Turn Signal Lamp: Description and Operation

Exterior Rearview Mirror Turn Signal and Entry Lamp Bulbs

• Additional information:

Refer to Self Study Program No. 297; The Touareg.

Refer to Self Study Program No. 298; The Touareg Electrical System.

General Description

Exterior mirror turn signal lamps (side turn signal lights) are installed in exterior mirror housing.

In addition, there is one entry lamp each in exterior mirror housings which illuminate the dark entry area around opened driver and front passenger door.






1 Driver entry lamp in exterior rearview mirror (W52) and Front passenger entry lamp in exterior rearview mirror (W53)
2 Driver exterior rearview mirror turn signal bulb (L131) and Front passenger exterior rearview mirror turn signal bulb (L132)

DTC Recognition and Display

Comfort system is equipped with On Board Diagnostics (OBD), which assists troubleshooting of exterior mirror turn signal lamp and entry lamps in exterior mirror.

For troubleshooting, use Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A) in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".