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what? no i didnt install the light. I have a maintenece required light on my car and i have ot take it into the shop so then can rid of it. but i herd with that light on my vtec doesnt not kick in. So i wanted to know if that was true
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Rep Power: 0 Ok now i understand it better, yes your vtec will still work even when the mtnce. reqd light is on.
Depending on the problem with the car it will still work with the check engine light on
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Depending on the problem with the car it will still work with the check engine light on
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Rep Power: 419 Well... Wait, your friend may be right. I hear that if some serious problem occurs the ECU will set the car to "safe mode". The rpm limiter will be lower. VTEC will not engage. A certain combustion chamber may be "turned off". Anything to put less strain on the engine, but still allow you to drive it to a mechanic. I'm not sure what our cars do in particular, but the things mentioned above are possible.
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Rep Power: 0 When I went to my dealer about my maint req. light the senior mechanic told me that the light did nothing more than count miles. It acts as a reminder to get your oil changed etc. And you don't have to take your car to the dealer to turn it off. You can do it yourself in about 10 seconds. Read your owners manual to find out how.
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[hr]Originally posted by: Clownswlleatu
And you don't have to take your car to the dealer to turn it off. You can do it yourself in about 10 seconds. Read your owners manual to find out how.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Clownswlleatu
And you don't have to take your car to the dealer to turn it off. You can do it yourself in about 10 seconds. Read your owners manual to find out how.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: robbclark1
yes your Vtec still works. Your car just needs an oil change.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: robbclark1
yes your Vtec still works. Your car just needs an oil change.[hr]
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[hr]Originally posted by: injencivic
ya your vtec will still work but not to 100%, our cars electronics are soo sensitive everything has to be in order for 100% performance. if you dont have your oil changed reg. its gonna lower your performance on vtec control boost[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: injencivic
ya your vtec will still work but not to 100%, our cars electronics are soo sensitive everything has to be in order for 100% performance. if you dont have your oil changed reg. its gonna lower your performance on vtec control boost[hr]
How to get rid of the MAINT REQD light "Main't Req" (Maintenance Required) light blinks / is constantly on
worked for me in two separate occasions.
1: Insert key in igniton (don't turn it)
2: Push & hold the trip odometer rod/pin/button.
3: Turn the key until the dash lights all come on (don't start the engine)
4: Hold it until the Maint Reqd light shuts off.
5: Turn the key off and take your finger off the button.
2: Push & hold the trip odometer rod/pin/button.
3: Turn the key until the dash lights all come on (don't start the engine)
4: Hold it until the Maint Reqd light shuts off.
5: Turn the key off and take your finger off the button.
worked for me in two separate occasions.
Last edited by XxSoVeReiGNxX; Jan 27, 2004 at 09:46 AM.
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Originally posted by Grey
Well... Wait, your friend may be right. I hear that if some serious problem occurs the ECU will set the car to "safe mode". The rpm limiter will be lower. VTEC will not engage. A certain combustion chamber may be "turned off". Anything to put less strain on the engine, but still allow you to drive it to a mechanic. I'm not sure what our cars do in particular, but the things mentioned above are possible.
Well... Wait, your friend may be right. I hear that if some serious problem occurs the ECU will set the car to "safe mode". The rpm limiter will be lower. VTEC will not engage. A certain combustion chamber may be "turned off". Anything to put less strain on the engine, but still allow you to drive it to a mechanic. I'm not sure what our cars do in particular, but the things mentioned above are possible.
EDIT... Wow, this is old lol.
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Originally posted by XxSoVeReiGNxX
"Main't Req" (Maintenance Required) light blinks / is constantly on
worked for me in two separate occasions.
"Main't Req" (Maintenance Required) light blinks / is constantly on
worked for me in two separate occasions.
Thanks for the help - mine just came on at 25000. These car on just set to go off when its time for a checkup.
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Rep Power: 0 yep...its just a reminder, like in the mail i get "Honda recommends that you get our 20,000 mile checkup soon, bla bla" Mine came on at 10,000 miles and 19,000...just do like xxsoverignxx said...its a reminder for those who are too busy or dont care about their cars maintenence
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