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Resetting the maintenance service light of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Service warning light

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Today we will see the procedure for resetting the maintenance service indicator light of the Volkswagen Golf, in simple steps. First, we get on board the vehicle and start pressing and holding down the reset button located at the bottom right of the instrument panel; then we turn on the instrument panel by turning the key to position one, waiting a few seconds before releasing the button, as shown in the video.

Now we press the left button on the instrument panel once, confirming and performing the maintenance reminder reset on the display!


Posted on 12 September 2025 by ScegliAuto


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