nspec_Cd5

after turning the motor on, the maintenance required light flashes a few times and then shuts off.

Haven't had time to look into it, but it started doing it recently.

just wanted to get a quick response from here.


Thanks

YeuEmMaiMai

milage timed light every 7.5K miles it will come on to remind you to do the maint check on the car

to reset

press and hold odo reset button
turn car on
continue to hold odo reset for 10 seconds
release

nspec_Cd5

done that already. but its not working

the light is not ON, it just flashes about 7-8 times when i turn the car ON, then the light goes off.

msedacca

You have to do it before the car starts, otherwise it won't matter, I forget the combination, but what YeuMaiMai said makes sense.

nspec_Cd5

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not to offend u, but like i said, i've already tried that before.

it doesn't look like its just a maintenance required light for an oil change.

YeuEmMaiMai

you did turn the key to position II (Accessory) right?

bc3m

I'm experiencing the same thing. The dealer says it's for brake/steering/coolant fluid service. Each cost app $200. I'm debating whether it's necessary. The light starts with blinking...then later on...after some miles...can't remember exactly how many miles...at the next stage the light will stay on all the time.

macdriver

I'd be checking with my local trusted mechanic before it's too late.

BLKFLSH

ONE MORE TIME. Hold the odometer button down (key in off position) with your left hand, continue to hold the button down while you turn the key on (no need to start it) hold the button down til the light goes out. My car has 50k miles, so I've done this a number of times. It works if you do it right. Your owner's manual should also have the directions.

iceman4432

It shouldnt matter what the service is, its just an idiot light for teling you its time for a scheduled maintenance and shoud be able to be reset. Its really an annoying light !