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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Service warning light

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To reset the service light on a Volkswagen Passat, press and hold the button located on the right side of the instrument panel, just below the speedometer. While holding this button, insert the ignition key and turn it to switch on the instrument panel.

Once the panel is on, grasp the button on the opposite side of the panel and turn it; this will reset the service light, and you can then release the right button, turning off the panel completely.


Updated on 19 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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