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Great minds,pls assist a brother in need,my 05 camry 4 cylinder,maint reqd light refused to go off,the car has no issue prior to now,i filled my tank and after driving for a while observed the light was now on permanently. Kindy assist me with how to go about fixing it.

jayuuk:
Great minds,pls assist a brother in need,my 05 camry 4 cylinder,maint reqd light refused to go off,the car has no issue prior to now,i filled my tank and after driving for a while observed the light was now on permanently. Kindy assist me with how to go about fixing it.

its needs to be scanned and you will get a code from the scan and that code will pin point what is wrong

After your next car service, do a Google search on how to clear the Maintenance Required light. The light comes on at intervals when car is due to for service and can be cleared by user by following a sequence of activities.

ZIMDRILL:
its needs to be scanned and you will get a code from the scan and that code will pin point what is wrong

Zimdril its a toyota! Its a service interval indicator.

jayuuk:
Great minds,pls assist a brother in need,my 05 camry 4 cylinder,maint reqd light refused to go off,the car has no issue prior to now,i filled my tank and after driving for a while observed the light was now on permanently. Kindy assist me with how to go about fixing it.

your maintenace indicator will light up every 5000miles or so, it is best to reset light at oil changes so it acts as a reminder. Meanwhile please use this reminder only if u use synthetic oils, do not use it on mineral oils. Check this video for the reset procedure


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mr2VVYk9zk

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ZIMDRILL:
its needs to be scanned and you will get a code from the scan and that code will pin point what is wrong

For a maintenance required. You need to run a scan All he needs do is an oil change and change your oil filter and reset the oil life to 100%

I serviced the car on 25th dec 2014,i hv only driven the car 5 times as i have another car,the car has been ok,the light came up few minutes after filling my tank in a gas station.

jayuuk:
I serviced the car on 25th dec 2014,i hv only driven the car 5 times as i have another car,the car has been ok,the light came up few minutes after filling my tank in a gas station.

Just reset the light.

jayuuk:
I serviced the car on 25th dec 2014,i hv only driven the car 5 times as i have another car,the car has been ok,the light came up few minutes after filling my tank in a gas station.

If you did not use the oil recommended for your car by its manufacturer, even if you reset it, the indicator would still come on again. Whether Synthetic or not, just stick to the car manufacturer's recommendation and do a reset after that and it will take a longer time before the light appears again depending on what the manufacturer has programmed for it...

FlyboyZee:
If you did not use the oil recommended for your car by its manufacturer, even if you reset it, the indicator would still come on again. Whether Synthetic or not, just stick to the car manufacturer's recommendation and do a reset after that and it will take a longer time before the light appears again depending on what the manufacturer has programmed for it...

I do not totaly agree with you, the light is designed to light up after the car has covered a certain maieage, if you like pour palm oil inside ur crank case the light will only come up when you have covered that distance.

GAZZUZZ:
I do not totaly agree with you, the light is designed to light up after the car has covered a certain maieage, if you like pour palm oil inside ur crank case the light will only come up when you have covered that distance.

I'm not sure about that. But, what I tell anyone who cares to know or ask is to stick to manufacturer's recommendation because no manufacturer would spend extra money to print instructions in a literature or on certain parts of the car if it is not important. If him like make e use water, after all Na I'm car no be my own...

As pointed out, that light is a service reminder.
Resetting it is a simple DIY procedure that should be done once your car's servicing has been done:

-Insert your key into the ignition.
-Press and hold down the trip reset button beside the speedometer.
-Turn the key to the 'ON' position. Don't start the engine.
*You should see 4 dashes that disappear one at a time.
*Wait until all the dashes are gone.

-Release the trip reset button.

*The maintenance light should have been reset.

Turn off the key & then start your engine.

mayor2013:
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For a maintenance required. You need to run a scan All he needs do is an oil change and change your oil filter and reset the oil life to 100%

caught me off guard miss read the light

Great,minds, i did the reset as advised and the maint reqd light has gone out,thank you all dat contributed,God bless nairaland.

jayuuk:
Great,minds, i did the reset as advised and the maint reqd light has gone out,thank you all dat contributed,God bless nairaland.

