julie492 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 My 18yo daughter bought her first car March 2016 that was owned by an elderly lady who unfortunately developed Alzheimers and her son decided it was time to sell the car. This car was in terriffic condition. Meaning, full leather interior, sunroof, automatic, and only 17K original miles as she only drove it to church, doctor and store. The car was so original..it had the original tires on it from 2001. They asked 5800 for it but I talked them down to 4800 for it after doing my research on KBB.com. First thing we did was buy a new set of tires for it. My husband has been changing the oil for her the past year. But her maintenance light is on and not sure why. Nothing sounds wrong with the car at all. Any ideas or suggestions what we need to check on? Is there a way for the light to turn off? Also...since the tires were orgininal..means everything else is too. She currently has 27k miles on it. Should we change out the water pump and timing belt/chain? Anyone know if its a belt or chain on these? Would hate for it to break on her and mess up valves and stuff. Want to keep it running great for her as she'll start college in August after she graduates. Thanks for any suggestions! Oh, its a 2.3 LX sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor5 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 AFFECTED VEHICLES 1998–02 Accord Here’s how the maintenance required indicator light works: • During the first 6,000 miles (and every 6,000 miles after the indicator is reset), the light comes on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). • Between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, the light comes on for two seconds, then blinks for ten seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). • If the mileage goes over 7,500 miles before the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance is performed, the light stays on continuously. This is when you need to reset it. How to Reset the Light 1. With the ignition switch OFF (0), press and hold the select/reset button on the instrument panel. ServiceNews Article December 199 7 A 9 7 1 2 0 6 Maint Req’d Indicator Operation & Resetting AFFECTED VEHICLES 19 98 – 02 Accord and 19 9 9 – 03 Odyssey H ere’s how the maintenance required indicator light works: • During the first 6,000 miles (and every 6,000 miles after the indicator is reset), the light comes on for two seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). • Between 6,000 and 7,500 miles, the light comes on for two seconds, t hen blinks for ten seconds when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). • If the mileage goes over 7,500 miles before the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance is performed, the light stays on continuously. This is when you need to reset it. How to Reset the Light 1. With the ignition switch OFF (0), press and hold the select/reset button on the instrument panel. 2. Continue holding the button while you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Release the button when the light resets (goes off); it takes about ten seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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