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Re: Reset Maint Required Light
"Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. > For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required > light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the > explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing > something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My > understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. > > Any help is appreciated. > Amazing how often this question comes up. See here for more solutions: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: 1) Turn off the engine. 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
"Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. > For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required > light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the > explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing > something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My > understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. > > Any help is appreciated. > Amazing how often this question comes up. See here for more solutions: http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: 1) Turn off the engine. 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
Thanks. This is what I have been trying. Nothing happens.
BTW - It is the yelow/orange light that says "Maint Required" Brian "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns98C8E63D736F9tegger@207.14.116.130... > "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > >> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >> For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required >> light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the >> explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing >> something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My >> understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. >> >> Any help is appreciated. >> > > > > > Amazing how often this question comes up. > > See here for more solutions: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html > > In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: > 1) Turn off the engine. > 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn > the ignition switch ON (II). > 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. > > This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
Thanks. This is what I have been trying. Nothing happens.
BTW - It is the yelow/orange light that says "Maint Required" Brian "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns98C8E63D736F9tegger@207.14.116.130... > "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > >> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >> For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required >> light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the >> explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing >> something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My >> understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. >> >> Any help is appreciated. >> > > > > > Amazing how often this question comes up. > > See here for more solutions: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html > > In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: > 1) Turn off the engine. > 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn > the ignition switch ON (II). > 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. > > This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
Thanks. This is what I have been trying. Nothing happens.
BTW - It is the yelow/orange light that says "Maint Required" Brian "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns98C8E63D736F9tegger@207.14.116.130... > "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > >> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >> For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required >> light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the >> explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing >> something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My >> understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. >> >> Any help is appreciated. >> > > > > > Amazing how often this question comes up. > > See here for more solutions: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html > > In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: > 1) Turn off the engine. > 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn > the ignition switch ON (II). > 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. > > This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
Thanks. This is what I have been trying. Nothing happens.
BTW - It is the yelow/orange light that says "Maint Required" Brian "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns98C8E63D736F9tegger@207.14.116.130... > "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > >> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >> For some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required >> light that is triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the >> explanation in the owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing >> something? Does this light signal other issues with the car? My >> understanding was that all it was for was signaling late oil changes. >> >> Any help is appreciated. >> > > > > > Amazing how often this question comes up. > > See here for more solutions: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maint...eqd-light.html > > In case all the preceding causes severe distress, do this: > 1) Turn off the engine. > 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn > the ignition switch ON (II). > 3) Hold the knob for approximately ten seconds until the indicator resets. > > This comes straight out of your Owner's Manual. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn
the key to II. No luck. The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:L0Rvh.67260$qO4.50153@newssvr13.news.prodigy. net... > And are you looking at the maint req light or the check engine light? > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-BC8902.18034530012007@nntp3.usenetserver.com... >> In article <45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net>, >> "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >>> For >>> some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required light >>> that is >>> triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the explanation in the >>> owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing something? >> >> What procedure are you using? >> > > |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn
the key to II. No luck. The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:L0Rvh.67260$qO4.50153@newssvr13.news.prodigy. net... > And are you looking at the maint req light or the check engine light? > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-BC8902.18034530012007@nntp3.usenetserver.com... >> In article <45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net>, >> "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >>> For >>> some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required light >>> that is >>> triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the explanation in the >>> owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing something? >> >> What procedure are you using? >> > > |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn
the key to II. No luck. The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:L0Rvh.67260$qO4.50153@newssvr13.news.prodigy. net... > And are you looking at the maint req light or the check engine light? > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-BC8902.18034530012007@nntp3.usenetserver.com... >> In article <45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net>, >> "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >>> For >>> some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required light >>> that is >>> triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the explanation in the >>> owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing something? >> >> What procedure are you using? >> > > |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn
the key to II. No luck. The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in message news:L0Rvh.67260$qO4.50153@newssvr13.news.prodigy. net... > And are you looking at the maint req light or the check engine light? > > > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message > news:elmop-BC8902.18034530012007@nntp3.usenetserver.com... >> In article <45bf5ec6$0$17210$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net>, >> "Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> I have been changing my own oil for a while now on my 03 Accord EX-V6. >>> For >>> some reason I have never been able to reset the Maint Required light >>> that is >>> triggered when the oil life is expired. I tried the explanation in the >>> owners manual and that didn't work. Am I missing something? >> >> What procedure are you using? >> > > |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:08:56 -0500, Brian wrote:
> I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn > the key to II. No luck. > > The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" Are you pressing and holding the button? While, and after you turn the key to II? |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:08:56 -0500, Brian wrote:
> I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn > the key to II. No luck. > > The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" Are you pressing and holding the button? While, and after you turn the key to II? |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:08:56 -0500, Brian wrote:
> I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn > the key to II. No luck. > > The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" Are you pressing and holding the button? While, and after you turn the key to II? |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:08:56 -0500, Brian wrote:
> I have been using the turn the key off, press the odo reset button then turn > the key to II. No luck. > > The light is the yellow/orange one that saya "Maint Required" Are you pressing and holding the button? While, and after you turn the key to II? |
Re: Reset Maint Required Light
"Brian" <bmbogden@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:45c3706c$0$21252$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net: > Thanks. This is what I have been trying. Nothing happens. > > BTW - It is the yelow/orange light that says "Maint Required" Did you try what it says in your Owner's Manual? Do you still have your Owner's Manual? -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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