Reset "Service Now" or "wrench" symbol on Jetta TDI
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Introduction

You can use a vag com to reset the service reminder on your car or use this procedure.  It works if you have the "wrench" symbol or if you have the "service now" text.  The advantage of using a vag com is that it can extend the service reminder interval. 

Procedure

To reset light

With the car off, press and hold the "0.0" trip reset button at the bottom right of the instrument cluster.

Insert the key and turn it to "ON" but don't start the engine.

Let go of the "0.0" trip reset button.

It should still say "Service Now".  Press the button for adjusting the clock minute, "M" on the bottom left side of the instrument panel.  If that doesn't work, hold the trip reset button while pressing the clock minute button.

To extend service reminder interval (must have vag-com)

Go to 17-instruments.

Go to 10-adaptation.

Enter channel 2 and put in a new value of "0". 

Test and SAVE.