Why is my maintenance required and check engine light on?
Some drivers may confuse the service required or maintenance required light on the gauge cluster for the check engine light. These warning lights are unrelated. The service required light just means the car is due for an oil change or other routine care.
What does the maintenance required light mean on a Honda Accord?
On the Honda dash, when the words MAINTENANCE REQUIRED appears, it means it’s time to CHANGE THE OIL. It will come on EVERY 5,000 MILES since the last time the light was re-set. So, the WARNING LIGHT has to be re-set each time it comes on. If the motor oil was already changed, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light doesn’t know it.
Why is the Check Engine light blinking on my Honda Accord?
Honda Accord blinking check engine light. Here is what you need to do if you are not due for an oil change: With the engine off depress and hold down the trip odometer reset button. Start the car and hold the button off for ten seconds (until the maintenance light stops flashing). Release the button. Turn off the engine.
When does the Check Engine light come on in a Honda?
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter. However, the check engine light also appears when the fuel tank cap is loose, or a change in humidity has occurred.
When to reset the Check Engine light on Honda Civic?
Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter.
What does check engine light on Honda Accord mean?
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2000 Honda Accord. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.
Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter.
What to do if your Honda Accord is leaking oil?
Plug the oil leak If you are leaking oil and parking on your oil spots each night, the oil is breaking down your tires’ rubber 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4 Cyl. Sedan (4 Door) See all videos for the 2000 Honda Accord
What causes the Check Engine light to turn on?
A number of things can cause the check engine light to turn on. Sometimes it is not caused by a serious problem with your car. Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002).