I have a 2002 Audi A3 SE, and each time I start the car a reminder appears in the instrument cluster for a few seconds "Service!".

Can I reset this easily without any tools?

Thanks

Adrian, November 2006

Switch ignition off.
- Press trip recorder reset button below speedometer on the instrument cluster at same time switch ignition on.
The trip recorder display (odometer) will read "service OIL".
- Release button.
- Pull the clock adjuster button (below tachometer) on the instrument cluster and hold for approximately two seconds. This resets "service OIL" display.

Note: Depending on the make of the instrument cluster, the display on the trip recorder will either continue to read "service OIL" (Nippon Seiki) or change to "- - -" (VDO).

- Press trip recorder reset button again to advance to next type of service.
- Release button.
The trip recorder display will read "service INSP".
- Pull the clock adjuster button on instrument cluster and hold for again approximately two seconds. This resets "service INSP" display.

(see previous note depending on display)

- Switch ignition off.

Hope this helps

scott, November 2006

No easy solution, best to buy a service light reset tool off ebay !

Sorry

Steve.

SB, November 2006