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Inspection?

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:47 am
by Coops
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?

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:21 pm
by Polo Paul
Its telling you its due for its 12months inspection service. When you have the car serviced it should be reset.

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:01 pm
by Coops
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?

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:35 pm
by Polo Paul
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.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:32 am
by jonnopolo
It's in the DIY guide on this forum - 'How to reset sevice interval'.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:16 pm
by Coops
cheers! found the proces for doing it, but which reset button? the one for the odometer?!

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:40 pm
by jonnopolo
Yes. Just turn the ignition on, but don't start the engine.