Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - 04 1.4 auto, service interval display

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Sat 5 Jan 2008 11:47
04 1.4 auto, service interval display - maltrap
my wife's 1.4 polo automatic 04 has started pinging every time the ignition is turned on. we've had the car for 6 months & i do all the servicing myself when it pings a spanner symbol appears next the trip mileage display i've tried resetting it manually following the owners manual to no avail it says i should go to a main agent! (over my dead body) does anyone know any tricks of the trade etc? thanks in anticipation.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 05/01/2008 at 11:52

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Sat 5 Jan 2008 11:50
service interval display "ping" - scrapmetal
This works for a golf: hold button on the right, then ignition on, then release button, turn button on left to the right, ignition off.
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Sat 5 Jan 2008 12:15
service interval display "ping" - maltrap
on this polo there's only one button push it in to reset the trip or turn it to the right or left to change clock.
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Sat 5 Jan 2008 13:16
service interval display "ping" - Screwloose
maltrap

That's the one; the secret is holding it in before turning on the key - then follow the instructions above.

Auto versions can be a pain; you may still need a scanner to reset this one.
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