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Reset the On-Board Computer for a 2003 Ford Fiesta

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Ford Fiesta, year 2003 reset instructions:

1. Pull the hood release to open the hood. Prop it up with a rod and locate the battery under the hood.

2. Find the negative battery terminal. You will see a clamp with a nut on it. Loosen the nut with an adjustable wrench and slid the clamp off of the battery terminal.

3. Wrap a towel around the negative battery clamp and keep it away from the battery altogether. The towel will help to protect you and the battery.

4. Let the vehicle sit for about 15 minutes. This will allow the computer to reset and erase all trouble codes.

5. Discard the towel and put the negative battery clamp back onto the negative battery terminal. Tighten the nut with the wrench. Tuck the rod away and lower the hood of the car.

6. Put the key into the ignition and start the engine. Verify that all service and warning lights have turned off.

Service light reset indicator Ford focus 1.6 tdci 09

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Ford focus, year 2009 reset instructions:

This is how you do it on a MK4 Mondeo, worth a go:-

1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition key to position II.
3. Simultaneously press the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal and hold for a minimum of 15 seconds.
4. The oil change reminder indicator will turn off. This confirms that the reset procedure has been correctly completed.

Service reset on computer display for VW Sharan V6 2003 model

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Volkswagen Sharan V6, year 2003 reset instructions:

Press and hold the R/H button.
Switch ignition on.
The word service will appear in the trip recorder display.
Release button.
Turn L/H button to the right to reset the display.
Switch ignition off.
Sorted!
This will not work if the vehicle is on longlife service intervals!

Reset service notification on display at vw sharan 2001

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Volkswagen Sharan, year 2001 reset instructions:

with the ignition off

press and hold the miles reset button in on dash

now turn on ignition and start engine

‘service now’ should now be displayed

now turn the clock adjuster button either left or right and this should rest the service

noification.

Volkswagen Polo MK4 Service Light Reset

Reset service light indicator, engine oil life Volkswagen Polo MK4, reset instructions:

Depending on your car/engine, it works it out as 10000miles or 12months, whichever comes first I think.
On a MkIV Golf you reset it like this:

1. Push and hold the odometer button.
2. Turn on ignition.
3. Turn digital clock button clockwise, and choose the service you want to reset.
4. Turn off ignition.

Your Service indicator should now have been reset.

I would imagine the above is the same on a Polo. If not, hopefully someone will come along to help!