From a brake light issue to a turn signal light problem

[froggee25]

So I take my Cayenne S 2005 for a brake light bulb out. They fix it; the car passes the State Inspection and after the test, they discover that the right/front turn signal is not working.

Coincidence? Maybe. After charging me for 5 bulbs and maintenance, they tell me that the headlight needs to be replaced.

Some metal parts apparently get hot and burn?

Estimate is over $1,200! Is that possible that the technicians messed up the headlight by trying to fix the light?

And it's weird that the turn signal issue magically appeared when the car is at the dealer when they were working on a brake light problem?

Any ideas, comments, suggestions?

Thank you.

[wvicary]

How do you think working on the brake light affected the front signal light?

Do you have after market bulbs? I have seen higher wattage bulbs melt housings.

The signal light bulb sockets have been a problem on these models and the part number has been updated. Without seeing the damage to the unit that's the only thing I can suggest at this time.

[froggee25]

How do you think working on the brake light affected the front signal light?

Do you have after market bulbs? I have seen higher wattage bulbs melt housings.

The signal light bulb sockets have been a problem on these models and the part number has been updated. Without seeing the damage to the unit that's the only thing I can suggest at this time.

Thanks for answering.

I don't know what happened there. I have to trust the service people I guess. But all I know is that my turn signals (front and rear) were working when I left the car. Is there a connection between the front and rear housing? They found the front/right signal was out, changed the bulb and the result is that both front and rear are out now!