What the hell is INSP?

I have got a 99 A3 1.8.

The car constantly keeps saying "service INSP". I assume it means "inspection". Can you give me some info on what it really is?

does your A3 have VDO? most do, but some have the (Nippon/Seiki)?
this should work...
if not, you will have to find someone with either a MODIS or VAG-COM scanner. I know this covers most of the B4 platforms though;
(also, if you have not serviced your Audi, do so)
then:
Switch ignition off.
- Press trip recorder reset button below speedometer on the instrument cluster at same time switch ignition on.
The trip recorder display (odometer) will read "service OIL".
- Release button.
- Pull the clock adjuster button (below tachometer) on the instrument cluster and hold for approximately two seconds. This resets "service OIL" display.

Note: Depending on the make of the instrument cluster, the display on the trip recorder will either continue to read "service OIL" (Nippon Seiki) or change to "- - -" (VDO).

- Press trip recorder reset button again to advance to next type of service.
- Release button.
The trip recorder display will read "service INSP".
- Pull the clock adjuster button on instrument cluster and hold for again approximately two seconds. This resets "service INSP" display.

(see previous note depending on display)

- Switch ignition off.

-TaDa.
hope this works for you,

chris
nrt racing