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Resetting the service inspection light of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Service warning light

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Let's discover the procedure for resetting the service light for the regular maintenance of the engine oil change in the Volkswagen Golf. First, we get into the car and start pressing and holding the right button on the instrument panel; then we turn on the panel by turning the key to position one, waiting about ten seconds before turning the left button to confirm and perform the service reset, as shown in the video.

At this point, we release the button and turn off the instrument panel, turning it back on to verify the correct reset of the maintenance alert.


Posted on 21 June 2025 by ScegliAuto


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