How to Reset the Maintenance Light on an Older Volkswagen Bora?

[IvanFitz]

The method to reset the maintenance light on an older Volkswagen Bora is as follows: 1. First, turn the key to the OFF position, ensuring all dashboard lights are off. 2. Press and hold the right [0.0/SET] button, then turn the key to the ON position. Continue holding the [0.0/SET] button, and the maintenance cycle indicator will enter reset mode. You can then restart the vehicle. 3. Release the [0.0/SET] button and press the left button within 20 seconds. Once the indicator returns to normal display, the maintenance light has been successfully reset.

[CalvinLee]

I've been driving my old Bora for over a decade, and resetting the maintenance light is actually quite simple. First, sit in the car without starting it, locate the small button on the right side of the dashboard (marked with 0.0), and press and hold it with your finger. Then, turn the key to the ignition-on position, wait a few seconds until the maintenance reminder pops up on the dashboard. At this point, release the button and quickly press it once more—the maintenance light should turn off. I do this every time after servicing my car, and the whole process takes just ten seconds. If the light remains on, simply repeat the procedure. Remember to wait half a minute when restarting the process after powering off, allowing the car's computer to fully reboot. During winter when fingers are stiff from the cold, operate more slowly to avoid damaging the button.

[Emersyn]

Just helped my neighbor reset the maintenance light on his 2009 Bora last week. First, turn the key to the off position, then press and hold the 0.0 button on the right side of the dashboard for five seconds without releasing. Next, turn the key to the acc position and wait for the instrument panel to light up. Release the button when the reset prompt appears on the screen. Then, press the button once to confirm the reset. A successful reset will be indicated by a beep. I recommend sticking a note on the steering wheel to record the next maintenance date, so you won't forget even if the light doesn't come on. Older car electronics can be slow to respond, so be patient during the process, especially if the battery voltage is low, as this can cause the reset to fail.

[JoelLee]

Three simple steps to reset the maintenance light on older Bora models: Keep the engine off, press and hold the trip reset button (marked with 0.0) on the instrument cluster. Turn the key to ACC power-on position, release the button immediately when the wrench icon appears on the screen. Finally, press the button to confirm completion. This method works for most Bora models from 2004 to 2008 - it's recommended to warm up the car for five minutes in winter for system stability. Remember to have the mechanic check brake fluid levels during maintenance as older cars tend to have fluid loss. If the light remains on after driving 3-5 km post-reset, there might be an issue with the circuit module.