resetting a4 service on dash

[magpies]

Hi
I've carried out my own servicing on my A4 (1999 2.5 tdi avante se) how do I (can I?) reset the dash?

Magpies

[heebeegeetee]

I think this is how:

You have 2 'trip' buttons on the car's dial/display, the left button is B and the right button is A.

So, press and hold button A.
Switch ignition ON.
The letters 'OIL' will appear in the trip recorder display.
Release button A.
Press and release button A.
The letters 'INSP' will appear in the trip recorder display.
Pull out button B for approximately 2 seconds to reset the display.

Hope that helps.

[billy5]

hiya,
do you know the way to reset an a8 service indicator,
mine was done and not reset,
ta billy

[Iain328]

magpies said:

Hi
I've carried out my own servicing on my A4 (1999 2.5 tdi avante se) how do I (can I?) reset the dash?

Magpies

Depends on the exact car you have as to how you do it. I had a 96 A4 & that needed a diagnostic reader to reset the service interval. My 98 VW Passat can be done from the dashboard - instructions are in the manual.

If its the former then have a look at E-bay - if you are going to do your own servicing then a VAG.COM cable will be a handy thing to have anyway - costs about 10 quid, basic software is freeware & will allow you to check all sorts of stuff from a laptop. There are also basic boxes you can plug in & that will just clear the service interval.

[billy5]

ta for that ian,
will look in to it,
its a 53reg,

[heebeegeetee]

I think the A8 needs a plug-in diagnostic job to reset the service indicator.