What triggers the "Maintenance Required" light?

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Aug 13, 2003 | 09:14 PM

Nuts

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What trigger the "Main. Req." light?

I have done an oil change recently (about 2K), but now this "Main. Req" light keeps flashing at me when I start the car, what could trigger this light to flash? I've heard it's a pre-set, once it hit a certain milage it will come on automatically. (just doesn't quite make sense why it would flash after 2K)

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Aug 13, 2003 | 09:15 PM

jonas

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well if its the same as civics..dont you have to reset it yourself?

Aug 13, 2003 | 09:17 PM

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image courtesy of y

shi

Aug 13, 2003 | 09:19 PM

davidnyc

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (01-1194)

You are assuming that the light was reset 2K miles ago.

(I think I am going to frame the famous Yoshi's pic

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Aug 14, 2003 | 05:03 AM

Nuts

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (davidnyc)

so, is it safe to say that mileage is the only factor that trigger the maintenance required light?

Aug 14, 2003 | 05:05 AM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (01-1194)

Yes I believe that is right. It says somthing in the owners manual about it. I can't remember the mileage off hand on what is does though.

Aug 14, 2003 | 05:56 AM

b19coupe

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (01-1194)

The maintenance required light is triggered exclusively by mileage, it does not indicate a problem.

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Aug 14, 2003 | 07:08 AM

Jason

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (FOrSfEd)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FOrSfEd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes I believe that is right. It says somthing in the owners manual about it. I can't remember the mileage off hand on what is does though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

7500

Aug 14, 2003 | 07:45 AM

Justin Klemgold

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Just a reminder to change your oil...if you don't reset it, it will eventually stay on all the time...but yeah, it's just a reminder for your oil...no biggie...reset it and be on your way.

Aug 14, 2003 | 09:57 AM

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Re: (Justin Klemgold)

I seriously think that is one of the must frequently used pictures on HT.

Aug 14, 2003 | 10:11 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mr. clockwork »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I seriously think that is one of the must frequently used pictures on HT.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I wonder if the button really is green.

Aug 14, 2003 | 10:25 AM

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Chris

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (b19coupe)

Aug 14, 2003 | 11:37 AM

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Re: (01-1194)

It's blue, but Yoshi pic still rules

Matt - who found Yoshi pic to be of great helpe the first time that light blinked in my face.

Aug 14, 2003 | 05:11 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (b19coupe)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b19coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The maintenance required light is triggered exclusively by mileage, it does not indicate a problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>

good,that's what I figured. I'm approaching 30K miles and it started flashing for the past week or so pissing me off every time I start the car...so I ended up taking the bulb out of the cluster

Aug 14, 2003 | 05:13 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (R1366)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R1366 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

-so I ended up taking the bulb out of the cluster

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lol, that's funny. I remember when I first saw one in the odyssey too. It freaked me out.

"mom! go to the dealer asap!"

Aug 14, 2003 | 09:17 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (B2FiNiTY)

If I remember right, it'll flash 10 times at startup at 6500 miles (from last reset). At 7500 miles it'll stay on solid.

Just reset it when you change you're oil and you'll be fine.

Aug 15, 2003 | 09:17 AM

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Re: (jonas)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jonas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">image courtesy of y

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ms paint?

i love those diagrams.

Aug 15, 2003 | 10:40 AM

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Re: (AH Tow EX)

As well as your oil, don't forget to check all your fluid levels and what not.

May 16, 2004 | 01:45 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (Jason)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jason »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

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So every 7500 miles the light automatically comes on? I just changed my oil and i have 43,000 miles on the car so i dont know why its 7500.

May 16, 2004 | 03:25 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (acme)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by acme »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So every 7500 miles the light automatically comes on? I just changed my oil and i have 43,000 miles on the car so i dont know why its 7500.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It comes on at 7500 (or 6500 - see above) miles since the last time the light was reset using the button.

May 16, 2004 | 04:04 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (nsxtasy)

i looked at that picture and thought it was some detailed diagram. i just looked at it again and now i can see the shift **** and steering wheel. hahahha

May 16, 2004 | 04:07 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (nw94rs)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nw94rs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i looked at that picture and thought it was some detailed diagram. i just looked at it again and now i can see the shift **** and steering wheel. hahahha</TD></TR></TABLE>

lmao thx for pointing that out i was thinking somthing eles.. and btw nice icon lmao i love that show.. ms paint > all

May 16, 2004 | 04:21 PM

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Re: (jonas)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jonas »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">image courtesy of y

shi

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excellent illustration

May 16, 2004 | 04:55 PM

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Re: What trigger the "Main. Req." light? (R1366)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R1366 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

good,that's what I figured. I'm approaching 30K miles and it started flashing for the past week or so pissing me off every time I start the car...so I ended up taking the bulb out of the cluster

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lol edwin

May 16, 2004 | 11:24 PM

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Re: (jonas)

i love the drawing!

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