-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola
Full Version: Reset the service indicator
When your car is serviced at a non-vw garage or at home by yourslef, the ecu doesnt know its had a service, so the service indicator stays on. To reset it:
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola
cheers m8 that was much help that service light was frustrating me 
Doesn't seem to work on mine.... 
My hanes says 98< polo's can only be reset by vw (or somebody with the right kit) Doing the button combo won't work. Annoying huh 
Polo 96-99
IN01 -inspection service
Switch ignition ON
Press and hold button (A left) under speedo
Switch ignition OFF
Release button
Press and release button A (left)
The letter "IN01" will appear in the odometer display of the speedometer.
Press clock minute button B until "-----" appears in the display
Press button A (left) to display "OEL"
Press button B to display "-----"
Switch ignition on until the letters "IN00" appear in the display
I have instructions for Oil service (OEL) and IN02 inspection service if this doesn't work.
IN01 -inspection service
Switch ignition ON
Press and hold button (A left) under speedo
Switch ignition OFF
Release button
Press and release button A (left)
The letter "IN01" will appear in the odometer display of the speedometer.
Press clock minute button B until "-----" appears in the display
Press button A (left) to display "OEL"
Press button B to display "-----"
Switch ignition on until the letters "IN00" appear in the display
I have instructions for Oil service (OEL) and IN02 inspection service if this doesn't work.
that is till models 98, 98 - 99 have to be done thru the ecu. like mine.
QUOTE (Indigo)
When your car is serviced at a non-vw garage or at home by yourslef, the ecu doesnt know its had a service, so the service indicator stays on. To reset it:
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola :)
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola :)
So would this method work on a 2000 polo gti??
QUOTE (raffa)
that is till models 98, 98 - 99 have to be done thru the ecu. like mine.
No, on all mk4 u can DIY, on another buttoncombination.... take this german text from my homepage and translate it, the mk5 service display needs it to vag com, not the mk4.
http://www.vwpolo6n.de/de/tipsundtricks/an...rviceneueze.htm
Cheers
Christian
QUOTE (Saxyhelen)
Press button B to display "-----"
I have got to here and cant do the next bit?
QUOTE (Saxyhelen)
Switch ignition on until the letters "IN00" appear in the display
where am I going wrong?
I try and switch the indicator on and it just goes back to normal IN01?
This is from the haynes manual for my 95 mk4 polo.
i have done this and it works.
thats enough typing for me for today
i have done this and it works.
QUOTE
Up to 1998 model year
1 Before resetting the service interval display, make sure the mileometer is displaying the total mileage, and is not in trip mode. Briefly pressing the button to the left of the speedometer will switch the display between total and trip. Note: If the button is pressed and held for longer then one second while in trip mode, the trip meter will be zeroed.
2 Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine). Press and hold the button to the left of the speedometer.
3 Switch off the igniton, then release the button. The display should now read OEL.
4 Now press the digital clock lower button on the right-hand side of the instrument panel until five dashes appear on the display. The OEL service is now reset.
5 By pressing the left-hand button again, the next service interval can be displayed, and then reset by pressing the right-hand button.
6 Reset as many services as necessary, until switching on the ignition only shows IN 00 (no service required) on the display.
1 Before resetting the service interval display, make sure the mileometer is displaying the total mileage, and is not in trip mode. Briefly pressing the button to the left of the speedometer will switch the display between total and trip. Note: If the button is pressed and held for longer then one second while in trip mode, the trip meter will be zeroed.
2 Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine). Press and hold the button to the left of the speedometer.
3 Switch off the igniton, then release the button. The display should now read OEL.
4 Now press the digital clock lower button on the right-hand side of the instrument panel until five dashes appear on the display. The OEL service is now reset.
5 By pressing the left-hand button again, the next service interval can be displayed, and then reset by pressing the right-hand button.
6 Reset as many services as necessary, until switching on the ignition only shows IN 00 (no service required) on the display.
thats enough typing for me for today
K i have a 1999 polo 6n 16v and i can't for the life of me get the oil service thing to reset, i reset it when it was just a service light sometime ago but i can't remeber how, any ideas?
done just have to hold the button for at least 10 seconds
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
how is this done on mark 5 polo's or isn;t it?
Phil
Phil
Mk5 needs the VAG COM. Go to a good garage and ask if they will turn it off.
ok maybe i gotta hold it for longer
It also tells you how to do it in the Owner's Manual!
