Is the maintenance required light the same as the Check Engine light?
Here are some of the most common questions regarding the maintenance required light: Is Maintenance Required the Same as Check Engine? No, the maintenance required light is different than the check engine light. The check engine light is there to let you know that there is a known problem .
When does the maintenance required light go off?
The maintenance required light will remain on and be solid after the mileage interval reaches 5,000 miles since the light was reset. This is the final reminder to bring your car in for service.
What does the maintenance required light mean on a Toyota?
The maintenance required light (maint reqd) indicates that factory service interval has been met. These intervals happen at different mileage or time intervals (typically 5000 miles/6 months).
What to do if check engine light is on but no code?
Check the make and model of your reader to see what it is built for and if all else fails, head into a parts store and they should be able to read the issue at no cost to you. No code being generated on the reader does not mean the driver is in the clear.
What does it mean if your check engine light is on but no code?
If the check engine light is on, you’ve got a trouble code stored. The same is true if you have ABS light on, TCS light on, VSC light on, etc. etc. If your check engine light is on but no code, it’s your scan tool, not the vehicle.
What does the maintenance required light mean on a Lexus?
The Lexus Maintenance Required light triggers automatically when you’ve driven 3,500 – 5,000 miles since your vehicle’s last service date. It is not telling you that there is an immediate issue with your vehicle but serves as a reminder that you’re nearing the next 5,000-mile maintenance interval.
When does the maintenance required message Go Away?
At 27 hours, the maint. required message reappeared. Its somewhat sporadic. The machine did get flipped at 28 hours, but we cleared it out and had no issues. Now has 30 hours, running great, but the maintenance required message keeps appearing. Seems to appear less when its been running for a bit.
Can you do a diagnostic without a trouble code?
Throughout the years, more emission related systems and components have been incorporated to the list of computer monitored systems. Still, some performance and driveability problems can appear without the computer setting any DTC. So you need a different strategy to do a diagnostic without the help of a trouble code.