that it's tear and wear...

I'll just have to wait and see, if theres a bill along in the package...

Within the first 5 months of owning my 04, my passenger headlight went out after turning a weird shade of pink/purple for a week or so. Took it into the dealer, and was replaced under warranty. Which is nice, because it took the about 2 hours to do the job. To replace light assembly, front clip needs to be removed. But dealer did say that it wasn't common-mine was the first one they had seen.

Edited by seatowjoe - 19-Dec-2006 at 17:11