Got a problem posting, or a virus.
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> In any case, I don't think it has a service reminder, I believe it has a
> "Check Engine" light that means it has/had a problem and an error code is
> stored in the computer. That may be nothing, but should not be ignored. >
> Sorry if I was wrong about the service reminder light.
It might. Given that my 2000 Eurovan has the same (or at least similar) cluster as the rest of the VWs and has a service reminder indicator, I'll guess that the Golf might as well.
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