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Resetting the Service Light on the Volkswagen Transporter

Model: Volkswagen Transporter T5, MK 5 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Service warning light

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Today, we will discover the procedure and instructions that will allow you to reset the service light for the regular maintenance oil change on the Volkswagen Transporter. First, get in the vehicle and turn on the ignition; then use the indicator controls on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu items on the onboard computer until you reach the service option, as shown in the video.

At this point, confirm and perform the reset of the light, finally turning off the ignition and starting the engine!


Updated on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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