Why does my maintenance required light flashes when I start my car?
The maintenance required light is notifying you that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the vehicle’s maintenance schedule. The light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 second every 4,500 miles after the maintenance has been reset.
When does the maintenance required light come on?
Every time you start the car, the maintenance required light will turn on for about six seconds to test the bulb, and then go out. A flashing maintenance required light comes on after 4,500 miles. This is an alert for you to make an appointment for car service because you are getting close to the 5,000-mile service interval.
What does the service required warning light mean?
Now, this light is mainly used to remind the driver to change fluids while the check engine light will show that a fault has been detected. As mentioned earlier, the service required light is mainly used to remind drivers to change the oil and filter. When the light illuminates, you should take the car to be serviced at your convenience.
When does the service engine soon light come on?
If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light. It does only occur when there is a problem with your engine.
What’s the difference between a check engine light and maintenance required light?
Unlike a check engine light, a maintenance required light is based strictly on a car’s mileage and when the light was previously reset. A qualified service technician can diagnose the car’s maintenance needs and provide the necessary services, such as changing the engine oil and oil filter or providing a general vehicle inspection.
Its sole purpose is to remind the driver that after so many miles the car needs to be taken in for regular maintenance. This can include oil or fluid changes, tire rotations, or changing the spark plugs. Typically, this light flashes for six seconds around the 4,500-mile mark interval when you start the vehicle and then disappear.
When does the oil service light come on?
Typically, when you start off your engine, the oil service oil should come on for about two seconds then it stops. If this light stays on, it will mean your vehicle needs oil or filter change.
Now, this light is mainly used to remind the driver to change fluids while the check engine light will show that a fault has been detected. As mentioned earlier, the service required light is mainly used to remind drivers to change the oil and filter. When the light illuminates, you should take the car to be serviced at your convenience.
What does ASC off and service required light mean?
First the ABS warning start to blink, so the ASC turn to off and four wheel drive start working on lock position. I took my car for assistance in a Mitsubishi dealer, diagnosis was rear ABS sensor damage need to be replaced.