nick205
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 08:23 PM |
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Passat mk6 service light reset?
Can the service light be reset without any special tools?
I've been told on some cars it can be done by pressing a sequence of buttons on the dash, but can't find anything on the net for the
mk6.
Cheers
Nick
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imp paul
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 08:31 PM |
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no pal just had a look at my autodata it says you need tool but vag com would do it if you have it cheers paul
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nick205
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 08:39 PM |
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Thanks Paul!
Not got VAG COM, what's the cheapest/simplest way of getting it? Could I run it from a laptop and connect to the car somehow...?
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imp paul
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 08:44 PM |
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yes you run it on your lappy mate i dont have it you will need a lead like obd or can type google is your mate best i can do mate
http://www.vagcom.co.uk/
VW VAG COM Diagnostic Fault Code Reader CAN OBD2 | eBay
New Page 7 hope this helps
[Edited on 13/11/11 by imp paul]
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iceman26
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 09:17 PM |
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it tells you how in owners book no tool needed
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nick205
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 09:22 PM |
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Thanks again Paul.
Googled a bit more and found a procedure to turn it off from the dash buttons here...
http://www.ehow.com/how_5023945_reset-service-light-volkswagen-passat.
html
...just been outside and tried it out and it seems to have worked. Only unknown is whether it's reset for the "Standard" or
"Long Life" service interval. Time will tell and I've noted the mileage down anyway so no great worry.
I'll check out the VAG COM stuff as it would be useful to have for the Passat and for SWMBOs Alhambra too.
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nick205
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| posted on 13/11/11 at 09:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iceman26
it tells you how in owners book no tool needed
Hehehe - that would be far too easy to read the manual  
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imp paul
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| posted on 14/11/11 at 06:52 AM |
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nice 1 glad you sorted it pal happy days
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/11/11 at 10:05 AM |
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I think it is all a big con to sell cables, software and keep you going to the main dealer.
Wife was quoted 400 quid for brakes on her mini , got a local garage to do it for 120. After a 10 minute search on google had all the instructions I
needed to reset and test the computer using the buttons on the dash. Best 10 mins I ever spent on the net.
The same instructions worked in my 3 series BMW.
Its all a con.
Ditch
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nick205
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| posted on 14/11/11 at 11:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ditchlewis
I think it is all a big con to sell cables, software and keep you going to the main dealer.
Wife was quoted 400 quid for brakes on her mini , got a local garage to do it for 120. After a 10 minute search on google had all the instructions I
needed to reset and test the computer using the buttons on the dash. Best 10 mins I ever spent on the net.
The same instructions worked in my 3 series BMW.
Its all a con.
Ditch
Amen to that!
and we're in the minority of people who might be inclined to (or have the knowledge) look further than the dealers.
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