I will try to help you. Give me a little more information. It is NOT a "check engine" light? It does say " maint. req."?? What is the year, and model, of your Honda? The "maint. req." light usually just indicates it is time for an oil change. But, the reset procedure differs by model and year.

if you are in ikeja or ilupeju , area , let me know , will help u do it , free of charge ,

i presume ur babyboy is from 2000- 2002

arsenal4va:

if you are in ikeja or ilupeju , area , let me know , will help u do it , free of charge ,

i presume your babyboy is from 2000- 2002

Unfortunately, am in Abuja . and yes, it's a 2001 model american specs honda accord. would have been glad for ur help. thanx anyway.

rjimid:

I will try to help you. Give me a little more information. It is NOT a "check engine" light? It does say " maint. req."?? What is the year, and model, of your Honda? The "maint. req." light usually just indicates it is time for an oil change. But, the reset procedure differs by model and year.

nope. it's not the check engine light. that one turns off as soon as the buzzing in the gas tank ends and i turn the car on. yes, it does say maint. req. i've done the oil change already, but it still remains on. the car is a 2001 Honda accord LX model. here is the pix.

Perhaps the mechanic that did your maintenance doesnt know how to reset the light or there's other problems associated with the car. You might have to go see a Honda dealer so that they can read and interpret the codes and then you go from there.

u dont need any honda dealer , to do it foru

do the following ,


on the dash board , there is a reset button , the one on the right

ok now put the key in the ignition and turn it to the second level and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds , now turn the ignition key to the 3rd level where u see the lights come on , still holding the reset button , hold it for another 10 seconds , and u shud see the light go off ,

cheers

this shud do it

arsenal4va:

u don't need any honda dealer , to do it foru

do the following ,


on the dash board , there is a reset button , the one on the right

ok now put the key in the ignition and turn it to the second level and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds , now turn the ignition key to the 3rd level where u see the lights come on , still holding the reset button , hold it for another 10 seconds , and u should see the light go off ,

cheers

this should do it

What if after resetting, the light comes back on? 

arsenal4va:

u don't need any honda dealer , to do it foru

do the following ,


on the dash board , there is a reset button , the one on the right

ok now put the key in the ignition and turn it to the second level and hold the reset button for about 10 seconds , now turn the ignition key to the 3rd level where u see the lights come on , still holding the reset button , hold it for another 10 seconds , and u should see the light go off ,

cheers

this should do it

if it doesnt work i think the sensor has a problem it happend to my nieghbour. also good luck dude

arsenal4va,

Don't listen to all dis other guys wey b say na only moni dem know about!

Please can u help out - just bought a 1998 Honda Odyssey and the 'CHECK ENGINE' light comes on once u start the car, ve taken it to a so called Honda Mech. Who just rest the light - i guess - after driving for like 30mins the comes back on, I believe its a general problem n lots of people would be happy - If u can explain the reason for the light and possible solution.

Thanks a lot,

sheni:

arsenal4va,

Don't listen to all this other guys wey b say na only moni them know about!

Please can u help out - just bought a 1998 Honda Odyssey and the 'CHECK ENGINE' light comes on once u start the car, ve taken it to a so called Honda Mech. Who just rest the light - i guess - after driving for like 30mins the comes back on, I believe its a general problem n lots of people would be happy - If u can explain the reason for the light and possible solution.

Thanks a lot,

The light comes on because there's obviously a problem with the vehicle. . .hence the "check engine" light. Resetting the light doesnt fix the problem. Unless the problem is obvious (or is a simple case of oil (filter) change), the only way u can fix the issue is for your mechanic to read/interpret the code and fix the problem otherwise, u'd just be deceiving yourself by resetting the light.

yes that is true ; the check engine light comes on for a reason , though maybe not a very important reason ; may be a emission problem or something related ;
am not an expert ; but maybe ivvie or sienna or sultan may be able to advice u more on this issue

cheers and best of luc

You better fix it fast before is comes on your BABY GIRL 

Thanks for the picture! atleast I now know what car you guys call that crap!

One day I'll find out which one is Bulldog

Please can u help out - just bought a 1998 Honda Odyssey and the 'CHECK ENGINE' light comes on once u start the car, ve taken it to a so called Honda Mech. Who just rest the light - i guess - after driving for like 30mins the comes back on, I believe its a general problem n lots of people would be happy - If u can explain the reason for the light and possible solution.

Thanks a lot,

When your Check Engine light comes on, you need to go to a mechanic that has a OBD II automobile computer system information scanner. That scanner will display a code that will reveal the problem area.  You need to do it as soon as possible and I will not recommend continuing to drive the car without addressing the problem.

