So - have service now message on my Octavia 2 VRS diesel estate, but as I always service my own cars I need to get rid of this. I can see you all yawning and thinking not again - another numpty!

However, I know how to do this using the trip button and have done it successfully on other Octavias - it just will not erase.  Anybody else had this issue and managed to solve it? I don't have Maxidot or steering wheel controls. Thanks, Mike

You might want to add which year you have or at least if it's a pre-facelift or facelift model.

 

Anyways, youtube suggests:

 

Or:

 

The VRS is 2010 so the facelift version and this afternoon I think I've viewed every video that I can find on this topic! Including the second one that langers2k kindly posted which shows the same dash layout that I have. Have tried again half a dozen times this afternoon. I think it's defeated me!

Maybe set to variable interval servicing. Not sure the button press would work in that case. May need vcds. Is this a new to you car? 

Yep - new car for me, other experience is with fastback rapides and  MK1 Octavia diesels. 

I will live with this until I need to visit a dealer or specialist garage - rare for me though as I have a lot of motor trade experience and almost never allow anybody to work on my own cars. Locally the dealer is unfortunately the monster from hell Vindis group who seem to hold franchises for every make under the sun. Think of a price, double it and add 25% just for fun!

Thanks for the replies though.

If I remember, I'll drop you a message next time I'm in Cambridge and I can reset it with VCDS.

 

Just need to wait for the office to reopen first ;)

That's very generous - thank you.

Where abouts in cambridge are you? I dont have vcds but i do have a VAG autel obd which allows me to reset service intervals on my 2007 octavia and 2005 fabia. Not sure when ill be your way but can give it a go if im in the area or take a detour back from work,

Hi. I'm about 4 miles South of Cambridge. If you're ever in the area you would be most welcome. I might look into VAG specific Autel. I use a non specific Autel code reader for my old Volvo and mates cars but I doubt it's much good on the VRS.