Service interval/Oil change reset on dash

[ukflex]

I have a Mk3 8V GTi, and i just recently changed the oil because it flashed on my milage display(and it was due one anyway).  My question is, does anyone know how to reset the oil change and the service interval without taking it to the main stealer.  I beleave it doesn't harm the car in any way, but its one of those things that you have to correct and make your life happy again.

Cheers

Ukflex

[8vgti]

It is possible without going to the dealer. Without checking Haynes manual not 100% but will check tonight and get back to you if no one beats me to it. Can just about remember if you turn the ignition to off or on and then use the button by the mileage display to change between the various service indicators and when you get to the one you want to reset you use the clock adjustment buttons and hold one in for a couple of seconds until the display just shows lines. Will get back to you later, or just have a play as there is nothing you can mess up

[8vgti]

As per the good old Haynes manual:.....

Turn the ignition on and press and hold in the button on the left of the instrument panel (below mileage). Keeping the button depressed switch off the ignition and release the button. The word 'OEL' should be shown. By depressing the left hand button again the display will change to 'IN 01' and then 'IN 02'. Set the display to the relevant service that has been performed, then depress the clock adjustment button briefly until '----' is displayed; this indicates service interval has been reset. Repeat procedure for all relevant service display intervals.

Once the resetting procedure is complete switch on ignition and check that 'IN 00' is shown on display...job done!!!

Hope this helps.

[stuby]

Go here:
http://www.rsip.lsu.edu/tom/vw.service.html

Stuby

[glenboy]

Tried this out and it works!

Cheers

Anyone else got any MFA tips?

[UKflex]

 

Sorted, thanks for the advice.

Cheers Ukflex

[kniterider]

hi there ive got mk 4 golf 1.8 20v non turbo, when got it garage serviced it new cambelt etc(non vw) it was at 69,500 miles, now today at 72,600 then service/oil display is showing? will this mk3 trick work on a mk4? the miles display is on right hand side of clocks (which is showing oil service) and the mfa is on the left with rev counter any help would be nice!, oil is golden gonna change at 5000 but only done 3000! please help!

[stuby]

Kniterider

My Bruv-in-law has a Mk4 turbo nutter golf and it worked no worries.

Stu.

[jte]

Tried this out and it works!

Cheers

Anyone else got any MFA tips?

1. Turn the ignition on
2. Press and hold the trip reset button whilst;
3. Turn ignition off and on again
4 release the trip reset button.

You now have acces to the test mode on the clock.

Scroll through the functions by pressing the trip reset button.

I'm not sure exactly what they all are,but one is a digital rev counter, which is quite good.  A bit slow to react though.