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Info: Vehicles with long life service intervals (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) cannot be reset using these procedures, only

cars (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) with fixed interval servicing can be reset. A VAG style scan tool will be required. I take No Responsibility over your actions whatever may happen, reset your service light at your own risk. If your service light wont go out on your first try have a few tries sometimes its hard to do. Please note where is shown, this means tested up to year 2002. I hope you find these procedures informative and useful. Disclaimer Resetting your service light is not a substitute for servicing your vehicle. Obey your manufacturer's suggested service intervals.

Volvo S40 / V40 1999


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch ignition on. Press and hold reset button A. Keep the button depressed for 12 seconds. The service interval indicator will flash. Release reset button A within 4 seconds. An audible signal will be heard when reset.

Volvo S40 / V40 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch ignition off Press and hold reset button A Switch ignition on Keep button depressed for 10 seconds Service interval indicator will flash Release reset button A within 4 seconds An audible signal will be heard when reset.

Note: If the reset button not released within 4 seconds, the service interval indicator will not be reset but it will stop flashing.

Volvo 850 (Odometer below the speedometer needle) 1991 1995


1. Switch the ignition on 2. Connect the fly lead to terminal number 7 on the diagnostic socket 3. The diagnostic socket is located behind the right hand headlight 4. Select check function 4 by pressing button A four times 5. The system is ready to accept the reset code once the LED is illuminated 6. The resetting code is 1 5 1 7. Press button A once 8. When LED illuminates press button A five times 9. When LED illuminates press button A once 10. The LED should repeat the code to show it is accepted

Volvo 850 (Odometer above the speedometer needle)

1. Remove the grommet from the instrument panel 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Using a suitable tool press button A 4. Switch the ignition off

Volvo S70 / V70 1997 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A for the trip meter Switch ignition on Keep button depressed for 10 seconds The service indicator will flash Release the button within 4 seconds

Volvo C70 1998


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A for the trip meter Switch ignition on Keep button depressed for 10 seconds The service indicator will flash Release the button within 4 seconds

Volvo 240 1986 - 1993


When service is illuminated, carefully reach behind the instrument panel and gently push the lever located between the speedometer and the tachometer.

Volvo S60 / V70 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the ignition key to position 1 Press and hold button A for trip meter Switch the ignition on Keep the button depressed for 10 seconds The service indicator will flash Release the button within 5 seconds A audible signal will be heard when reset

Volvo S80 1998


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn ignition key to position number 1 Press and hold button A for trip meter Switch the ignition on Keep the button depressed for 10 seconds The service indicator will flash Release the button within 5 seconds A audible signal will be heard when reset

Volvo 740, 780 1986 1988, 1988 - 1990


When service is illuminated, carefully reach behind the instrument panel and press the button located to the right of the speedometer

Volvo 740, 760, 940 960 1989 1992, 1986 1990, 1991 - 1997
1. When service is illuminated, remove the cap on the face of the instrument panel between the clock and the speedometer. 2. Insert a thin bladed tool into the cavity and press the reset button.

BMW 3 Series (e46) 2.5 323i 2001-2004. 2.5I/CI 2001-2006. 3.0 330I/CI 2001-2006. 3.2 M3 2001-2006.

Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A). After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and release button (A) The message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition OFF.

BMW X3 3.0 (E38) 2004-2006. BMW X3 2.5 (e38) 2004-2005.

Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A). After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed briefly followed by a clock symbol (B) and the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Press and release button (A). The message "END SIA" is displayed for Approximately 2 seconds.

WITH BRAKE FLUID RENEWAL Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed briefly followed by a clock symbol (B) and the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Press and release button (A). After a further 5 seconds the message RESET or RE starts to flash. Release button (A). Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed briefly followed by the message END SIA for approximately 2 seconds.

BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 2000-2006. BMW X5 (E53) 4.4 2003-2006. BMW X5 (E53) 4.4 2002-2003. BMW X5 (E53) 4.8 2004-2006.

DISTANCE BASED INSPECTION INTERVAL. Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and release button (A) The message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition OFF.

