REDTOPAlchemy

*Sorry if this is too long, but I had to put in the details:

To make a long story short, I did a fuel system cleaning and oil change on friday. I used different plugs during the FI cleaning so my plugs didn't foul out then replaced the original ones. The engine threw a code because of the cleaning but was immediately reset with a diagnostic tool. Well, I just got back from a 300mi, 5 hour road trip and when I turned the motor off and started it again right after, the "MAITENANCE REQUUIRED" light flashed and beeped exactly ten times then prompty stopped. It does this now every time I start my R. The engine seems perfectly fine with no noises or vibration. At the time I turned the engine off and got the code, I thought I smelt something burning (clutch smell), but that could have been my imagination. PLEASE HELP!!! I don't know what to do and I don't wanna damage the car any further if the engine is screwed up, but this car is my only one and I need it operational. Thanks for any help guys!

Chris F

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To make a long story short, I did a fuel system cleaning and oil change on friday. I used different plugs during the FI cleaning so my plugs didn't foul out then replaced the original ones. The engine threw a code because of the cleaning but was immediately reset with a diagnostic tool. Well, I just got back from a 300mi, 5 hour road trip and when I turned the motor off and started it again right after, the "MAITENANCE REQUUIRED" light flashed and beeped exactly ten times then prompty stopped. It does this now every time I start my R. The engine seems perfectly fine with no noises or vibration. At the time I turned the engine off and got the code, I thought I smelt something burning (clutch smell), but that could have been my imagination. PLEASE HELP!!! I don't know what to do and I don't wanna damage the car any further if the engine is screwed up, but this car is my only one and I need it operational. Thanks for any help guys! </TD></TR></TABLE>

No worries man, the "Maintenance required" light goes on periodically, signaling that you should get an oil change. It's a reminder light only.

There's a reset button under the dash, that you can reach with your right hand from the driver seat. It's a few inches right of the steering column. Hold that button for a few seconds with your ignition on and it will stay off for another few thousand miles.

-Chris

REDTOPAlchemy

Holy ****! Thanks so much man. That light had me freaking out. I will try the reset. Just one additional question. I thought the light was serious because when I pulled into my driveway after driving 300 miles, I meant to leave the engine running for a bit but, out of habit, I turned the key to kill the motor, I only turned it a little when I realized I wanted the engine to keep running but the motor stopped anyway. Think of it as a "half-***" motor shutdown. Is there any such thing and could this be detremental to the motor? Sorry for the stupid question but I had to ask to ease my mind. Thanks again guys for your help!

Ross

You should be fine. Just change your oil and all that stuff.

BTW, what you described isn't a code. It's your maint. required light. A code is when the "check engine" light comes on, and then you'll need a dealership (or someone with the right tools) to tell you what code it's throwing.

REDTOPAlchemy

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BTW, what you described isn't a code. It's your maint. required light. A code is when the "check engine" light comes on, and then you'll need a dealership (or someone with the right tools) to tell you what code it's throwing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry for the confusion, I meant to include that information originally. Thanks guys!

REDTOPAlchemy

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No worries man, the "Maintenance required" light goes on periodically, signaling that you should get an oil change. It's a reminder light only.

There's a reset button under the dash, that you can reach with your right hand from the driver seat. It's a few inches right of the steering column. Hold that button for a few seconds with your ignition on and it will stay off for another few thousand miles.

-Chris
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Sorry for the inconvienience, but I cannot find the reset button you are referring to. Can you give a little more specific location. Near the firewall? Color? Size? Thanks!

REDTOPAlchemy

NEVERMIND!!! Found it!

Chris F

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Sweet. I didn't want to have to get my *** up off of the couch to make a picture. hehehe.

Cyber ITR

which one is the "maintenance required" light ???

Chris F

It says "Maint Reqd" or something. By temp gauge.

vtec87

Yea that light reads nothing. It will just come on at certain intervals.

Cyber ITR

aight thanks for that ccfries

uNF$@#!

hehe...maintenance required, is only a suggestion. does not indicate anything wrong. (as ccfries pointed out)

but, if it makes you feel better, you have my permission to push the eject button, located to the left of the steering column. your car may not be equipped with it, however.