Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 03
2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Maintenance Service Reminder Reset - Procedure 03
Factory scan tool, VAG 1551, can be used to reset SRI or perform the following:
- Turn ignition off.
- Press reset button for trip recorder (2) in instrument cluster and switch ignition on at same time. See Figure. "Service OIL" will appear on trip recorder display (3).
- Pull out clock adjuster knob(1) in instrument cluster and hold in position until message "Service OIL" is cancelled. Trip recorder display will now read "Service - - - ".
- Press trip recorder reset button again to call up next service message. The message "Service INSP" will appear on trip recorder display.
- Pull out clock adjuster knob in instrument cluster and hold in position until message "Service INSP" is cancelled. Trip recorder display will now read "Service - - -".
- Turn ignition off.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.