How do I reset the Check Engine light on my 2002 VW Jetta 1.8 Turbo?
I can only assume from the fact that you mention the oil change, that you are referring to the service reminder light, and not the check engine light. If it is the service reminder light, your owners’ manual will contain the necessary information to help you reset it. If it is the check engine lamp, three things to consider. First, tighten your gas cap. Believe it or not the cap not being tight (three clicks when closing) may cause the light to come on. Second, the light may reset itself. The system is programmed to reset itself if it does not see the condition which caused it to go on in the first place once a given number of “drive cycles” have been completed. If the first or second might be the problem, give it some time, it takes a while for the system to reset and it will depend a great deal on how much driving you do before that happens. Lastly, if the first two don’t work, go to the dealer. No choice but to get someone to hook the car up to a scan tool and clear the fault(s) tha