TIME BASED INSPECTION INTERVAL. If carried out with distance based service interval. Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and hold button (A) FOR 5 SECONDS. The time-based inspection is now displayed with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A) the message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition off. IF CARRIED OUT INDEPENDENT OF DISTANCE BASED SERVICE . Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed.

Press and hold button(A) FOR 5 SECONDS . The time-based inspection is now displayed with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A) the message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition off.

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5 2003-2006. BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0 2003-2006.

Switch ignition ON. Keep button (A) Depressed until 'OIL SEVICE' or 'INSPECTION' followed by 'RESET' is displayed. If displayed service item is to be reset, Press and hold button (A) for 3 seconds. Until the message "reset" is displayed. Press and hold button (A) again for at least 3 seconds. Switch ignition OFF.

CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2003 - 2006

Switch ignition ON. Immediately press button (A) twice Service requirements appears in the display (B) Switch ignition OFF Press and hold button (A) again Switch ignition ON. Service requirements appears in the display again (B) Continue to hold button (A) until new interval appears in the display and a beep is heard. Release button (A) Switch ignition OFF.

MINI 1.6 COOPER 2002-2006. MINI 1.6 COOPER S 2002-2006. DISTANCE BASED INSPECTION INTERVAL. Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash . Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and release button (A) The message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition OFF.

TIME BASED INSPECTION INTERVAL. If carried out with distance based service interval. Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE' Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash. Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and hold button (A) FOR 5 SECONDS. The time-based inspection is now displayed with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A) the message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition off. IF CARRIED OUT INDEPENDENT OF DISTANCE BASED SERVICE . Switch ignition OFF. Press and hold button (A) Turn ignition key to position 1. After 5 seconds the words OIL SEVICE or INSPECTION are shown together with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A). Press and hold button (A).After 5 seconds the message 'RESET' starts to flash . Release button (A) Press and release button (A) again. The new service interval is now displayed. Press and hold button(A) FOR 5 SECONDS. The time-based inspection is now displayed with the message 'RESET' or 'RE'. Release button (A) the message END SIA is now displayed. Switch ignition off.

SAAB 9-3 2.0T 2003-2006.

Switch ignition ON. Press brake pedal. Press button (A). Turn button (B) until the message "System Settings" is displayed. Press button (B). Turn button (B) until the message "Service info" is displayed. Press button (B). until the "% left of oil quality/days to service" is displayed. Turn button (B) until the message "Reset Service ind" is displayed. Press button (B) The message "Are you sure? "YES or NO" is displayed. Turn button (b) to select YES . Press button (B). The message "service parameters updated" is displayed. Switch ignition OFF.

A3 1996 1999 A4 1998 1999


Oil Oil Service 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word oil will display in the trip recorder display Pull out button B for about 2 seconds to reset the display

INSP Inspection Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word oil will display in the trip recorder display Release button A Press and release button A The word insp will appear in the trip recorder display 7. Pull out button B for about 2 seconds to reset the display

A3 2000 A4 2000 2001


Cars on longlife service cannot be reset Cars with fixed interval service can be reset 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The words service or service in XXXXMI will appear in the trip recorder display 5. Turn button B to the left to clear the display 6. Turn the ignition off

A4 2001
Cars on longlife service cannot be reset 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The words service or service in XXXXMI will appear in the trip recorder display 5. Press button B until display clears and is replaced with a new service interval

A6 1997 - 1999
OEL Oil Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button B Switch the ignition on Release button A The words OEL or OIL will display Pull out button B until the letters are erased and replaced by ---

INSP Inspection Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A Press and release button A The letters INSP will appear Pull out button B until the display clears and is erased with the new service interval

A2 2000 A6 2000
Cars on longlife cannot be reset 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. The words service or service in XXXXMI will appear in the trip recorder display 4. Release button A 5. Press button B to reset

TT 1998 -1999
1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. The words service or service in XXXXMI will appear in the trip recorder display 4. Release button A 5. Turn button B to the right to reset

TT 2000 Cars on longlife cannot be reset 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The words service or service in XXXXMI will appear in the trip recorder display 5. Turn button B to the left to clear the display

Info: Vehicles with long life service intervals (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) cannot be reset using these procedures, only cars (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) with fixed interval servicing can be reset. Use a VAG style scan tool in that case. I take No Responsibility over your actions whatever may happen, you reset your service light at your own risk. If your service light wont go out on your first try have a few tries sometimes its hard to do. Please note where is shown, this means tested up to year 2002. I hope you find these procedures informative and useful. Disclaimer Resetting your service light is not a substitute for servicing your vehicle. Obey your manufacturer's suggested service intervals.