You are welcome, Boss...

ZIMDRILL:
its needs to be scanned and you will get a code from the scan and that code will pin point what is wrong

He said maintenance light,nt check engine light.ur car needs engine oil service.

jayuuk:
I serviced the car on 25th dec 2014,i hv only driven the car 5 times as i have another car,the car has been ok,the light came up few minutes after filling my tank in a gas station.

d mech didn't reset d maintenance light.that's y.

FlyboyZee:
If you did not use the oil recommended for your car by its manufacturer, even if you reset it, the indicator would still come on again. Whether Synthetic or not, just stick to the car manufacturer's recommendation and do a reset after that and it will take a longer time before the light appears again depending on what the manufacturer has programmed for it...

u wrong with ur analogy.maintenance light has nothing to do with d type of engine oil u used.

mayor2013:
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For a maintenance required. You need to run a scan All he needs do is an oil change and change your oil filter and reset the oil life to 100%

don't av to make fun of him.i knw he will correct his post when he realised it.we err once in a while

GAZZUZZ:
I do not totaly agree with you, the light is designed to light up after the car has covered a certain maieage, if you like pour palm oil inside ur crank case the light will only come up when you have covered that distance.

not when it covered a certain distance.Maintenance light comes up when d engine oil life span is almost up.

disloman:
u wrong with ur analogy.maintenance light has nothing to do with d type of engine oil u used.

My bad! I never knew its wrong to stick to manufacturer's recommendations.

FlyboyZee:
My bad! I never knew its wrong to stick to manufacturer's recommendations.

Pls,can u do us a favour?go n read d manual n comprehend what was written b4 u comment.Maintenance light gat nothing to do with d type of engine oil u use.just to indicate ur car will need to b service.period.

disloman:
not when it covered a certain distance.Maintenance light comes up when d engine oil life span is almost up.

Please educate me a little bit more on this particular model, toyota camry 2005.

How to Reset the 2005 Toyota Camry Maintenance Light
The 2005 Toyota Camry displays a maintenance required light on the control panel when the Camry has been driven 5000 miles since it was last reset. The maintenance light is designed to remind the driver to take the Camry in for regular maintenance. When a mechanic performs regular maintenance, such as an oil change they reset the maintenance light. If the owner does the maintenance service themselves, they will need to reset the maintenance light manually.

Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions

Insert the key into the ignition. Leave the engine turned off.

Press and hold the odometer reset knob.

Turn the ignition switch to the "On" position. Continue to hold in the odometer reset knob.

Release the odometer reset knob when the maintenance light flashes and disappears.

Tips & Warnings

References

" 2005 Camry Owner's Manual"; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. ; 2004
Source: http://www.ehow.com/m/how_7210838_reset-toyota-camry-maintenance-light.html

Dislow man please before you correct me do some research thank you.

Have said it times without count.

I'll rather take advise from a FETUS than from THIS-LOW-MAN.





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disloman:
Pls,can u do us a favour?go n read d manual n comprehend what was written b4 u comment.Maintenance light gat nothing to do with d type of engine oil u use.just to indicate ur car will need to b service.period.

disloman:
not when it covered a certain distance.Maintenance light comes up when d engine oil life span is almost up.

Disconfused man! You say one thing then you say another, thank God you are not a dr. Hope you have stopped pouring z1 into cvt transmissions?

disloman:
d mech didn't reset d maintenance light.that's y.

disloman:
u wrong with ur analogy.maintenance light has nothing to do with d type of engine oil u used.

disloman:
not when it covered a certain distance .[s]Maintenance light comes up when d engine oil life span is almost up[/s].

dishighman how market? honda specialist my foot.

As per the OP's car, Maintenance required light flashes & then remains permanently on after a specified mileage is covered since the last reset. It has nothing to do with oil viscosity or pressure.

