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Reset Service Light on Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Service warning light

In this brief video tutorial, you will learn how to reset the service light for the routine oil change maintenance on a Volkswagen Golf Mk4. First, get inside the car: then press the button on the dashboard and turn the key to switch on the ignition while keeping the button pressed. Release the button when "services" appears on the display; then turn the button until the car's mileage reappears and switch off the ignition. Now turn it back on and check that the light has been reset!

Updated on 7 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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