maint required

jorgito1979 · 03-15-2007, 11:28 AM

can anyone help.... the maint required light is on and i can't turn it off.... i tried unplugging the batt, but it did work....

gomarlins3 · 03-15-2007, 11:31 AM

As quoted from the immortal Xviper:

To reset the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light (As indicated by the light that says, "MAINT REQU'D"):
- Have key inserted in ignition but in the OFF or LOCKED position.
- Push and hold the trip reset button on the right bottom corner of your gauge clutster.
- Turn key to full ON position and continue holding the button till the light goes off.
-(This part has been added for those who are impatient or who have the light only at the "blinking" stage and not yet solid.) KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO BE SURE OF A POSITIVE RESET. Or maybe just be patient and wait till the light is on all the time before doing this.
- (Some manuals may be a bit off in that they do not tell you to turn the key to the ON position.)

jorgito1979 · 03-15-2007, 11:50 AM

that worked great thanks....

gomarlins3 · 03-15-2007, 02:54 PM

You're welcome. Enjoy the drive.

Vezna31 · 03-17-2007, 06:06 PM

My light has been on for over 30k miles now. I just ignore it.

spa01s2k · 03-17-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vezna31

My light has been on for over 30k miles now. I just ignore it.

Why not just reset it?? That light would drive me nuts to stare at me ALL the time.

Vezna31 · 03-17-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spa01s2k

Why not just reset it?? That light would drive me nuts to stare at me ALL the time.

Because I drive so much that it always seems like it is on. I drove 20k miles last year.

spa01s2k · 03-17-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vezna31

Because I drive so much that it always seems like it is on. I drove 20k miles last year.

Gotcha. I've only driven my S2000 20k miles in the 3 1/2 years that I have owned my car. So I've only had to turn the light off about three times.

gomarlins3 · 03-18-2007, 11:11 AM

Well I drive the Insight over 25,000 miles a year and reset it each time. It takes 10 seconds to reset and then I don't have to look at it again for 7500 miles. Personally I would feel like a fool driving around with one of my 'idiot' lights on constantly, but then again, that's just me.

spa01s2k · 03-18-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomarlins3

Well I drive the Insight over 25,000 miles a year and reset it each time. It takes 10 seconds to reset and then I don't have to look at it again for 7500 miles. Personally I would feel like a fool driving around with one of my 'idiot' lights on constantly, but then again, that's just me.

I agree, I can't stand having a light on on the dash. I work on cars for a living, so I end up resetting a lot of maintenance required lights on Hondas, its just so easy to do.

carguy123 · 03-18-2007, 07:24 PM

I find it hard to do so I don't do it until it bugs me.

Using my left hand to push the far most right hand button, using my right hand to turn the key and then peering over my arm that to see if the icon has turned off isn't my idea of fun.

Then there is the fact that I always have to do it 3 times before it works. I don't know why but it never works the first 2 times.

Skipsgal · 10-06-2007, 07:05 PM

Hey, just joined the forum to have this exact question answered. Just got the S2000 in May at 38,000 miles (a 2002) and this is the first time it came on. I should expect it every 7,500 miles???? Car came without a manual, so I'm relying on the internet to answer all my questions. I found the secret compartment. Everyone seems to talk about how the car has no trunk space, but I think it's huge compared to the other convertibles I was looking at. Carries everything I need. Anyways, thanks for the answer to my question.

Skipsgal · 10-06-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skipsgal

Hey, just joined the forum to have this exact question answered. Just got the S2000 in May at 38,000 miles (a 2002) and this is the first time it came on. I should expect it every 7,500 miles???? Car came without a manual, so I'm relying on the internet to answer all my questions. I found the secret compartment. Everyone seems to talk about how the car has no trunk space, but I think it's huge compared to the other convertibles I was looking at. Carries everything I need. Anyways, thanks for the answer to my question.

bobby2002S2K · 10-06-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vezna31

My light has been on for over 30k miles now. I just ignore it.

lol, thats awesome!

Vezna31 · 10-07-2007, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby2002S2K

lol, thats awesome!

I turned 16k for the year today and I'm on pace for 20-21k by the end. Car is at 107k miles.

desmo4 · 10-07-2007, 04:24 PM

I would recommend doing the maintenance and then resetting the light. By the way, that information is in the owners manual.

Jonathan

03-15-2007, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
jorgito1979 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 13	maint required can anyone help.... the maint required light is on and i can't turn it off.... i tried unplugging the batt, but it did work....

03-15-2007, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	As quoted from the immortal Xviper: To reset the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light (As indicated by the light that says, "MAINT REQU'D"): - Have key inserted in ignition but in the OFF or LOCKED position. - Push and hold the trip reset button on the right bottom corner of your gauge clutster. - Turn key to full ON position and continue holding the button till the light goes off. -(This part has been added for those who are impatient or who have the light only at the "blinking" stage and not yet solid.) KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO BE SURE OF A POSITIVE RESET. Or maybe just be patient and wait till the light is on all the time before doing this. - (Some manuals may be a bit off in that they do not tell you to turn the key to the ON position.) __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-15-2007, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	You're welcome. Enjoy the drive. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-17-2007, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 899	My light has been on for over 30k miles now. I just ignore it. __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

03-18-2007, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	Well I drive the Insight over 25,000 miles a year and reset it each time. It takes 10 seconds to reset and then I don't have to look at it again for 7500 miles. Personally I would feel like a fool driving around with one of my 'idiot' lights on constantly, but then again, that's just me. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

03-15-2007, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
jorgito1979 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 13	that worked great thanks....

03-18-2007, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
carguy123 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 36	I find it hard to do so I don't do it until it bugs me. Using my left hand to push the far most right hand button, using my right hand to turn the key and then peering over my arm that to see if the icon has turned off isn't my idea of fun. Then there is the fact that I always have to do it 3 times before it works. I don't know why but it never works the first 2 times.

10-06-2007, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skipsgal Skipsgal Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Hey, just joined the forum to have this exact question answered. Just got the S2000 in May at 38,000 miles (a 2002) and this is the first time it came on. I should expect it every 7,500 miles???? Car came without a manual, so I'm relying on the internet to answer all my questions. I found the secret compartment. Everyone seems to talk about how the car has no trunk space, but I think it's huge compared to the other convertibles I was looking at. Carries everything I need. Anyways, thanks for the answer to my question.

10-07-2007, 04:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 401	I would recommend doing the maintenance and then resetting the light. By the way, that information is in the owners manual. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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