QUOTE
I have instructions for Oil service (OEL) and IN02 inspection service if this doesn't work
whats the instructions for (oel) and in02? I've got in02 up on mine
QUOTE (Nick_16v @ Monday 22nd May 2006 - 5:25pm) 
done just have to hold the button for at least 10 seconds
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
this worked first time on my R reg 16v cheers
fantastic this solution worked on my polo 1.0l 98 great stuff
great stuff
I've just brought a x Reg 2000 Polo Estate E TDI.
My dashboard Display just says 'Service Miles' Then the amount of miles rising.
Anyway to get rid of this?
My dashboard Display just says 'Service Miles' Then the amount of miles rising.
Anyway to get rid of this?
just done it on my 16v, seemed to work!
just done it and it worked thanks
Does anybody know how to reset the service indicator on Polo 1.2 2003?
Yeah I'd like to know that also, mine will come on in a few hundred miles
my ones been on for about 700miles, but I'm thinkin 2 service my car so the garage will probably take it off them selves...
also how often does the inspection light come on? does it work mileage wise or when your car actualy needs service, e.g. changing oils n others.
also how much is a fairly decent price for a full service?
cheers
also how often does the inspection light come on? does it work mileage wise or when your car actualy needs service, e.g. changing oils n others.
also how much is a fairly decent price for a full service?
cheers
I have a 2004 1.4i Polo (9N) and my oil service light just came on now (like 1500KM's after the last service).
Will the above method(s) work on my car?
Will the above method(s) work on my car?
Works on my 2000 GTI, got to count to 10 at each stage!
QUOTE (Saxyhelen @ Wednesday 26th October 2005 - 6:11pm)
Polo 96-99
IN01 -inspection service
Switch ignition ON
Press and hold button (A left) under speedo
Switch ignition OFF
Release button
Press and release button A (left)
The letter "IN01" will appear in the odometer display of the speedometer.
Press clock minute button B until "-----" appears in the display
Press button A (left) to display "OEL"
Press button B to display "-----"
Switch ignition on until the letters "IN00" appear in the display
I have instructions for Oil service (OEL) and IN02 inspection service if this doesn't work.
IN01 -inspection service
Switch ignition ON
Press and hold button (A left) under speedo
Switch ignition OFF
Release button
Press and release button A (left)
The letter "IN01" will appear in the odometer display of the speedometer.
Press clock minute button B until "-----" appears in the display
Press button A (left) to display "OEL"
Press button B to display "-----"
Switch ignition on until the letters "IN00" appear in the display
I have instructions for Oil service (OEL) and IN02 inspection service if this doesn't work.
hi sorry to disturb you i followed your guide to resetting the service warning as i just had a full service including cambelt change, the odometer always prompted INO1 now I've got the OEL what should it be set to ? as i was messing around with the same steps after getting the OEL
I was able to bring up the following
OEL
INO1.S
IN02.S
it was something along the lines of what I've just put up above, thanks for your help
can anyone please help me as i know get OEL displayed i just want to set to the next appropriate setting so it comes up when the right warning should later on
thanks
thanks
QUOTE (part time hero @ Monday 13th August 2007 - 12:34pm)
QUOTE (Nick_16v @ Monday 22nd May 2006 - 5:25pm)
done just have to hold the button for at least 10 seconds
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
this worked first time on my R reg 16v cheers
alos worked 4 me on my r reg 1.4 8v
'97 1L
With ignition on (Engine Off)
1. Select total Mileage by pressing the right button.
2. Hold right button down.
3. Turn ignition off
4. Wait ten seconds
5. Turn Ignition ON
6. Keep holding until --- is displayed (you will see stuff like 'INS' and 'OIL' then '---')
7. Done!
With ignition on (Engine Off)
1. Select total Mileage by pressing the right button.
2. Hold right button down.
3. Turn ignition off
4. Wait ten seconds
5. Turn Ignition ON
6. Keep holding until --- is displayed (you will see stuff like 'INS' and 'OIL' then '---')
7. Done!
Okay, I have a 1997 MK4
I had the INSP02 light on
Took a read at the owners manual, It said:
Turn on the ignition - But do not start the engine.
Press and hold the milometer button (the larger one on the left of the cluster)
While holding, Remove the key, You are then faced with the 3 possible indicators,
These are OEL- Oil change needed
INSP01 - Annual Inspection/Service Needed
INSP02 - Annual Inspection/Service AND work needed.
Then to remove the indicator, select, by pressing the milometer button again and hold the minute change button.
This is the lower button next to the clock.
You are then showen "- - - - -"
This confirms the indicator has been wiped.
