easy do it yourself way to turn off maintenance light?
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Re: easy do it yourself way to turn off maintenance light? (chatman_55)
theres a button right about where your right knee hits the dash that you have to press in when the car is at ACC, like it says in the owners manual
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turn the key to the ON position where the gauge cluster lights up. theres a button under the dash a bit to your right probably close to where your knee would be. hold it and itll turn off.
the maintenance reqd light is just a reminder to do your maintenance.
the maintenance reqd light is just a reminder to do your maintenance.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by posHonda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">turn the key to the ON position where the gauge cluster lights up. theres a button under the dash a bit to your right probably close to where your knee would be. hold it and itll turn off.
the maintenance reqd light is just a reminder to do your maintenance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its a reminder to pay honda/acura some money because they want some pocket change
the maintenance reqd light is just a reminder to do your maintenance.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its a reminder to pay honda/acura some money because they want some pocket change
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jhammond_82 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not just fix the problem and make it go off. </TD></TR></TABLE>
because it is a maintenance light... light that comes one when you need maintenance... like oil changes... that people usually do on their own...
because it is a maintenance light... light that comes one when you need maintenance... like oil changes... that people usually do on their own...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bpkmrtoes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
because it is a maintenance light... light that comes one when you need maintenance... like oil changes... that people usually do on their own...</TD></TR></TABLE>
no its usually more serious maintenance like water pump etc
because it is a maintenance light... light that comes one when you need maintenance... like oil changes... that people usually do on their own...</TD></TR></TABLE>
no its usually more serious maintenance like water pump etc
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Re: (all-mtr-teg)
I know there is nothing that needs to be done to the car the mechanic that worked on it last was too stupid to shut off the light when done, and i didn't want to take it back to them just to have it turned off, it is off now thanks for the help.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by all-mtr-teg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah it usually comes on after like every 25-40k miles for more of the major maintenance like timing belt, transmission fluid, etc.</TD></TR></TABLE>
umm no..mine comes on every 5000k miles when its supposed to. It's your reminder to change your oil.
umm no..mine comes on every 5000k miles when its supposed to. It's your reminder to change your oil.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Brice.Hayden »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
umm no..mine comes on every 5000k miles when its supposed to. It's your reminder to change your oil. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You mean 5k miles, and no mine doesn't come on that often, maybe because i never go past 4k miles in between oil changes, so far mines only come on at 40K and 80k miles. I believe if it glows yellow that's an indicator to perform a scheduled maintenance, it it glows red you've gone over the scheduled maintenance by a certain mileage.
umm no..mine comes on every 5000k miles when its supposed to. It's your reminder to change your oil.
</TD></TR></TABLE>You mean 5k miles, and no mine doesn't come on that often, maybe because i never go past 4k miles in between oil changes, so far mines only come on at 40K and 80k miles. I believe if it glows yellow that's an indicator to perform a scheduled maintenance, it it glows red you've gone over the scheduled maintenance by a certain mileage.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrdeadman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mine comes on every 7500 miles. Oil change reminder... I don't know where you people are getting all this bullshit. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Owner's manual says between 6000 and 7500 miles and it is just a reminder. It will come on no matter what.
Owner's manual says between 6000 and 7500 miles and it is just a reminder. It will come on no matter what.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Steven. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Cut the wire that turns it on.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Cutting any OEM wire is generally a bad idea. That is how people end up with hacked up wiring harnesses and looms that look like a rat's nest.
Cutting any OEM wire is generally a bad idea. That is how people end up with hacked up wiring harnesses and looms that look like a rat's nest.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrdeadman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mine comes on every 7500 miles. Oil change reminder... I don't know where you people are getting all this bullshit. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Really, cause i have 2 gsr's and the maintenance lights never come on that often. Like I said, i never go over 4k miles in between oil changes.
Really, cause i have 2 gsr's and the maintenance lights never come on that often. Like I said, i never go over 4k miles in between oil changes.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nate_2k5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
no its usually more serious maintenance like water pump etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
okthanxbye
That light has NO idea if the water pump needs replacing.
It's the "Oh no's! The light turned RED!!! I'm goin' to the dealership" light.
no its usually more serious maintenance like water pump etc</TD></TR></TABLE>
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That light has NO idea if the water pump needs replacing.