3 Series E30 1982 1985 5 Series E28 1982 1988


Oil service LED 1. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it. 2. The diagnostic connector is located to the left or right turret (support) or on the bulkhead 3. Switch the ignition on 4. After 3 seconds 5 green LED will show 5. Switch the ignition off

Inspection service LED 1. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it. 2. The diagnostic connector is located to the left or right turret (support) or on the bulkhead 3. Switch the ignition on 4. After 12 seconds 5 green LED will show 5. Switch the ignition off

3 Series E30 1986 1994, E36 1990 2001, E34 1998 1996, E46 1998 5 Series E39 1996 7 Series E38 1994 Z3 E36 1996 Z8 E52 1999 X5 E53 1999
With under bonnet diagnostic connector Oil service LED 1. Switch ignition on 2. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it. 3. The diagnostic connector is located to the left or right turret (support) or on the bulkhead 4. Switch the ignition on 5. After 12 seconds 5 green LED will show 6. Switch the ignition off

3 Series E30 1986 1994, E36 1990 2001, E34 1988 1996, E46 1998 5 Series E39 1996 7 Series E38 1994 Z3 E36 1996 Z8 E52 1999 X5 E53 1999
With under bonnet diagnostic connector Inspection service LED 1. Switch the ignition on 2. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it. 3. The diagnostic connector is located to the left or right turret (support) or on the bulkhead 4. After 12 seconds 5 green LED will show 5. Switch the ignition off Inspection service LED together with the clock symbol 1. Switch the ignition on 2. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it. 3. The diagnostic connector is located to the left or right turret (support) or on the bulkhead 4. After 12 seconds 5 green LED will show 5. Switch the ignition off 6. wait 20 seconds 7. Connect a test lamp (or just a wire) between terminal 7 of the diagnostic connector and earth it.

3 Series E46 2000 5 Series E39 2000 X5 E53 2000


Without under bonnet diagnostic connector Resetting service interval indicator on a distance based inspection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Switch the ignition off Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on After 5 seconds the words oil service or inspection are shown with the message reset Continue to hold button A After a further 5 seconds the message will start to flash Release button A Press and release button A

Resetting service interval indicator on a time based inspection If carried out in conjunction with distance based service 1. Switch the ignition off 2. Press and hold button A 3. Switch the ignition on 4. After 5 seconds the words oil service or inspection are shown with the message reset 5. Continue to hold button A 6. After a further 5 seconds the message will start to flash 7. Release button A 8. Press and release button A 9. New service interval is now displayed 10. Press and old button A for 5 seconds 11. The time based inspection is now displayed together with the message reset 12. Continue to hold button A 13. After a further 5 seconds the message will start to flash 14. Release button A 15. Press and release button A again

Please note: To reset other functions, simply tab through the menu to the desired item. This can take a few attempts to be successful.

Grand Cherokee 1993 1999

1. Switch the ignition on 2. Press and release button B 3. Press and hold button A for at least 2 seconds 4. Switch ignition off

Grand Cherokee 1999 - 2002

1. Switch the ignition on 2. Repeatedly press button A until the service interval is displayed 3. Press button B for 3 seconds to reset

Saxo 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Xsara 1997 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch on ignition Keep button A depressed Spanner symbol and service interval light will illuminate for up to 5 seconds 5. Switch ignition off

Xsara 2000 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out

Xsara Picasso 1999 - 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out

Xantia 1997 - 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed Spanner symbol and service light will illuminate for up to 5 seconds 5. Switch ignition off

C5 2000 - 2002
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out 6. Switch ignition off

Synergie / Evasion 1999 2002


1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out Switch ignition off

Dispatch / Jumpy 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out Switch ignition off

