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How to reset the service light on a VW Passat 3BG

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

To reset the service light on a Volkswagen Passat model 3BG, follow these steps: - First step: turn on the ignition; - Second step: press and hold the right button on the instrument panel; - Third step: wait for the reset to complete; - Fourth step: release the button. Once all the above steps are completed, turn off and restart the ignition to confirm the service light reset. If the light does not reset, visit a garage for a check via the OBD port.

Updated on 11 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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