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Resetting the engine oil change indicator light on the Volkswagen Golf.

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Service warning light

In a few simple steps, we will see how to reset the engine oil change indicator light (service) of the Volkswagen Golf. First, we get into the car and start pressing and holding the reset button located on the instrument panel; then we turn the key to position one, turning on the instrument panel, as shown in the video. At this point, the maintenance key confirmation message will appear; release the reset button and press it again once, permanently resetting the regular maintenance indicator light on the instrument panel!

Posted on 1 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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