hi peeps, i own a mrk 1 octy vrs, shes done 44,000 miles, the last service was done at 40,000, and before that 30,000. now every time i start the engine, the words service keep flashing for about 10 secconds then dissapears? just wondered if anyone knows why this is as its not due a service for another 6,000 miles. thanks.

Sounds like whoever did your last service didn't reset the service light. Have a look at:

http://briskoda.net/forums/diagnostics-vag-com/reset-service-reminder/110609/

Bear in mind that this will move your car onto a fixed servicing schedule (the light will appear every 10k, if it doesn't already). Should suit, though.

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From your description, I'm guessing you're on fixed, so all you have to do is remember when the service indicator was reset.

rite thanx for that guys much appreciated.