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Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 6, Golf VI, Golf 6, 5K1 - Years 2008-2012
Part: Service warning light

Today, see how to reset the service light on a Volkswagen Golf by following these simple and quick steps. First, get inside the vehicle and ensure all doors are closed; then press and hold the "set" button found on the instrument cluster, and turn the key to position one to power on the instrument cluster, as shown in the video. Wait until the key light on the display starts to flash and then turns off completely; this way, you will have definitively reset the service!

Updated on 15 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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