Blinking "maint reqd" engine light at startup?
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Blinking "maint reqd" engine light at startup?
The "maint reqd" light blinks 10 times after I start the engine, warm or cold.
Any typical problems that causes this light I should know about?
2002 Civic 5-speed with 57,000 miles.
Car runs fine otherwise.
Any typical problems that causes this light I should know about?
2002 Civic 5-speed with 57,000 miles.
Car runs fine otherwise.
. its in there. and no its nothing to worry about 
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jesus christ, this has been discussed over 5,556,786,433,767,899,000 times. isnt there a sticky on this too???
just call your dealer and ask them how to reset it, it takes about 20 seconds
jesus christ, this has been discussed over 5,556,786,433,767,899,000 times. isnt there a sticky on this too???
just call your dealer and ask them how to reset it, it takes about 20 seconds
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Originally Posted by texasvortex
The "maint reqd" light blinks 10 times after I start the engine, warm or cold.
Any typical problems that causes this light I should know about?
2002 Civic 5-speed with 57,000 miles.
Car runs fine otherwise.
Any typical problems that causes this light I should know about?
2002 Civic 5-speed with 57,000 miles.
Car runs fine otherwise.
From that thread it says:
"Turning off the light:
The answer is even in your manual! Hold down the trip meter button, turn the car to on, wait about 20 seconds, start the car, and let go of the button. Light is reset until the next mileage interval."
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"(Ref. Owner's Manual pages 67-68) The maintenance required light in our dash is a reminder to bring the car in for scheduled maintenance (every 10,000 miles). The light will flash after start up for 10 seconds once you are 2000 miles from the car's scheduled maintenance. Once you pass the scheduled maintencance mark (every 10,000 miles) without having the maintenanced performed and/or the light reset by the dealer, it will remain on forever unless reset. To reset it yourself, press and hold down the odometer button as you start your car. Continue holding it for 10 seconds and the light will reset itself. You DO NOT have to take the car in for it to be reset. Scheduled maintenance is like oil/filter changes, belts, etc. Look in your owner's manual (pages 194-198).
I hope this answers your questions. "
"(Ref. Owner's Manual pages 67-68) The maintenance required light in our dash is a reminder to bring the car in for scheduled maintenance (every 10,000 miles). The light will flash after start up for 10 seconds once you are 2000 miles from the car's scheduled maintenance. Once you pass the scheduled maintencance mark (every 10,000 miles) without having the maintenanced performed and/or the light reset by the dealer, it will remain on forever unless reset. To reset it yourself, press and hold down the odometer button as you start your car. Continue holding it for 10 seconds and the light will reset itself. You DO NOT have to take the car in for it to be reset. Scheduled maintenance is like oil/filter changes, belts, etc. Look in your owner's manual (pages 194-198).
I hope this answers your questions. "
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