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How to Reset the Service Light on a Volkswagen Golf 8?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 8, Golf 8, Golf Viii - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Service warning light

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To reset the Service light on a Volkswagen Golf 8, turn on the ignition by inserting the key: once the ignition is on, navigate through the menu using the steering wheel controls and select the "Driving time/distance" option. At this point, select "Since start" and then "Reset inspection": this will completely turn off the light.

Once the reset is complete, you can turn off and turn on the ignition again, checking that the light has disappeared.


Updated on 15 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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