How to eliminate the insp on Volkswagen Bora?
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Eliminating the insp involves the following steps: 1. Press and hold the reset button at the lower right of the instrument panel, then turn the car key to power on the vehicle without starting the engine. Release the reset button when 'insp' appears on the instrument panel; 2. Press the button at the lower left of the instrument panel once, then turn off the power by turning the key; 3. After restarting the engine, the insp will be eliminated. More information about the insp: The appearance of the insp symbol is a reminder for the car owner to perform vehicle maintenance, which mainly involves replacing wear-prone parts and fluids. The fluids in a car include engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and brake fluid. The wear-prone parts in a car include belts, tires, brake pads, brake discs, wipers, batteries, spark plugs, and various filters.
My old Bora also frequently shows this 'insp' prompt, which is actually the maintenance reminder light. Last time I went to the repair shop and watched the technician operate it—the steps were quite simple: First, completely turn off the vehicle, then press and hold the 0.0 button at the lower right corner of the instrument panel without releasing it. Next, turn the key to the power-on position (without starting the engine). At this point, the word 'service' will appear on the instrument panel. Keep holding the button until the 'reset' prompt appears, then release the button and quickly press the 0.0 key once more. Finally, turn off the power and restart the vehicle, and the prompt will disappear. The operation may vary slightly for different model years; for some models after 2018, it needs to be done through the steering wheel menu. Remember to confirm that maintenance has been performed before operating. After resetting, it's best to check the oil level again to ensure the vehicle is in normal condition.
Just helped a neighbor with this exact issue on their Bora a couple of days ago. The 'insp' alert indicates it's time for maintenance. The reset procedure actually involves several steps: First, make sure the vehicle is turned off. Then, press and hold the reset button on the right side of the instrument cluster (usually the small button at the bottom right). While keeping it pressed, turn on the ignition to power up the dashboard. At this point, the maintenance reset menu will appear on the screen. Release the button when you see the English prompt, then immediately press the reset button once more. Finally, turn off the power and wait a few seconds before restarting - that should do it. Note: For newer models with multifunction steering wheels, you might need to operate through the vehicle settings menu. After resetting, it's best to take a short drive to confirm the warning light doesn't reappear.
This prompt is all too familiar to me. My 2013 Bora requires a manual reset after every maintenance. The core operation involves using both the reset button and the ignition switch: After turning off the engine, press and hold the 0.0 button on the dashboard, turn the key to the position where all dashboard lights illuminate but do not start the engine, hold for about 5 seconds until the maintenance reminder flashes, then release the button and lightly press the reset button once. The entire process should be completed within 30 seconds, with the key point being to perform the operation in the ignition-on state. After resetting, remember to check the maintenance records to ensure it's not an error prompt triggered by other faults.
