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Old 21 Jun 2005, 10:36 am
E Meyer
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Default Re: Question on "Maint Reqd" light

On 6/19/05 8:38 PM, in article O6pte.28746$So7.21358@fe10.lga, "Sparky
Spartacus" <Sparky@universalexports.org> wrote:

> 2003 Accord 4-door sedan, I4, AT
>
> I changed my air filter at 26,400 miles (last Tuesday). Didn't notice if
> the "Maint Reqd" light came on that day, but starting the next day the
> MR light blinks 10 times whenever I start the car. Nothing in the Owners
> Manual explains why it's coming on at 26,000 miles. Is it possible to
> cause this when changing the air filter?
>
> FYI, changed the cabin pollen/dust filter a couple of weeks ago - I was
> amazed at how crummy it was! Will change it annually from now on.


The Maint Reqd light on a Honda is not connected to any sensors. It simply
starts flashing at a predefined number of miles since the last time it was
reset (an extra step you are expected to perform whenever you change the
oil.)

Just reset it.

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