Berlingo 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out

Fiat Ulysse 1999 - 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds The display will read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out

Fiat Scudo 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds The display will read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out Left hand drive Right hand drive

Ford Mondeo 1994 1996


1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the glove box Switch the ignition on Press the reset button for 4 seconds The reset button is located to one side of the glove box aperture

Ford Mondeo 1996 - 2000


1. Switch the ignition on 2. Using a small object depress the button (marked A) for 4 seconds

Ford Cougar 1998


1. Press and hold buttons A and B for 5 seconds 2. Warning light will illuminate for 4 seconds

Ford Galaxy 2000


1. Switch ignition on 2. Press and hold button A for 2 seconds which will clear the service interval indicator 3. Press button A and switch ignition off

Ford Galaxy 2000 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch ignition on 3. Continue to hold button A until the word service is erased 4. Switch ignition off

Ford Transit 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. Turn ignition key to position II Depress the brake and accelerator pedals together for 15 seconds Service interval indicator will flash when the reset is complete Switch the ignition off

Accord 1998 2001


1. To reset the MAINT REQD light, press and hold the select / reset button on the right hand side on the instrument panel. 2. Turn the ignition on and hold until the light goes out.

Integra 1994 2000


1. To reset the MAINT REQD light, press the reset switch located to the right of the steering column under the dash.

Zeta 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. Switch the ignition off Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Keep the button depressed for 10 seconds 5. The display will read 0 and the spanner symbol will go out

Discovery Prior 1996


1. The kick panel on the right hand side in the passenger side must be removed. 2. Inside you will fid a red box that looks like a large relay box. (Has the emission reminder on it) 3. Behind the label there is a small hole which will reset the light. 4. Press it in with a small object.

A Class (168)
1. Switch the ignition on and immediately press button A twice 2. Switch the ignition off 3. Press and hold button A while switching the ignition on 4. After 10 seconds the new interval will appear in the display accompanied by a beep 5. Release button A 6. Switch the ignition off

C Class (202), E Class (210), S Class (140), CLK (208)


Excluding models with multifunction steering wheel controls 1. 2. 3. 4. Switch the ignition on and immediately press button A twice Switch the ignition off Press and hold button A while switching the ignition on After 10 seconds the new interval will appear in the display accompanied by a beep 5. Release button A 6. Switch the ignition off

C Class (203), CLK (208)


Models with multifunction steering wheel controls 1. Turn the ignition key to position II 2. Repeatedly press button B until both the trip and total mileages appear in the odometer display 3. Repeatedly press button C until the service symbol and the distance remaining to next service appear 4. Press button A for 3 seconds until the message do you want to reset the service interval? confirm by pressing R button appears 5. Within 5 seconds press button A until the new service interval appears 6. Release button A 7. Switch the ignition off

C Class (203)

1. Turn the ignition key to position II 2. Repeatedly press button B until both the total and trip mileages appear in the odometer display 3. Repeatedly press button C until the service symbol and distance remaining to next service appear 4. Press button A for 3 seconds until the message do you want to reset the service interval? Confirm by pressing R button appears 5. Within 5 seconds press button A until the new service interval appears 6. Release button A 7. Switch the ignition off

S Class (220), CL (215)


1. Turn the ignition key to position II 2. Repeatedly press button B until both the total and trip mileages appear in the odometer display 3. Repeatedly press button C until the service symbol and distance remaining to the next service appear 4. Press button A for 3 seconds until the message do you want to reset the service interval? Confirm by pressing R button appears 5. Within 5 seconds press button A until the new service interval appears 6. Release button A 7. Switch the ignition off

SLK (170) 05.1997

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the ignition key to position I Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on After 10 seconds the new service interval will appear in the display accompanied by a beep 5. Release button A 6. Switch the ignition off

SLK (170) 06.1997 , SL (129), M Class (163), V Class (638), Vito (638), Sprinter (901/2/3/4/5)

1. 2. 3. 4.

