Inspection?

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Coops
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Inspection?

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okay, me missus has a 'R' reg 1.4 60hp effort n its done 51k, but i got the little computer flashing service inspection at me?

so short of going to see VW and bending over to take the charge what do i gotta do? and whats likely to be the issue?
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Its telling you its due for its 12months inspection service. When you have the car serviced it should be reset.
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so that means i GOTTA go VW to get it serviced?! :shock:

isnt there a way to jig it so i can just get rid of the message and do the oil n that myself?
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yeah there is. its in the haynes manual or do a search for it on here. I have forgot exactly how to do it myself, but it can be done.
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It's in the DIY guide on this forum - 'How to reset sevice interval'.
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cheers! found the proces for doing it, but which reset button? the one for the odometer?!
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Yes. Just turn the ignition on, but don't start the engine.
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