1. Is there any way of resetting the service reminder on Mark V without the dealer tool/Vag-Com?

2. I did find this procedure for a 2000 Vanagon in my searching. Does anyone know if this (or something similar) will work for the GTI?

thx...

The Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) is fitted to all 2000 EuroVans It stores two sets of information: Oil Change and Inspection Service. Here is the method to manually reset the SRI after performing a service:

Switch ignition OFF.
Press and hold down the trip odometer reset button (at the lower right of the instrument cluster).
Switch ignition ON and release the trip odometer reset button. It is not necessary to start the engine; merely turn the key until the ignition is ON.
The trip mileage area now displays "Service OIL".
If trip odometer reset button is now pressed again, the display turns to "Service INSP". Pressing the button again will cycle the display back to "Service OIL".
When the reminder that needs to be reset (either OIL or INSP) is displayed, turn button for setting the clock (at lower left of instrument cluster) to the right. The display changes to "Service ----". That reminder is now reset.
The second reminder is unaffected unless it is displayed by pressing trip odometer reset button and the clock button is turned right again.
Switch ignition OFF and back ON to resume normal display.

If your Mk4 is the one with Blue dash lights and Red writing it goes like this!

* Turn on ignition.
* Hold down Right trip button and continue to do so whilst turning off ignition.
* Still with Right trip button held down turn ignition back on.
* Release Right trip button.
* With ignition still on turn Left trip button to the Right and release.
* Turn off ignition.

Service reminder should now be reset when you next start the vehicle!

Edited by gbolton

Any information on how to reset service indicator on MFD display??

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You can confirm that the service reminder has been reset, or check how many miles/days remain until service at any time by taking key out of the ignition and holding in the trip reset "0.0" button for between 3 and 5 seconds. The MFD will display miles and hours until next service.


Modified by meanvw at 8:58 PM 3-13-2006

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Thanks!
Chris

Oh yeah, I think this should be a sticky, as more people are gonna ask as they put more miles on their cars.

Modified by big papa at 12:29 AM 3-24-2006

This is awsome.

Thanks for the photos and the step-by step. I agree this should be a sticky...since I was wondering about this...as I click over the 4000 Km mark on my GTI.

Is there any way to adjust the interval or even turn it off?

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thanks for the info!!!

First VW - '06 Jetta 2.5
Other car is '98 MB CLK 320

I've only had the car for a short while, and there's no way it needed a oil change. The "Manufactured On" date on the side of the car says 08.05 so I'm figuring it was just the 12 month time limit clicking on..randomly. I was just in the shop to fix the radio, i doubt the two incidents are connected.

the "service now" thing is completely separate from the "check engine" light and other real notifications right? Thats what i'm figuring, hence why i just reset it.

Have I done this correctly, or do I have to find someone with a VAG-CON or go to the dealer to get it reset correctly?

Thank you in advance for your help.

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Get this thread pin to the FAQ. Thanks, good stuff!

The above reset function is in the manual/handbook. From the section in the manual it says "The next service will be displayed after (15000km/10000miles), or after one year, if you reset the service display yourself. The service interval will not be determined individually.

I think the number displayed for a few seconds could be the miles to next service (as calculated by the vehicle from driving conditions) and as you reset this is no longer being calculated. This is just a guess on my part.

Where is this info in the manual? I've look to no avail.

HTH

That is correct. once you get within 1000 miles of your sevice due it spits up a reminder every time you start the car. Since it's been reset, the reminder shouldn't re-appear until (maybe) 1000 miles before your NEXT service is due.

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I just walked out front and did it! WORKED GREAT!!!!

r u sirus???

you hold the 0.0 button..