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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Alright first specs of car

Car:
1998 Honda
Accord 4dr lx
engine 4cyl f23a1
trans 4 speed auto

Recent workd (most recent to older):
replaced drivers side cv axle (drained and refilled trans fluid) [2 weeks ago]
New Brake pads [2 months ago]
Rebuilt transmission (was done by a shop) [4 months ago]

Problem:
at first the maintenance started blinking a couple times when i turned the car on. Now the light is on as soon as i start the car and stays on until i shut the car off.

I also noticed that there was a very slight burning smell when i accelerated (the smell happened only once, and for the first time today), and the car feels like theres a loss of power.

Suspects:
trans fluid misfill?

Thanks in advance for any help!
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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Forgot to add, I went to autozone to pull the code if there is one. No code was there.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Default Re: maintenance light stays on (total-assault)

Main't light reset;
Press and hold the reset button on the cluster, then turn on the ignition switch.
Then, right about the time you have a permanent dent in your finger from holding the reset button the light will Finally blink twice and go off.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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ok thanks, it went off when i did that ( i was out to the movies i saw ur advice on my blackjack) Hopefully it stays off
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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It should stay off for another 7,500 miles, it's just a maintenance reminder, not like a Check Engine Light (CEL).

Here is a link explaining it further, from the FAQ posted above.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1862816
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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O aite thanks for that tech8, i was pulling out my spark plugs checking for detonation, checking my trans fluid level, oil level etc
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