How to reset service / emissions workshop lights

[rainsford1]

Hi all

I've just purchased a 2002 Golf 1.6 SE

The car needed a 50k oil and filter change and a new ignition coil on no 3 cylinder....bad misfire

Both jobs are now done but i cant get rid of the "service now" and "emissions workshop" warning lights...any help greatly appreciated, i just don’t want to take it to a dealer if possible!! Thanks

[Rustynuts]

Emmissions workshop light should go out when the problem is fixed.

To reset the service indicator.... Link.

[rainsford1]

Thanks for the info on the service indicator...try it tomorrow

On the emissions isssue,the car had a misfire so to investigate the problem i removed the engine cover to expose the coil i noticed a smell and eventually smoke from the coil...with the ignition on. I replaced the coil and run the engine with no issues, except the emissions workshop light stayed on.

I just assumed that the fault codes stored would have to be removed.

Next question is why the "emissions workshop" light remains on...the car runs fine?

[Rustynuts]

You'll need to connect the car to a computer system such as Vag com to read the fault code stored in the memory. This will guide you to what the fault is.

[benjie]

Take the car for a spin, when it's warmed up, give it a good drive, lots of revs, through the gears. This may sort it. It did on my friend's 1.4 16V Polo

[rainsford1]

Just to close the loop

The emmissions light went out after a quick spin

The VW dealer has now changed all the ignition coils under warranty .....the have 5 year not the standard 3 years ...result !!