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How to Reset the Service Light on the Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Service warning light

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Briefly, here are the instructions to reset the service and maintenance light on the Volkswagen Passat. First, get inside the cabin and press and hold the reset button located at the bottom right of the instrument panel; turn on the ignition and wait for the maintenance key reset prompt to appear, releasing the right button and pressing the left one once, as shown in the video.

This will correctly reset the maintenance light, allowing you to start the engine!


Posted on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

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