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How to Reset the Service Light on the Volkswagen Beetle Mk2

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle MK 2, 9C - Years 1999-2012
Part: Service warning light

In this new mini guide dedicated to your Volkswagen Beetle Mk2 (1999-2012), you will find the necessary steps to manually reset the service light that lights up steadily on the instrument cluster. First, enter the cabin and close all the doors. Next, with the car off, locate the button in the lower central part of the dashboard and hold it down. At the same time, turn on the ignition. As soon as the display shows "Service", release the button and then press and hold it again until the reset is complete.

Updated on 12 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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