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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Golf 4

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

In this new mini guide, you will discover the various steps to manually reset the service light on your Volkswagen Golf Mk4. First, enter the cabin and locate the button below the speedometer. Press and hold it while turning the key to switch on the instrument panel. After a few seconds, release the button and slightly rotate the button below the rev counter clockwise. At this point, the reset is successfully completed, and you can safely switch off the panel.

Updated on 10 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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