Oil warning light is different & comes on when the oil pressure in the engine is low.

disloman:
Pls,can u do us a favour?go n read d manual n comprehend what was written b4 u comment.Maintenance light gat nothing to do with d type of engine oil u use.just to indicate ur car will need to b service.period.

Please, do you have a problem with me advising the OP and all other car owners to stick to the manufacturer's recommendations? I don't get it. What's your point again?

disloman let me further EDUCATE you this is specifically for honda.

To help vehicle owners know when scheduled maintenance is due, Honda has introduced the maintenance minder system in these models:

2006-2010 Accord, Civic, Ridgeline
2007-2010 Fit, CR-V, Element
2005-2010 Odyssey
2006-2011 Pilot
2010 Insight

Q: How does the Honda Maintenance Minder work?

A: The maintenance minder system shows engine oil life in the information display to let the owner know when it is time to have the engine oil replaced and regular engine maintenance done. There is no longer a maintenance schedule in the owner's manual. The system shows engine oil life as a percentage, which drops over time as the vehicle racks up miles. It starts out at 100% with fresh engine oil, and winds down to 0%, signaling the oil life is over.

Q: How does the Honda Maintenance Minder know when the 0% trigger occurs?

A: The system counts down oil life based on engine operating conditions (both normal and severe). The on-board computer continuously monitors engine operating conditions such as speed, engine temperature, ambient temperature, time, and vehicle use to determine when an oil change and regular maintenance is necessary.

Q: How do I operate the system?

A: The Honda Maintenance Minder is very easy to use. As the on-board computer continuously monitors your vehicle, it provides continuous information on the remaining engine oil life left - simply depress the Select/Reset knob on the information display and you will see use progression.

When the on-board computer determines that your vehicle has reached 15% of remaining life, it will turn on the Maintenance Minder light for you. In addition, each time the vehicle is started; the information center will default and automatically display the percentage of remaining life. To return to the odometer/tripometer, simply depress the Select/Reset knob.

The following chart will explain exactly when service is due:

Oil Life %


Message


What to do

15%


Service Due Soon


Plan to take your vehicle in for service.

5%


Service Due Now


Take your vehicle in now for maintenance.

0%


Service Past Due


Service is overdue. Take your vehicle in now.


Q: What happens to the Maintenance Minder if I do not perform maintenance when the remaining life gets to 0%?

A: If you do not perform the recommended maintenance the display will start to show negative mileage. This indicates how many miles that the vehicle is past due for service.

Q: Along with the and the percentage of remaining life, there is a letter and sometimes, a number displayed - what do they mean?

A: All maintenance items in the display are in code. There are two codes: Main-codes and Sub-codes. Your vehicle will always be due for a main code, and at times for a sub-code. Please refer to your owner's manual, Honda Service History booklet, and the following chart to interpret the code:





Main Code


What it means:

A


Replace just the engine oil

B


Replace the engine oil, oil filter, rotate the tires, inspect the front and rear brakes, check the parking brake adjustment, and inspect other items specific to your vehicle

Sub Code


What it means:

1


Rotate the Tires

2


Replace the air cleaner element, check the drive belt, and replace the dust and pollen filter

3


Replace the transmission fluid and transfer fluid (if equipped)

4


Replace the spark plugs, replace the timing belt (if equipped), inspect the water pump, and inspect valve clearance

5


Replace the engine coolant

6


Replace the rear differential fluid (if equipped)

Q: Why will there always be a Main-code?

A: The sub-codes are turned on when the main-codes are triggered. Main-codes are USER SPECIFIC and are triggered based on the vehicle's operating conditions. The system is designed to maximize customer convenience.

Q: Why is there only sometimes a Sub-code?

A: These items require maintenance on a time/mileage based schedule, similar to the maintenance schedules of the past. The Maintenance Minder also calculates time as it factors vehicle use and automatically moves up or delays the sub-codes so they get done with the main-codes.

