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How to Reset the Service Light on a 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Service warning light

To manually reset the service light on your 2004 Volkswagen Passat B5, follow these simple steps. First, enter the cabin and ensure that it is completely off. Then, press and hold the button located just below the speedometer while simultaneously turning on the ignition. At this point, release the previously pressed button and turn the one located below the rev counter clockwise. The service light reset is now successfully completed, and you can turn off the ignition.

Updated on 12 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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