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Why did various fault indicators come on in the Volkswagen Golf after replacing the battery?
Years 2008-2012

Answer

In the Volkswagen Golf it can happen that, after replacing or temporarily disconnecting the battery, various fault warning lights come on in the dashboard. This situation indicates the reset of the memory of the various control units and can be solved simply by driving for a few kilometers. If this is not enough, we will have to go to the workshop instead.
Posted on: 13 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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