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How to reset the Climatronic on the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Warning light – error code

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On the Volkswagen Passat, reset the Climatronic by turning on the instrument panel to use the controls on the central dashboard panel. Once the instrument panel is on, press and hold the ECON button and the button with the icon of the arrow pointing towards the passenger's face simultaneously.

You will notice that the climate temperature indicators will turn off; after a few seconds, the previously set temperature will return on the indicators, and the Climatronic will be reset.


Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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