How to reset Oil & Service light without a diagnostic tool

A6 1997-1999

Press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. "SERVICE OEL" or "SERVICE OIL" will appear in display.

Release button. Pull out button on left side of instrument panel until "---" or "SERVICE ---" appears in display. Turn ignition off.

A6 2000-2004

With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or

"SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

A6 2005-2006

Requires diagnostic tool.

Audi A3 (1996-1999), A4 (1994-2001), A6 (1996-2000)

If the service is due on these vehicles, when the key is turned to position 2, one of the dashboard displays will show "Service INSP", "INSP1" or "INSP2" for Fixed interval services, and "SERVICE OEL / OIL" for the Oil Service interval.

The oil service reset procedure is as follows:

• Start with the ignition turned OFF

• Press and hold the button on the right side of the display while turning the ignition on (position 2)

• "Service OEL / OIL" should be displayed

• Release the button on the right

• Pull out the button on the left side of the display until the service prompt is cleared

• The display should now read ---

• Release the button on the left

...then to access and reset the service information:

• Push the button on the right briefly

• "Service INSP" should show on the dash

• Pull out the button on the left side of the display until the service prompt is cleared

• The display should now read ---

• Release the button on the left

• Turn off the ignition

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