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Old May 31, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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I have a '98 Honda Accord LX 4cyl and it's approaching 160K miles
I just replaced the plugs but the Maintenance Required Lite comes on and stays if
I want it to. (meaning I can disconnect battery)
The only sensor I've replaced is the O2 front sensor.
Now when I'm at a stop light, there's a slight miss(?) about every 15 seconds or so...and none while driving. I'd like to remove and clean, if possible, any of them and replace those that need to be replaced as I know the dealer will leave me physically handicapped if I go there.
any suggestions?
thanks ahead of time
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Old May 31, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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open the drivers door then push and hold the odometer reset button then turn the ign on and wait for the service light to blink turn off and recheck. May be a little off on this so somebody correct if needed.
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Old May 31, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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thanks, I've already done that...I'm just trying to find out without going to a dealer what sensors I need to replace/clean for general maint. Any ideas?
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Old May 31, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Really nothing to do unless a cel happens. Maintenance Required Lite comes on at regular milages and refer to oil change trans change checking brake pads air filter clean or replace and things like that.
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the responses, but guess what I asked for was a little confusing...

all I need to find out is "what sensors and where are they, that need to be replaced after
160K miles?"

I have replaced the Map Sensor last year but that was the only one and I know that
there must be more, but don't know where they are or what they are called and I
don't want to go to a dealer...

thanks
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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No need to replace until a sensor goes bad. Your cel will tell you when and what.
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