Volkswagen Crafter Oil Service Inspection Light Reset Guide

Last Updated on August 11, 2022 by Nick

Good morning everyone, and welcome to van tip. Today, I want to share a quick tip about resetting the oil service and inspection light on a VW Volkswagen Crafter. I would think this will work works on all models of the VW Crafters, and I would think it will also work as well on Mercedes Sprinters because they’re more or less exactly the same up to that point.

So now I’m going to share with you what it was now; a few days ago, I had an issue where my service light came on. Basically, this warning light telling me that I needed to change the engine oil. So I’ve done it, and now I want to reset it.

2006-2016 VW Crafter Oil Service Light Reset Guide

How To Reset the Inspection Light

Then the same thing and almost identical procedure is for resetting the inspection light. So what we do once again is the same steps.

• Turn on your car
• Hold down the 0 button until you hear a beep
• Next, just like you did it with the oil, but now we’re going over to find the INSP. So just press the M button to find it
• Once you get it hold down the 0 buttons to reset it

2017-2023 VW Crafter Service/Inspection Light Reset Guide

We’ve got a Volkswagen Crafter 2019 model, so as soon as you start the car, it will tell you that it’s true for service. We have just done the service and changed the oil stuff, so let’s get the reset.

• Turn the car off
• Then hold down the 0.0 button and go ahead with hitting the start button or if you have the key turn it forward but don’t to start the car

• Once you do that it’s going to ask you if you want to reset. First, you will be asked RESET OIL SERVICE? then if you wait for a little longer RESET INSPECTION? will appears.
• So you’re gonna hit the 0.0 button again to confirm

For your info, this operation work for the first and second generations of the VW Volkswagen Crafter (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).

Learn How Volkswagen’s Oil Monitoring System Works

If you’ve ever bought a Volkswagen, you’ve most likely noticed its warning lights and want to know more about what they mean. Your engine’s oil monitoring system causes these warnings. The system uses two different methods to assess your engine’s oil: the level of the oil in the tank and the temperature of the oil. Sensors continuously monitor the engine’s oil level and send calculations to the dash panel insert. A computer system tracks the miles the motor has been driven since reset and triggers the service light after a certain number of miles. You can also choose to set a mileage interval for your service.

A warning light on the dashboard of a Volkswagen means that it has detected an oil problem. The light will blink or solidify if something is wrong with the engine’s emissions. If the light flashes or stays solid, the engine’s warming system is the issue. You should stop the car as soon as possible and get it serviced at a reputable Volkswagen service center. The service department will diagnose and fix the problem in the shortest possible time.

Oil warning light

An oil warning light is one of many warning lights on a Volkswagen dashboard. These warnings usually indicate a problem or a working system. While the symbols on the dashboard are not always prominent, they tell you that a problem is present and requires action. If unsure what the warning light means, you can refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. You can also refer to other posts by Volkswagen of Springfield for more information about the car’s oil monitoring system.

The VW oil monitoring system uses electronic sensors to determine when the oil needs changing. The information from these sensors is sent to the computer of the car. It runs the data through a mathematical algorithm to estimate when the oil will degrade and turn on the warning light. That means you’ll be able to change the oil sooner than you would. The software in your VW will adjust the oil change intervals based on your driving habits, driving style, and climate conditions.

While the yellow warning light is informational, the red warning light means something is wrong. Typically, yellow warning lights indicate that your brake lights are out, and you’ll need to check the brake pads. The red light warns that your car’s hybrid system is not functioning correctly. If it’s flashing, your vehicle’s AFS or headlights are defective. The warning light will tell you whether you should call a mechanic or wait for the car to get checked out.

The software used by the VW Oil Monitoring System calculates the thermal load of the engine’s oil based on fuel consumption, mileage/time, and temperature. The algorithms are complex and use mathematical formulas to calculate this thermal load. The system considers accelerated wear and tear when the oil level drops below a certain level. It also monitors the oil level and temperature to help you choose the proper interval for your oil change.

Last Words

So that’s how you reset the oil service and inspection light on this VW Volkswagen Crafter. Once you start it up, the service meshes will no longer come up. I hope this content helps. So thanks for reading, and good luck with your service reset on the Volkswagen Crafter. See you next time.