It's the "Oh no's! The light turned RED!!! I'm goin' to the dealership" light.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by all-mtr-teg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Really, cause i have 2 gsr's and the maintenance lights never come on that often. Like I said, i never go over 4k miles in between oil changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is Honda recommended to change the oil every 7500 miles, because most people don't drive their cars except to commute... Are you sure your light doesn't come on every 7500 miles?
Really, cause i have 2 gsr's and the maintenance lights never come on that often. Like I said, i never go over 4k miles in between oil changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is Honda recommended to change the oil every 7500 miles, because most people don't drive their cars except to commute... Are you sure your light doesn't come on every 7500 miles?
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Im sure they don't come on that often cause i am constantly checking my temps, oil pressure, mileage, etc.
And I change my oil every 4k miles cause I drive my cars like they are stolen If I babied my cars and didn't drive through dusty country roads then yeah maybe I would go 7500 miles between oil changes.
And I change my oil every 4k miles cause I drive my cars like they are stolen
If I babied my cars and didn't drive through dusty country roads then yeah maybe I would go 7500 miles between oil changes.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by all-mtr-teg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im sure they don't come on that often cause i am constantly checking my temps, oil pressure, mileage, etc.
And I change my oil every 4k miles cause I drive my cars like they are stolen If I babied my cars and didn't drive through dusty country roads then yeah maybe I would go 7500 miles between oil changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It doesnt matter how often you change your oil. You could change it every day and it still should come on between 6000 and 7500 miles. (Read your owners manual.) Where's Dogg for some legit information?
And I change my oil every 4k miles cause I drive my cars like they are stolen
If I babied my cars and didn't drive through dusty country roads then yeah maybe I would go 7500 miles between oil changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>It doesnt matter how often you change your oil. You could change it every day and it still should come on between 6000 and 7500 miles. (Read your owners manual.) Where's Dogg for some legit information?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mcvtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
okthanxbye
That light has NO idea if the water pump needs replacing.
It's the "Oh no's! The light turned RED!!! I'm goin' to the dealership" light.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i never said it sensed it, but it comes on at the ~90k interval, its an interval based light not sensor based
okthanxbye
That light has NO idea if the water pump needs replacing.
It's the "Oh no's! The light turned RED!!! I'm goin' to the dealership" light.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i never said it sensed it, but it comes on at the ~90k interval, its an interval based light not sensor based
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WookinPaNub »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It doesnt matter how often you change your oil. You could change it every day and it still should come on between 6000 and 7500 miles. (Read your owners manual.) Where's Dogg for some legit information? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I just gave everyone the legit information and so did you.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nate_2k5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i never said it sensed it, but it comes on at the ~90k interval, its an interval based light not sensor based</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, and it comes on every 7500 miles or so to remind you change your oil. That is all, nothing more.
Stop posting all this bullshit. Read your owner's manuals.
It doesnt matter how often you change your oil. You could change it every day and it still should come on between 6000 and 7500 miles. (Read your owners manual.) Where's Dogg for some legit information? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I just gave everyone the legit information and so did you.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nate_2k5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i never said it sensed it, but it comes on at the ~90k interval, its an interval based light not sensor based</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, and it comes on every 7500 miles or so to remind you change your oil. That is all, nothing more.
Stop posting all this bullshit. Read your owner's manuals.
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0-4000 miles - stays on for two seconds
4000-6000 miles - flashes ten times, then turns off
6000 miles+ - stays on indefinitely
the mileage may not be perfectly presice. but I am pretty sure thats how it works.
Its really nothing more than a timer to tell you when you need to change your oil. its not some magical sensor that can tell theres new oil in the system. YOU have to reset it, unless you take your car to a honda/Acura dealer to change your oil, in which case THEY will most likley reset it for you. as for reseting the light, there is a button located under the driver side dash, on the right side of the stering wheel, turn the ignition to ACC on, push and hold the button till the maintenance light flashes and then turns off "problem" solved
4000-6000 miles - flashes ten times, then turns off
6000 miles+ - stays on indefinitely
the mileage may not be perfectly presice. but I am pretty sure thats how it works.
Its really nothing more than a timer to tell you when you need to change your oil. its not some magical sensor that can tell theres new oil in the system. YOU have to reset it, unless you take your car to a honda/Acura dealer to change your oil, in which case THEY will most likley reset it for you. as for reseting the light, there is a button located under the driver side dash, on the right side of the stering wheel, turn the ignition to ACC on, push and hold the button till the maintenance light flashes and then turns off "problem" solved