How to reset the wrench indicator on an old Polo Jinqing?

[Isabelle]

Do not insert the key or pull it out; press and hold the trip meter reset button, then release. Insert the key and turn it to the position where the dashboard lights up (but do not start the engine); keep holding the button. Continue holding until the wrench symbol disappears and the display shows three horizontal lines.

[DeCameron]

I also drive an old Polo GP, and there's a little trick to resetting that wrench light. Don't start the engine yet, just turn the key to the ignition-on position (dashboard lights up but engine stays off). Then press and hold the small cylindrical button at the lower right corner of the instrument cluster with your right hand. Next, turn the key off and back to ignition-on again - you'll see a countdown number appear on the dashboard. Wait until the countdown finishes before releasing the button, and the wrench symbol will disappear. The whole process takes about 10 seconds. If it fails, just try a couple more times, making sure to press the button all the way down. I successfully did this myself after my last maintenance - it's quite simple. These mechanical button resets on older cars are much more interesting than the touchscreen systems in modern vehicles.

[LaNoah]

I've helped my elderly neighbor with this before. His 2006 blue Jingqing kept showing the wrench light. The key is to press and hold that small black button on the dashboard after turning on the ignition - it's located at the lower right corner of the speedometer. Keep holding it, turn off and then turn on the ignition again, watching the screen until the countdown finishes before releasing. Once he pressed too quickly and it didn't work, but when he held it for a full five seconds before operating, it succeeded. The old car's dashboard is a bit slow, so you need to press firmly with your finger. After finishing, the old man happily said he saved 50 yuan on diagnostic fees - actually repair shops do the same procedure. It's better to do this when the engine is cold, as the battery voltage is more stable.

[SanKate]

To reset the maintenance reminder light, follow these three steps: Turn off the ignition → Hold down the instrument panel button → Turn the ignition to the ON position. At this point, the word 'service' will appear in the center of the dashboard with a countdown. Release the button when it reaches zero to complete the reset. My cousin recently did this on his 2009 Polo Sporty; you need to press the button firmly as the plastic parts have aged and are a bit sticky. A reminder for owners of older cars: if the light comes back on shortly after resetting, it might be because the trip computer wasn't reset during the last service, or the mileage interval has been exceeded by too much. The system in the old Polo is quite durable, and the button reset method is even more reliable than using an OBD scanner.

[StEmmanuel]

The design of the old POLO is quite interesting—it allows manual reset without connecting a diagnostic computer. During operation, ensure the vehicle is completely powered off. Press and hold the trip reset button next to the speedometer, then turn the key to the instrument power-on position (do not start the engine). You’ll see the display flash 'service.' Don’t panic; wait about ten seconds until the prompt disappears before releasing the button, and it’s done. Last time, my colleague’s car kept failing, and it turned out the button had poor contact—cleaning the contacts with alcohol fixed it. The physical buttons on older cars are actually more reliable than touchscreens, and doing it yourself gives a sense of accomplishment.

[Mariana]

The trick lies in timing: 1. Fully turn off the ignition switch 2. Press and hold the lower right button on the instrument panel 3. Turn the power on until the instrument panel lights up 4. Watch the countdown on the display. I've seen people make mistakes when repairing cars—you must hold the button before powering on and not release it until the countdown ends. This method applies to all Jingqing models before 2009; later models require a diagnostic computer. Once, a customer repeatedly failed because the mechanic forgot to reset the service interval counter after maintenance. It's recommended to perform this immediately after each service to avoid false alarms.