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How to reset the service on an Opel Antara.

Model: Vauxhall Antara MK 1 - Years 2006-2015
Part: Service warning light

In this video, we see how to reset the service light on the Opel/Vauxhall Antara. According to the vehicle's user and maintenance manual, this operation can only be done with a diagnostic tool, but in reality, there is an empirical method to perform this reset, and the YouTuber shows us how. As in all these situations, it is essential, before carrying out this operation, to ensure that all doors, the trunk, and the hood are closed. After that, we turn on the ignition without starting the engine, and within five seconds, we press the accelerator pedal fully three times. Finally, turn the key to the "lock" position and then turn it back on after a moment to check that the service light is off.

Posted on 26 December 2025 by ScegliAuto

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