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How to Reset the Service Light on a VW Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Service warning light

After performing the service operations, such as replacing filters and topping up fluids or checking the timing belt and engine, you need to reset the service light. This guide explains how to reset the service light on a Volkswagen Golf Mk4. First, turn on the instrument cluster. Second, press the button on the right of the cluster and hold it down. Third, wait for the "service" message to appear before releasing it. Fourth, turn the instrument cluster off and on again.

Updated on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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