What does a maintenance required light mean on a Honda Civic?
That is the light telling you that you need an oil change. It basically just counts the miles from when it was last reset after the last oil change (if it was reset that is). Take it to a shop and have an oil change, or do it yourself if you feel comfortable.
Can you reset the maint REQ’D light on a Honda Civic?
IMPORTANT: The headlights and parking lights must be off before attempting the MAINT REQ’D light reset procedure. If the lights are on, the MAINT REQ’D light will not reset. If your Civic is equipped with daytime running lights (DRL), the DRL must be disabled so the MAINT REQ’D light can be reset.
How to reset maintenance required light ( 2001-2005 )?
If the lights are on, the MAINT REQ’D light will not reset. If your Civic is equipped with daytime running lights (DRL), the DRL must be disabled so the MAINT REQ’D light can be reset. These are the steps: Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
When does the maint REQ’D light go out?
When the mileage driven reaches between 8,000 to 10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ’D light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then blink on and off for 10 seconds then it’ll go out. When the mileage driven exceeds 10,000 miles the MAINT REQ’D light will illuminate and stay on as long as the ignition switch is in the ON position.
When does the Honda Civic maint REQ’D light go off?
After 10 seconds, the MAINT REQ’D light will reset and turn off. The MAINT REQ’D light is designed to illuminate (whenever the engine is running) after 10, 000 miles. After the MAINT REQ’D light is reset, it will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned on then will go out after 2 seconds.
If the lights are on, the MAINT REQ’D light will not reset. If your Civic is equipped with daytime running lights (DRL), the DRL must be disabled so the MAINT REQ’D light can be reset. These are the steps: Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
How do I reset the running light on my Honda Civic?
If your Civic is equipped with daytime running lights (DRL), the DRL must be disabled so the MAINT REQ’D light can be reset. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button. NOTE: See bottom photo for location of the SELECT/RESET button.
When the mileage driven reaches between 8,000 to 10,000 miles, the MAINT REQ’D light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then blink on and off for 10 seconds then it’ll go out. When the mileage driven exceeds 10,000 miles the MAINT REQ’D light will illuminate and stay on as long as the ignition switch is in the ON position.