I had the INSP02 light on
Took a read at the owners manual, It said:
Turn on the ignition - But do not start the engine.
Press and hold the milometer button (the larger one on the left of the cluster)
While holding, Remove the key, You are then faced with the 3 possible indicators,
These are OEL- Oil change needed
INSP01 - Annual Inspection/Service Needed
INSP02 - Annual Inspection/Service AND work needed.
Then to remove the indicator, select, by pressing the milometer button again and hold the minute change button.
This is the lower button next to the clock.
You are then showen "- - - - -"
This confirms the indicator has been wiped.
my service light has been on for weeks and its been getting on my nerves,
I've just tried this one at 1:30am after finding this forum and it works, i had to change it slightly,
i have a
1998 1L POLO
reset the miles button
insert the key and turn it once, just before the ignition
press & hold the miles reset button
turn ignition on whilst button still pressed
wait unitll the display goes ---
turn the ignition off then release the keys
that should sort it,
I've just tried this one at 1:30am after finding this forum and it works, i had to change it slightly,
i have a
1998 1L POLO
reset the miles button
insert the key and turn it once, just before the ignition
press & hold the miles reset button
turn ignition on whilst button still pressed
wait unitll the display goes ---
turn the ignition off then release the keys
that should sort it,
thanks mate it was totally annoying me, mines is a 1999 2 sec job
Hi guys, hope you can help.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
QUOTE (Alibloke @ Saturday 6th February 2010 - 7:15am)
Hi guys, hope you can help.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
IMO the oil should be changed after no longer than 15k (even on long life oil); the carbon build up will be killing the efficiency of the engine by that point, thus costing mpg. It’s a bit of a false economy. The other main reason for changing the oil more often is to reduce wear of the main moving components, such as big end shell bearings, and the piston rings, because of the build-up of deposits (such as swarf).
I like an oil change at bang on every 5k, that way I know where I’m at, and at MOT time the emitions came back as 8 parts per million hydrocarbons, out of an allowable 200. Thats just my opinion on the whole oil service thing.
Regards
Neil
QUOTE (muzzamotorsport @ Friday 12th February 2010 - 11:19pm)
QUOTE (Alibloke @ Saturday 6th February 2010 - 7:15am)
Hi guys, hope you can help.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
I reset the service indicator on my 05 polo, however it's come back on again after about 15k miles. I've read that this is the standard for the manual reset but I'm on long life oil so it should last much longer than this. If I reset it again manually does this mean that it will simply wait another 15k blindly or will the sensors think the oil is due a change kick in before that? I don't want to keep resetting it if the variable indicator isn't going to work.
IMO the oil should be changed after no longer than 15k (even on long life oil); the carbon build up will be killing the efficiency of the engine by that point, thus costing mpg. It’s a bit of a false economy. The other main reason for changing the oil more often is to reduce wear of the main moving components, such as big end shell bearings, and the piston rings, because of the build-up of deposits (such as swarf).
I like an oil change at bang on every 5k, that way I know where I’m at, and at MOT time the emitions came back as 8 parts per million hydrocarbons, out of an allowable 200. Thats just my opinion on the whole oil service thing.
Regards
Neil
Thanks for the info, I'm planning on keeping this car until it dies so I'd like to keep it in good shape. I'll go for an oil change at 15k.
QUOTE (Nick_16v @ Monday 22nd May 2006 - 4:25pm)
done just have to hold the button for at least 10 seconds
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
1. reset odometer
2. press and hold button
3. switch on ignition
4. hold until --- is displayed
5. voila
Great help it was starting to anoy me
For MK5> change it with Vag-Com, Go into installation list, instruments, and then change one of the adaption channels to a 0 (will be a 1 IIRC) Easy!
this worked on my 2000 gti, will keep you posted if the light comes back on any time soon
cheers
rich
cheers
rich
QUOTE (Indigo @ Saturday 16th July 2005 - 10:48pm)
When your car is serviced at a non-vw garage or at home by yourslef, the ecu doesnt know its had a service, so the service indicator stays on. To reset it:
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola
-(with the ignition off and keys out) press and hold the mile reset button
-turn ignition on
-wait until the display goes like '--'
-turn ignition off and keys out and release button
viola
Big help cheers
I've got a 99 1.4 16v, and I cant reset mine. I have found the trip reset also doesnt work. Is this the only way to reset it? and does anyone know if its a cheap fix for the buton if not
Thanks
Thanks
Just cleared my IN02, worked like a treat cheers for this
cheers for this
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