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How to turn off the service light on the Audi A3 8L

Model: Audi A3 MK 1, 8L - Years 1996-2003
Part: Service warning light

In this video we see how to turn off the service light of the Audi A3 version 8L: first of all, check that all doors, hood, and rear trunk are closed. Then make sure to have the key in the OFF position, and pull the left lever (the one on the clock side) keeping it pulled throughout the operation. Now turn the key to the ON position, but without starting the engine. Continue to keep the left lever pulled. When the word "service" appears on the display, pull and release the right lever, which is the one for resetting the partial kilometers. At this point, additional information about the service will appear: pull the right lever again and after a few seconds the display will show "__". At this point, the service has been reset correctly.

Posted on 13 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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