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How to Reset Warning Lights

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Warning light – error code

This video illustrates how to reset the warning lights on your dashboard. If you have carried out work on your car and warning lights have appeared on the dashboard, you will need to reset them. To reset the warning lights, simply use the buttons for the onboard computer. First, press and hold the button on the right for about ten seconds to reset the mileage. Then, rotate the other button of the onboard computer to the right. Finally, turn the ignition back on and check if the warning lights are still present.

Updated on 11 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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