Instrument lights

[S47]

Recently drove the wife's Beetle, was amazed at the instrument display
Simple Q really - How do I reset the warning lights shown?
Car works fine - no probs as indicated whatsoever.
In easy to understand terms please
Do I need some kinda Gizmo to reset 'em?
TA
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[Duke of Kidderminster]

Yes you need a gizmo.

But you'd be better off taking it to a garage to find out why the lights are on. It might have a serious issue

[tanneman]

Looks like 6 points on the license.

[S47]

Thanks - It wouls be helpful to know what the gizmo's called

[carlpea]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?client=opera&q...

[cuprabob]

The official software is called VCDS and is quite expensive. Just under £300 for cable and license.

You can get a Bluetooth or WiFi ELM357 dongle that plugs into.your OBD port and use an app like Torque to read the codes and clear the faults.

Another popular one is Obdeleven.
https://obdeleven.com

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 16th April 18:48

[Murph7355]

cuprabob said:

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Another popular one is Obdeleven.
https://obdeleven.com...

I have one of these that I used on my Audi. Works well.

[S47]

Carlpea & Cuprabob
Many thanks for the info' - Looks techie as hell!
Being an old git I'm a Hammer & Spanner man so it looks like I'm in for some FUN
Bloody Modern cars;)

[Cliftonite]

Duke of Kidderminster said:

Yes you need a gizmo.

But you'd be better off taking it to a garage to find out why the lights are on. It might have a serious issue

OP, (if you are serious!), please do not overlook these words of wisdom from the Duke!

Better to treat the disease rather than just the symptoms!

[Duke of Kidderminster]

Cliftonite said:

OP, (if you are serious!), please do not overlook these words of wisdom from the Duke!

Better to treat the disease rather than just the symptoms!

Yep - wise words Cliftonite :-)

especially as the warnings are related to brakes, airbag and ABS systems! So, unless he doesn't actually like his wife, the car should be checked over.

[annodomini2]

cuprabob said:

The official software is called VCDS and is quite expensive. Just under £300 for cable and license.

You can get a Bluetooth or WiFi ELM357 dongle that plugs into.your OBD port and use an app like Torque to read the codes and clear the faults.

Another popular one is Obdeleven.
https://obdeleven.com

Edited by cuprabob on Sunday 16th April 18:48

VAG official sw is called ODIS, VCDS is aftermarket.

Obd only reads engine and transmission faults