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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: hmeah on 07 November 2011, 00:31
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I had my vw golf Gti 07 plate serviced by VW in Jan 11, 1 month ago i thought i'd change the air and oil filter and give it some new oil, but never got round to it, just today the service indicator shows it needs a service in 3900 miles.
I would like to know if i was to change the air and oil filter with new oil, would the service indicator stop? I ask as i don't want to change it if it doesnt go away, i'd rather get it serviced by VW, i didn't want to fork out 300+ for a service right now unless i have to.
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The service indicator wouldn't stop counting down by just changing the oil, etc. It needs to be reset with VCDS which VW would do when they carry out a service.
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if you dont have VCDS, try this....
Vehicles with Multifunction Display -
1.) With the key out of the ignition – Press and hold the “0.0â€, located on the right side of the instrument cluster.
2.) While holding the reset button insert the key and turn to the “Accessory†position. Wait for “Service now!†message to appear on multi–functionscreen.
3.) Then release the “0.0†and press the “m†(minutes) button on the opposite side of the instrument cluster.
4.) To verify it’s been reset hold the â€0.0″ button again – the display should indicate the future service by the message: “Service in 5,000 mi / 8,000 KM or 180 days or 10,000 mi / 16,000 km or 365 days†depending on Service Interval adaptation.
Vehicles without Multifunction Display -
1.) With the key out of the ignition – Press and hold the “0.0â€, located on the right side of the instrument cluster.
2.) While holding the â€0.0″ button insert the key and turn to the “Accessory†position. Wait for “wrench†symbol to appear in the odometer display.
3.) Then release the “0.0†and press the “MIN†button on the opposite side of the instrument cluster.
4.) To verify it’s been reset hold the â€0.0″ button again: The “wrench†symbol will appear together with the reset number of miles / kilometers you can drive until the service due date. The display changes after about 10 seconds. A “clock†symbol appears together with the reset number of days until the service due date.