For example, if tire rotation is normally done at 7,500 miles, but the oil life ends around 6,000 miles, the system will move up the tire rotation. Or, if the life appears to be ending around 9,000 miles, the system will delay the rotation. In either case, you would see the maintenance item code A1 in the information display.

Q: How many miles can I expect to go between oil changes when using the system?

A: It will vary. The beauty of the Honda Maintenance Minder system is that it automatically adjusts the maintenance intervals based on engine operating characteristics, your driving habits, and the climate that you have operated your vehicle in. For instance, mild highway driving in a warm climate will maximize the interval between required maintenance. Depending on the vehicle, this could be as high as 12,000 miles. On the other hand, short-trip driving in a cold climate may limit the maintenance interval to 3,000 miles or less. In general, most people who combine city and highway driving find that the Honda Maintenance Minder will indicate maintenance needs about every 6,000 miles. Most people maintain constant driving habits; this means that mileage between maintenance will be consistent.



Q: With my Honda truck, the first time the Honda Maintenance Minder turned on was 7,700 miles with an A1. The second time, it turned on at 12,000 miles. Why did I only get 4,300 miles?

A: Driving habits. The first 7,700 were racked up with mostly highway driving in warm weather - conditions that are favorable to oil life. The next 4,300 miles were racked up in warm weather, mostly highway, AND mostly pulling a boat trailer. The Honda Maintenance Minder system is very intelligent and monitors engine load to determine oil usage. With this situation, there were inconsistent driving conditions and the Honda Maintenance Minder responded as such.

Q: I change my oil every 3,000 miles. How does this system help me?

A: It is recommended that you follow the Honda Maintenance Minder. While your driving habit may be such that it is recommended every 3,000 miles, it may be that your driving characteristics indicate maintenance due at 2,500 miles, or, most people will see about a 6,000 mile recommendation. The system will help you and the environment with the following benefits:

· There will not be unnecessarily wasted natural resources (oil).

· There will not be unnecessary hazardous materials that will require proper disposal (oil and filters).

· As a consumer, you will only pay when it is necessary, saving you time and money.

Q: The oil change station recommends that I change my oil every 3,000 miles. Why should I not believe them?

A: The 3,000 mile oil change is a very conservative approach to maintaining your vehicle that dates back to 1968. Since then, there has been much advancement in both oil technology and engine design. These advancements, along with the Honda Maintenance Minder, allow you to increase maintenance intervals without risking harm to your engine. In addition, as your Honda dealer, we are trained by Honda and specialize in Honda, this allows your dealer to know your car better than non-Honda service facilities.

Q: Typically my Honda Maintenance Minder light comes on at 6,500 miles, but I am only at 4,500 miles and am going on vacation. I want to get my service done before I go. What should I do?

A: It is recommended that you follow the Honda Maintenance Minder. However, should you choose to have maintenance performed early, be sure to reset the Maintenance Minder light - this will keep the main-codes and sub-codes synchronized.

Q: The Honda Maintenance Minder is telling me I need a "B" service. I choose to have only an "A" service complete. Is there a problem?

A: Yes. The Honda Maintenance Minder is not just an "oil change" indicator, it makes recommendations for the entire vehicle's maintenance. Main and sub codes will get out of harmony and the Maintenance Minder cannot properly predict required maintenances. When proper maintenance is followed, you will realize the following benefits:

· Better resale value

· Continued reliability

· Longer vehicle life

· Continued warranty coverage

Q: What do I do if I had the improper/not recommended service completed?

A: If you reset the Honda Maintenance Minder light, you reset the maintenance schedule of your vehicle. By doing this, the Honda Maintenance Minder will not be able to properly predict required maintenance. Your Honda dealer can reset the Honda Maintenance Minder system. Resetting the system is not as simple as resetting the dash light, and you may be charged. Your Honda dealer will have to use a computer called the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to complete what is called a forced activation - this will allow your vehicle to have proper time and mileage set with the current maintenance completion.

When the dash light is reset, the input tells the on-board computer that ALL required maintenance was performed. The Maintenance Minder system will not allow for line-item maintenance, the system requires maintenance completion as indicated.

