MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 03:13:01 pm

Title: DIY Service
Post by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 03:13:01 pm: Going to do my own service, Oil change, Oil Filter, Spark Plugs, Pollen filter and Air Filter (New Pipercross).

Using Castrol Edge and OEM parts elsewhere except the air filter so will be a better job than a garage.

Problem is the Service Indicator...

How is this reset - via Vagcom or is it via the trip comp (midline)?

Thanks
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: Betty02 on March 30, 2011, 03:24:12 pm: From past experience I think its -

Ignition Off
keys Out
Hold 0.0 Near Clocks
Key In
IGNITION ONLY ON
Press Minute Button near clocks

That should do you ;)
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: Richn83 on March 30, 2011, 03:25:35 pm: you can use VCDS to reset it but there is also a button combination that will reset the indicator.

Not tried it but this should do it
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_reset_the_service_reminder_on_a_2006_VW_Golf_GTI_Mk5 (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_reset_the_service_reminder_on_a_2006_VW_Golf_GTI_Mk5)

seen a post saying it also tells you how to in the manual.
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 03:27:16 pm: VCDS is a better way to reset it, as you can use the SRI tool to get the setting perfect for how you want it setup rather than just defaults :happy2:
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 03:28:45 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 03:27:16 pm
VCDS is a better way to reset it, as you can use the SRI tool to get the setting perfect for how you want it setup rather than just defaults :happy2:

What setup??? Do i need to bother or is this a 'nice to have'?

Someone nearby has VCDS so think he may help out :wink: (mb)
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 03:32:27 pm: You can fully customise the service timing and mileage if you want to

Its a nice to have lol! I wouldnt be too worried
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: cata_adc on March 30, 2011, 05:51:37 pm: you can use vag-com or other programs such as bosch kts or others
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 06:24:12 pm: VCDS is Vagcom mate. (Vag Com Diagnostic System)
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: Nasir on March 30, 2011, 06:47:24 pm: AFAIK the button reset only works on the T&D right?
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 07:09:31 pm: It works on Longlife, but will reset the car to T&D

If you are on longlife and want to stay on it, its either VCDS or a dealer to reset.
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 07:12:25 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 07:09:31 pm
It works on Longlife, but will reset the car to T&D

If you are on longlife and want to stay on it, its either VCDS or a dealer to reset.

It's seems to be every 10k.....so is this longlife?
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 07:13:27 pm: Longlife is 20k (ish)

TandD is every 10k
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 07:14:54 pm: Quote from: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 07:13:27 pm
Longlife is 20k (ish)

TandD is every 10k

Then it's T&D..... :happy2:
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: mb on March 30, 2011, 08:12:53 pm: Quote from: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 03:28:45 pm
Quote from: alexperkins on March 30, 2011, 03:27:16 pm
VCDS is a better way to reset it, as you can use the SRI tool to get the setting perfect for how you want it setup rather than just defaults :happy2:

What setup??? Do i need to bother or is this a 'nice to have'?

Someone nearby has VCDS so think he may help out :wink: (mb)

I could do but I'm not sure how to do it
Title: Re: DIY Service
Post by: johnhol78 on March 30, 2011, 08:26:30 pm: no worries mate, will try the button combo first...