service reset problem

Hayes-polo · Post by **Hayes-polo** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:30 pm

I've tried to reset the service light on our 97 1.4 polo as it has been flashing up for an inspection. Been doing it for about two years as I have always serviced it myself, but as we're selling it I thought I'd buy the tool & reset the display. Plugged it all in & sure enough the 'insp' dissappeared only to be replaced by 'oil'. I cannot reset this, Tried three times on the oil servuice setting but it just stays there. Anyone had a similar problem or am I doing something wrong? Tool is the standard vag one from G&S that does VW's/Audi's & Volvo's. At a bit of a loss now.

Thanks,

Dean.

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:04 pm

you shouldn't need the tool mate - sorry to tell you.

all you should need to do is hold the trip meter down, keep it held down, turn the ignition to on (don't start) and keep held for 10 secs.

this should reset oil / insp / whatever flashers

if not - i'd take it to vw as something is up

let me know if that works

polo_chick · Post by **polo_chick** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:15 am

Yeah I had the same problem! First the service indicator came on, so I went and got it serviced and the computer was re-set. Few weeks later it came on again ... took it back and it was re-set again and it's been fine since.

As David says though, didn't need the tool. Hope you get it sorted!