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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Golf Plus (MK5)

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

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Let's see how to reset the service light for a Volkswagen Golf Plus V: The service light on this vehicle is a spanner icon, and it is reset using the two buttons on the dashboard. Turn off the ignition and hold down the button to the right of the dashboard (the one with 0.0) that you use to reset the trip odometer.

While holding the right button, turn the key to the "ON" position to power up the dashboard without starting the engine. The display will show "service": release the "0.0" button.

To the left of the dashboard, there is the clock button (or press it once); this confirms the reset.


Posted on 17 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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