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01-01-2011, 05:25 PM

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reset check engine light?

I've looked and can't seem to find the right post on this. Is it possible to reset the check engine light on a '98 A4 30v w/o a VAG tool?

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01-01-2011, 06:37 PM

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I've looked and can't seem to find the right post on this. Is it possible to reset the check engine light on a '98 A4 30v w/o a VAG tool?

Yes, any OBD II tool can turn off the engine light and pull generic codes.

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01-02-2011, 12:30 PM

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I've looked and can't seem to find the right post on this. Is it possible to reset the check engine light on a '98 A4 30v w/o a VAG tool?

Harbor freight has a unit for around $50, most auto parts stores will scan for free.

Write the codes down before you clear them, re-post here with the codes.

Don't just replace everything that the parts store suggests, some problems tend to throw multiple codes.

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01-03-2011, 05:27 PM

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cool, thanks for the help guys!

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01-04-2011, 02:28 PM

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I've looked and can't seem to find the right post on this. Is it possible to reset the check engine light on a '98 A4 30v w/o a VAG tool?

How to reset Oil & Service light without a diagnostic tool

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A4 1995-1997
Requires diagnostic tool.

A4 1998-1999
Press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. "OIL" or "SERVICE OIL" will appear in display. Release button. Pull out button on left side of instrument panel until "---" or "SERVICE ---" appears in display. Turn ignition off.

A4 2000-2001
With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Turn button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

A4 2002-2006
With ignition off, press and hold middle button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press right hand button on right side of instrument panel until display clears. Turn ignition off.

A6 1995-1997
Requires diagnostic tool.

A6 1997-1999
Press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. "SERVICE OEL" or "SERVICE OIL" will appear in display. Release button. Pull out button on left side of instrument panel until "---" or "SERVICE ---" appears in display. Turn ignition off.

A6 2000-2004
With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

A6 2005-2006
Requires diagnostic tool.

A8 1996-2006
Requires diagnostic tool. Allroad 2000-2004 With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

Cabriolet 2003-2006
With ignition off, press and hold middle button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press right hand button on right side of instrument panel until display clears. Turn ignition off.

S4 1995-1997
Requires diagnostic tool.

S4 1998-1999
Press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. "OIL" or "SERVICE OIL" will appear in display. Release button. Pull out button on left side of instrument panel until "---" or "SERVICE ---" appears in display. Turn ignition off.

S4 2000-2002
With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Turn button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

S4 2004-2006
With ignition off, press and hold middle button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press right hand button on right side of instrument panel until display clears. Turn ignition off.

S6 1995
Requires diagnostic tool.

S6 2002-2003
With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Press button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.

S8 2001-2006
Requires diagnostic tool.

TT 2000-2006
With ignition off, press and hold button on right side of instrument panel. Turn ignition to the "ON" position. Release button. "SERVICE!" or "SERVICE IN xxxx MI" will appear in display. Turn button on left side of instrument panel to the left until display clears. Turn ignition off.