Sreg Polo 1.4CL Service oil light reset

[tinnyuk75]

Hi
I just bought an S plate VW Polo 1.4CL. I bought it from my brother who has had a non VW garage do work to it. I tend to do it all myself. There is a message on the dash that says SERVICE OIL. He says its been there for ages and does not mean anything. What does it mean? I take it it means change oil and filter now. This has recently been done and inface the car just went through an MOT needing just a wiper blade!

So in short what does the light mean and how can I reset it?

Thanks
Justyn

[tinnyuk75]

Anyone got any ideas? I plan to put the car on the road next week and would really love to resolve this.

Justyn

[tinnyuk75]

I checked a POLO manual
For anyone else searching the forums for this with no reply here is what to do.

The service iterval light has not been reset by the garage servicing.
1 - Ignition off press and hold trip meter reset
2 - Ignition on - continue to hold on trip reset button at least 10 sec
3 - Dashes appear on dash
4 - Ignition off
5 - light should no more be there!

Just need to check it out myself now.

Justyn

[MrE]

Hi Justyn, Did it work? I have a V reg 1.0 Polo which I tried it on but with no luck... the 'Oil service' is still there!

Paul

[nick182]

1.press and hold the trip with the key in the ignition but switched off
2.Then turn ignition on but keep the trip button pressed in until --- appears on the display thats all.

the service oil means that the oil should be changed aswell as the filter so just a normal oil change

[tinnyuk75]

Hi Paul

Yes it did work. No problems.

Justyn