Start with the following easy steps. Make sure that your gasoline tank is closed properly, your engine oil dip stick, and transmission fluid dip stick are properly closed. If you are lucky the light may go off otherwise your problem could range from oxygen sensor to a more serious problems. Only a scan will reveal the real problem.

Cheers

jenju:

When your Check Engine light comes on, you need to go to a mechanic that has a OBD II automobile computer system information scanner. That scanner will display a code that will reveal the problem area.  You need to do it as soon as possible and I will not recommend continuing to drive the car without addressing the problem.

Start with the following easy steps. Make sure that your gasoline tank is closed properly, your engine oil dip stick, and transmission fluid dip stick are properly closed. If you are lucky the light may go off otherwise your problem could range from oxygen sensor to a more serious problems. Only a scan will reveal the real problem.

Cheers

Thanks a lot Jenu - please can i be refered to any good machanic in Lagos that has a "OBD II automobile computer system information scanner". If i go Honda Place na cut dem go cut my neck! I beg oh! guys - dis na my babes car oh!

sheni:

Thanks a lot Jenu - please can i be refered to any good machanic in Lagos that has a "OBD II automobile computer system information scanner". If i go Honda Place na cut them go cut my neck! I beg oh! guys - this na my babes car oh!

Sheni,

I'm sorry I can't provide any Mechanic's address in Lagos. I know a very good one in Abuja that has the said tool - this info will unfortunately not help you.

Follow arsenal4va suggestion.Mtce reqd is normally reset by the Honda dealer after the required service has been done based on the mileage of the car. As for the check engine light, it might be due to little stuff like not locking you gas tank (always ensure that it clicks 3 times to guarantee that it is well locked), to problem with oxygen sensors(emission related). An OBD Scanner is a great tool that can confirm what the problem is. Best of luck

Emperoh:

Threads like this should be kept at the top of the page!!
It can be very helpful!!! Just sorted me out now!!!
Thanks Arsenal4eva.!!

You are very correct. Threads like this should be kept alive.

Thanks to Arsenal 4. This is the reason you should order for a service manual or owners manual when you are getting your car if it doesn't come with one.

Lot of things are in the manual like resetting of maintainance required Light. This will save you lots of money.

Am in Warri and have service manual on CARINA E, BLUEBIRD, MAXIMA 1999 model-2002 model and alo CRV 2003 model. I am willing to release for warri guys to make photocopies if they are interested.

Thanks all, i have had the maitenance light on for a while on my honda baby boy, but i followed the procedure outlined by Arsenal4eva, and it worked like magic, thank God for nairaland, cos i cant imagine how much i would have spent to fix this problem, Cheers!!!

waoosa:

Thanks to Arsenal 4. This is the reason you should order for a service manual or owners manual when you are getting your car if it doesn't come with one.

Lot of things are in the manual like resetting of maintainance required Light. This will save you lots of money.

Am in Warri and have service manual on CARINA E, BLUEBIRD, MAXIMA 1999 model-2002 model and alo CRV 2003 model. I am willing to release for warri guys to make photocopies if they are interested.

Waoosa, are you a mechanic or do you know a mechanic that uses this OBD scanners to diagonise fault around Effurun.

But pls make sure u actually did some maintenance oh, like change oil and service it.
Cos the light came on for a reason

Obeledu:

Waoosa, are you a mechanic or do you know a mechanic that uses this OBD scanners to diagonise fault around Effurun.

Obeledu, am not. I know a mechanic by wallis (ogunu) that has one. lots of mechanic have this.

getting one for urself will be better.

waoosa:

Obeledu, am not. I know a mechanic by wallis (ogunu) that has one. lots of mechanic have this.

getting one for urself will be better.

Where do i get one to buy?

i bought mine on this site

http://www.equus.com/products.php?category_id=1_10_7

u can get one here in lagos but the prices might be very high

i wud suggest the 3130 model and upwards as they give u an option of live data

good luck

I do have one I am going to put up for sale soon, its Actron 9145 almost brand new.

Pls, help me my Honda baby boy car keepon display Malfuction Light always, what can i do pls?


walecom@yahoo.co.uk

THANKS ALOTS

which malfuntion light is it showing ?

cel ? maint reqd ? abs ?

be specific

Pls, help me my Honda baby boy car keep on display MAINTENANCE Malfuction Light always on the dashboard while on driving, what can i do pls?


walecom@yahoo.co.uk

THANKS ALOTS