Switch the ignition on and immediately press button A Switch the ignition off Press and hold button A while switching the ignition on After 10 seconds the new interval will appear in the display accompanied by a beep 5. Release button A 6. Switch the ignition off

Peugeot 206 1998 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot 306 1996 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot 307 2001


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot 406 1998 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot 607 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot 806 1999 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch ignition off Press and hold button A Switch ignition on Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot Expert 1999 6. Switch ignition off 7. Press and hold button A 8. Switch ignition on 9. Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds 10. Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Peugeot Partner 1999 11. Switch ignition off 12. Press and hold button A 13. Switch ignition on 14. Keep button A depressed for 10 seconds 15. Display will now read 0 and spanner symbol will go out

Laguna (with trip computer) 1994 1998


1. Switch the ignition on 2. Press the reset button A until the spanner symbol flashes 3. Keep the button depressed until the spanner symbol stops flashing and remains illuminated 4. Release button A 5. Switch the ignition off

Safrane 1994 2001


1. Press the reset button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Keep the button depressed until the spanner symbol stops flashing and remains illuminated 4. Release button A 5. Switch the ignition off

Saab 900 1994 1998


1. 2. 3. 4. Switch the ignition on Press and hold button A (depends on your dash set up) for 8 seconds The word service will appear in the display; an audible beep will also be heard Switch the ignition off

Saab 9 - 3 1998 2002


1. 1. 2. 3. Switch the ignition on Press and release button A Press and hold button A for 8 seconds The word service will appear in the display after 2 audible beeps 4. Switch the ignition off

Saab 9 - 5 1997 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. Switch the ignition on Press and release button A Press and hold button A for 8 seconds The word service will appear in the display after 2 audible beeps 5. Switch the ignition off

Arosa 1997 2000


OIL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Keep button A depress until --- appears in the display Release button A Switch the ignition off

INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button a Switch the ignition on Keep button A depressed until --- appears in the display Release button A Switch the ignition off

Ibiza / Cordoba 1993 1999 Inca 1995


OEL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Switch the ignition off Release button A The word OEL will appear Press the clock minute button B until ---- appears in the display 7. Switch the ignition on until the letters IN00 display IN01 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Switch the ignition off Release button A The word OEL will appear Press button A to display IN01 Press button B to display ---Switch the ignition on until the letters IN00 appear

Ibiza / Cordoba 1993 1999 Inca 1995


IN02 Inspection service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Switch the ignition off 4. Release button A 5. The letters OEL will appear 6. Press the clock minute button B until ---- appear 7. Press button A to display IN01 8. Press button B to display ---9. Repeat procedure to reset IN02 10. Switch the ignition on until the letters IN00 appear

Toledo 1994 1999


OIL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch the ignition on Press and release the clock hour button A The letters OEL will appear Press the clock minute button B until ---- appears Switch the ignition off

IN01 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch the ignition on Press and release the clock hour button A Press and release the clock hour button A again The letters IN01 will appear Press the clock minute button B until ---- appears Clear the OEL indicator as described previously Switch the ignition off

IN02 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch the ignition on Press and release the clock hour button A Press and release the clock hour button A twice more The letters IN02 will appear Press the clock button B until ---- appears Clear the OEL and IN01 indicator as described previously Switch the ignition off

Leon / Toledo 1999


OIL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The letters OEL or OIL will appear For models with digital clock turn button B to the right until - - - appears 6. For models with analogue clock pull out button B until - - - appears INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A Press and release button A The letters INSP will appear For models with digital clock turn button B to the right until - - - - appears For models with analogue clock pull out button B until - - - - appears

Ibiza / Cordoba 1999 Leon 2000 Toledo 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and old button A Switch the ignition on Turn button A to the right for 1 second The display will now read clear Release button A Switch the ignition off

Alhambra 1995 2000


OEL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the reset button A Switch the ignition on ---- will appear Switch the ignition off Release button A

IN01 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the reset button A Switch the ignition on ---- will appear Switch the ignition off Release button A Clear the OEL indicator as described previously

IN02 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the reset button A Switch the ignition on ---- will appear Switch the ignition off Release button A Clear the OEL and IN01 indicator as described previously

Alhambra 2000
Vehicles on longlife service cannot be reset Fixed service interval reset as follows 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word service will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right to reset the display Switch the ignition off

