Re: 98 Accord, Maint Rq'd light

"Chuck" <sendmespam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
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> '98 Accord
> 
> I just brought it back from the dealer and the Maint. Req'd light is
> on.  It wasn't when I took it there for radiator/coolant service.   I
> read somewhere that the light isn't related to any type of service,
> it's just a reminder light that needs to be reset.
> 
> I'm not happy with my dealer at all and don't want  to have to be
> without my car for 24 hrs just to have the light reset.
> 
> I saw something recently that said to turn the key to the on position,
> press the pedal to the floor three times within 7 secs, then turn to
> the off position and start normally.  It said the light should go off
> in a few secs. I tried it, it seemed to go off for 1 sec and come back
> on.  Tried it a few times, same result.  The article said to keep
> trying if it didn't work on the first try.
> 
> Am I doing it right or wasting my time?  I just need to reset the
> Maint Req'd light without having to make a service appt a week from
> now and be without my car again. 
> 
> 
> 

do you have the Operators Manual? it probably has the info you seek.

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Jim Yanik
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