val

Guys, I have '96 A4 for 4 month already.
Before when I started the engine, it was blinking "OIL" for a few seconds.
It's already a second day a got "In I" or something like that instead?
Please, tell what is it???????

Bob

They are mileage/time based service indicators. THey need to be reset at the dealership. No harm if you kept up with the service.

val

Thank, Bob.
But way they need to be reset, and seriously, what does it mean?

ChrisR

Actually you can reset them yourself....read the owner's manual!

Chris

'00 1.8tqms

Steve S.

It is telling you to go in for "regularly" scheduled maintenance...it is not anything major

val

Thanks, Chris!
I'd love to do that, ...but I don't have manual, cold yoou help, pls?

Bert

96 does not offer resetting of this without the VAG tool.

dj

With the VAG tool, can you program it to *never* turn on these maintenence messages? This would be good for us DIY-ers who are past the maintenence warranty period.

Bert

dj,

I've heard that this can be done (but no first hand experience on this). Will check and post a follow up tommorow.

Bert