Fabia 1999 2002


1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A as soon as the letters OIL appear Turn button A to the right until the letters OIL are erased and replaced by ---5. Switch the ignition off INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A as soon as the letters OIL appear Press and hold button A Release button A as soon as the letters INSP appears Turn button A to the right until the letters are erased and replaced by ----

Octavia 1997 2000


Oil Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The letters OIL will appear in the display Release button A Turn button A to the right until the letters are erased and replaced by ----

INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The letters OIL will appear in the display Release button A Press and release button A The letters INSP will appear in the display Turn button B to the right until the letters are erased and replaced by ----

Octavia 2000
Vehicles with longlife service cannot be reset Fixed interval servicing as follows 1. 2. 3. 4. Press & hold button A Switch ignition on The word service will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right to reset the display Switch ignition off

Info: Vehicles with long life service intervals (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) cannot be reset using these procedures, only cars (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) with fixed interval servicing can be reset. Use a VAG style scan to in that case. I take No Responsibility over your actions whatever may happen, you reset your service light at your own risk. If your service light wont go out on your first try have a few tries sometimes its hard to do. Please note where is shown, this means tested up to year 2002 I hope you find these procedures informative and useful. Disclaimer Resetting your service light is not a substitute for servicing your vehicle. Obey your manufacturer's suggested service intervals.

Previa 1990 2000


Oil Warning light 1. Remove the grommet from the instrument panel 2. Using a suitable tool press in button A

Corsa C
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The display will flash for 2 seconds Keep button A depressed until ----appears Release button A Switch the ignition off

Astra G Zafira

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The letters INSP will appear Keep button A depressed until ----appears Release button A Switch the ignition off

Beetle 1998 1999


OEL or OIL Oil service 1. Press and hold Button A 2. Switch ignition on 3. The letters OEL or OIL will appear 4. Release button A 5. Press and release button A 6. The letters INSP will appear in the display 7. Press and hold button A until --- appears 8. Release button A

INSP Inspection service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. The letters INSP will appear 4. Release button A 5. Press and release button A 6. The letters OEL or OIL will appear 7. Press and hold button A until --- appears 8. Release button A If required clear the OEL or OIL indicator as described above

Beetle 1999 2000

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The letters service will appear in the display Press and hold button A until the word service is erased 6. Switch ignition off

Beetle 2000 2002


Vehicles on fixed interval servicing can be reset as follows: 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Release button A 4. The letters service will appear in the display 5. Press and hold button A until the word service is erased 6. Switch the ignition off

Lupo 1998 2002 Polo 1999 2002 Polo Classic / Estate 1999 2002
OIL Oil service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Keep button A depressed until --appears in the display 4. Release button A 5. Switch ignition off INSP Inspection service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch ignition on 3. Keep button A depressed until --appears in the display 4. Release button A 5. Switch ignition off 6. If required clear the OIL indicator as previously described

Polo (excluding 1.9D AEF engine) 1994 1997 Polo Classic / Estate (excluding 1.9D 1Y engine) 1996 1999 Golf/Vento/Cabrio(excluding 1.9D 1Y engine 1996 -)1991 2002 Caddy (excluding 1.9D 1Y engine) 1996 2002
OEL Oil service 1. Switch the ignition on 2. Press and hold button A 3. Release button A 4. The letters OEL will appear 5. Press the clock minute button B until -----appears in the display 6. Switch the ignition on until the letters IN00 appear in the display IN01 Inspection service 1. Switch the ignition on 2. Press and hold button A 3. Switch the ignition off 4. Release button A 5. Press and release button A 6. The letters IN01 will appear 7. Press clock minute button B until ------ appears in the display 8. Press button A to display OEL 9. Press button B to display ------10. Switch on the ignition until the letters IN00 appear in the display IN02 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch the ignition on Press and hold button A Switch the ignition off Release button A The letters IN01 will appear Press clock minute button B until -----appears in the display 7. Press button A to display IN01 8. Press button B to display -----9. Repeat the procedure to reset OEL 10. Switch the ignition on until the letters IN00 appear in the display

