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Resetting Maintenance Light on an Audi A3 8P

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Through this very short video guide today, you will see the entire step-by-step procedure to reset the maintenance light on an Audi A3, model 8P produced from 2003 onwards. This operation is very simple to perform and can be done independently after changing the engine oil in the vehicle.

First, turn on the vehicle's ignition to the first position, then briefly pull the right button on the speedometer; next, pull the right button again and hold it until the reset is completed, as shown in the video.


Updated on 3 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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