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How to Reset the Climatronic on a Volkswagen Golf 5

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Warning light – error code

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This brief video guide shows all the necessary steps to force reset the "climatronic" air conditioning on a fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf, produced from 2003 to 2008. This guide also applies to the sixth-generation VW Passat. The procedure is very simple: first, start the vehicle, then press the "ECON" button and the front air button simultaneously.

After doing this, you have already completed the reset, so just wait for the air conditioning to restart.


Updated on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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