Polo 1.9D (AEF engine) 1995 1997 Polo Classic / Estate (1Y engine) 1996 1999 Golf / Vento 1.9D (1Y engine) 1996 1999 Caddy 1.9D (1Y engine) 1996 2002
OEL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch the ignition on Press and hold button A Switch the ignition off Release button A The letters OEL will appear Press clock minute button B until -----appears in the display 7. Switch the ignition on until the letters INSP-0 appears in the display INSP-1 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Switch the ignition on Press and hold button a Switch the ignition off Release button A The letters INSP-1 will appear Press clock minute button B until ------ appears in the display Press button A to display OEL Press button B to display -----Switch ignition on until the letters INSP-0 appear in the display

INSP-2 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch the ignition on Press and hold button a Switch the ignition off Release button A Press and release button A The letters INSP-2 will appear Press clock minute button B until -----appears in the display 8. Press button A to display INSp-1 9. Press button B to display -----10. Repeat the procedure to reset OEL 11. Switch the ignition on until the letters INSP-0 appear in the display

Polo 1998 1999


OIL Oil service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Keep the button depressed until ---appears in the display 4. Release button A 5. Switch the ignition off INSP Inspection service 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. Keep button A depressed until ---appears in the display 4. Release button A 5. Switch the ignition off 6. If required clear the OIL indicator by following previous procedure

Golf / Bora 1997 1999


OIL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The letters OIL will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right until -----appears

INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The letters OIL will appear Release button A Press and release button A The letters INSP will appear Turn button B to the right until ------ appears If required clear the OIL indicator by following the previous procedure

Golf / Bora 1999 2000 Passat 1999 2000


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word service will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right to reset the display

Passat 1996 1999


OEL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The word OEL will appear in the display For models with a digital clock turn button B to the right until ---- appears in the display 6. For models with an analogue clock pull out button B until ---- appears in the display INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press ad hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A Press and release button A The work INSP will appear in the trip recorder For models with a digital clock turn button B to the right until ---- appears in the display For models with an analogue clock pull out button B until ---- appears in the display If required clear the OIL or OEL indicator as previously described

Golf / Bora 2000 - 2002 Passat 2000 2002 Sharan 2000 2002
Vehicles on fixed interval servicing can be reset as follows. 1. Press and hold button A 2. Switch the ignition on 3. The word service will appear 4. Release button A 5. Turn button B to the right to reset the display 6. Switch the ignition off

Sharan (models with trip computer) 1995 2000


OEL Oil service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Four dashes will appear in the display Switch the ignition off Release button A

IN01 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold reset button A Switch the ignition on Four dashes will appear in the display Switch the ignition off Release button A Clear the OEL indicator as previously described

IN02 Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold reset button A Switch the ignition on Four dashes will appear in the display Switch the ignition off Release button A Clear the OEL and IN01 indicators as previously described

Sharan (models with adjustment button for trip recorder) 1995 2000
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word service will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right until the word service is erased 6. Switch the ignition off

Transporter 04 1999
OEL Oil Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A The word OEL or OIL will appear Turn button B to the right until ---- appears in the display

INSP Inspection service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press ad hold button A Switch the ignition on Release button A Press and release button A The work INSP will appear in the trip recorder For models with a digital clock turn button B to the right until ---- appears in the display For models with an analogue clock pull out button B until ---- appears in the display If required clear the OIL or OEL indicator as previously described

Transporter TDI 05 1999 2002 Transporter V6 24V 2000 2002

Vehicles on fixed interval servicing can be reset as follows

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Press and hold button A Switch the ignition on The word service will appear Release button A Turn button B to the right to reset the display Switch the ignition off

Info: Vehicles with long life service intervals (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) cannot be reset using these procedures, only cars (some Audi/Skoda/Seat/VW) with fixed interval servicing can be reset. Use a VAG style scan tool in that case. I take No Responsibility over your actions whatever may happen, you reset your service light at your own risk If your service light wont go out on your first try have a few tries sometimes its hard to do. Please note where is shown, this means tested up to year 2002 I hope you find these procedures informative and useful. Disclaimer Resetting your service light is not a substitute for servicing your vehicle. Obey your manufacturer's suggested service intervals.

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