Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns9BC3B67FC9AD9jyanikkuanet@74.209.136.85:

> honda guy wrote in news:0n6rq4djr84ov4ufn1l497fu68uibkmv0m@4ax.com:
>
>> Right now I don't have access to my manual and my wife called me to
>> say our 2003 Accord shows for a few seconds when starting, a flashing
>> "Req'd Maintenance" indicator light and then it goes away. I'm
>> thinking it's not serious but can anyone tell me what it is.... oil
>> change? Car has about 33,500 miles on it (low miles). By the way,
>> is this covered in the manual?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
> it sounds like you are coming up on a oil change.
> when you get closer or pass the mileage interval(from the last oil
> change),the light will stay on.



Actually, all the OP's flashing light means is that it's been (very)
approximately 7,000 miles since the last time the light was turned off.

The computer that controls the light has no idea whether the oil was
changed or if any other servicing was done. All it knows is how much
mileage has passed since the last time the light was turned off by
somebody.

I don't know the OP's history with this car, but he should be aware that it
is possible for lazy/cheap/crooked used-car dealers (or previous owners) to
simply reset the light without actually having done any servicing of any
kind.



>
> you can probably find the owner's manual for your model online.
>



Sure can. Right here:
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp


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