Q: I change my own oil. Should I reset the light?

A: The Honda Maintenance Minder is not just an oil change indicator, it reminds us of all maintenance requirements. If you change your oil, it is important that you complete all Honda Maintenance Minder recommendations and reset the light.

Q: I use synthetic oil. Should I expect to get more miles before the Honda Maintenance Minder indicates that I need an oil change?

A: Honda does not recommend the use of synthetic oils as your Honda was designed and engineered based on the oil recommended in your owner's manual. The Honda Maintenance Minder calculates your vehicle's needs based on the oil recommended by the Honda engineers that designed your engine. The use of synthetic oil will not extend the oil change interval.

Q: My husband and I equally share our Maintenance Minder Honda, does the system average our driving styles to determine when maintenance is due?

A: No. The Honda Maintenance Minder is an intelligent system and monitors every drive cycle. A drive cycle is defined as each time the car is turned on and off.

Q: I have taken my vehicle to a non-Honda facility and had the oil changed, the facility did not know how to reset the Honda Maintenance Minder light. Will my Honda dealer reset it for me?

A: That depends. It is very important that all recommended maintenance be completed, if more than just an oil change was necessary, your Honda dealer would be doing you a disservice by resetting the light as the light is not just an oil change indicator - it monitors the complete maintenance requirements of your vehicle.

In addition, if you racked up miles before you came to the dealer, there has been wear and degradation of the oil in your vehicle - your Honda dealer may have to change the oil again to properly set your Honda Maintenance Minder.

Q: Do I have to check my oil level with the Honda Maintenance Minder System?

A: Yes. The system does not sense oil level. Please follow the owner's manual recommendations for Service Station Procedures.

Q: I have driven 6,000 miles since my last maintenance, and the light has not come on. When checking the oil, it looked dirty. What do I do?

A: The oil may discolor under normal conditions, depending on driving conditions. This is a normal condition.

Q: I have a need to know what the next recommended service will be. Can the Honda technician tell me?

A: Yes. Your Honda technician has been trained on the Honda Maintenance Minder and will use the Forced Activation mode to determine what the next recommended services are. The option to check this will only work between 100% oil life and 16% oil life, as when the system gets to 15%, it automatically turns on.

Q: My Honda is equipped with break-in oil, should I change it early?

A: No. To ensure proper engine break-in, the factory-fill engine oil needs to remain in the engine until the first scheduled maintenance interval.

The factory fill oil is the same as Honda Service Replacement Oil. The difference is the Molybdenum lubricant that is applied to specific internal engine components.

source: http://www.firstteamhonda.com/honda-maintenance-minder-service-chesapeake-va.htm

Oh dis-low-man

I see you have gone on exile now, but peeking into the thread



Change.

I bought the Z1 transmission oil for my honda city based on dislomans recommendations on a thread, I came back next night to see it was not designed for my vehicle. Please disloman stop causing confusion in cartalk.

Meanwhile I have 6cans of Z1 transmission oil(thanks to disloman) for sale if any one is interested.

DuchessLily:
I bought the Z1 transmission oil for my honda city based on dislomans recommendations on a thread, I came back next night to see it was not designed for my vehicle. Please disloman stop causing confusion in cartalk.

Meanwhile I have 6cans of Z1 transmission oil(thanks to disloman) for sale if any one is interested.

Z1 in 6cans?lolxxxxxxxxx.Can u upload d Z1 4 us to see n ao much did u wanna sell d cans?lolxxxxxxxx.where were u told Z1 is not ideal 4 ur honda city?Go to Honda Place Apapa n make enquiry not all those blogs trained mech.Honda city is a japanese car.lolxxxxxxxxx.

GAZZUZZ:
disloman let me further EDUCATE you this is specifically for honda.



source: http://www.firstteamhonda.com/honda-maintenance-minder-service-chesapeake-va.htm

GAZZUZZ!Nice job with what u posted but y this?did it counter my view on d maintenance light or what?I don't seems to understand.