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How to reset the service light on a Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Service warning light

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Resetting the service light on a Volkswagen Passat, as shown in this tutorial, is an extremely simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, ensure you have completed all scheduled maintenance tasks.

Start by entering the cabin, then insert the key but leave it in the initial position. Next, press and hold the right button on the dashboard, turn on the instrument cluster, and release it when the screen changes.

At this point, simply grasp the opposite button, turn it slightly clockwise, and restart the vehicle.


Updated on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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