oil reminder light

[Ti Kan]

That description only works on post-97 cars.  The original message refers
to a 96, which cannot be reset this way.  Unfortunately, for the 96 you must
use a VAG 1551/1552 (or equivalent) to reset the service interval reminder.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo (coming)
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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Stephen Bigelow writes:
> Found this at (sh!) Audiworld.
> 
> "A4 FAQ: Resetting the Service Interval Light
> 
> Written by Brian Davis in 2000
> Please direct specific questions to the author!
> 
> When the dealer services your car, they are supposed to reset the oil or
> service interval warning light that comes on in place of your trip odometer
> when you start your car. It can be temporarily reset, by pushing the
> odometer reset. But when the ignition is turned off, the service warning
> will reappear when you restart your car. To reset it permanently, follow
> these instructions:
> 
> Insert your key into the ignition.
> Push in the odometer reset button, hold it in, and turn the key to the first
> click.
> The display should read either "oil" or "service" if it does not, repeat
> steps #1 and #2.
> To reset, pull out your instrument light dimmer button at the bottom of the
> tachometer.
> Turn the ignition to the off position. When the ignition is turned back on,
> the display should be back to the trip odometer.
> Note: This FAQ was written for a '99.5 A4 -- it has not been tested on other
> models or years. "
> 
> > My '96 A6q is asking me for an oil change with a flashing "Oil" in the
> > odometer section of the instrument cluster. So after I do the oil change,
> > how do I reset this reminder light?
> 
> 
>