maintanence required light blinks then goes out... ???

[94tegRS]

OK, as far as I can remember the light would always light up when the kley is turned on, but when started, it would just go out like 1 second after engihne is runing, well I justwas leaving from a friends house and I noticed it blnking and was like "OH SH!T" but then it went out. I figured maybe since I didnt have an oil pressure guagae that maybe it was like an idiot light and when the engine had just started it didnt have much pressure but once it was running for a few seconds it dd and went out, so I came home let it sit for a minute, checked and it did look a bit low, so I added abouyt 1/2 qt. and then got back in and started it and it still blinks, I counted 9 times if it matters. but i remember that on these cars I think that once the light comes on, even if you fix it, yuo have to reset the ECU or it will always think it is still wrong. could it have been low oil pressure and then it ois now better, but I have to reset it, dont you just disconnect the battery for like 20 minutes, and then start it up and let it idle for like 2 minutes, shuitn it off, start it up again and then go out and drive it hard, and it relearns everything or somehting like that?

and also, what could it be that makes it only blink for a few seconds and then go out, or is this how it always was and I just never noticed.

I did just trake out the guage asembly and paint the bezel, al the guages work and all the little lights light up, could this be the problem, I dont remmebr it blinking any of the 10 times after I painted it today tho.

[00GSR]

The maintenance required light is only a reminder for required service. Once you are within 1,000 miles (I think that is the number) of a scheduled maintenance period it will blink when you start the car. Then, when you hit the mileage for the service, it stays on...

The maintenance required light has nothing to do with your engine or ECU, that is the check engine light...

[94tegRS]

oh so well, my car has 110k miles on it, I thought that it was at 120k you get something done. If my odomneter was ever roled back could the odometer say something but the ECU knows for real what it has so it knows that it is time or somthing. and If I get it doe, do I just wait for 2k miles for it to quit blinking or what? how do i get rid of i tnow that I know about it. and what all is it.

this weekend I am gonna get plugs, new oil and oil filter, new rotor and cap. is this it, I also need the timing belt too though right?

[00GSR]

112,500 miles
Services to be performed: Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Check condition of rack boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.

[94tegRS]

your a life saver. Thankls for that, I know the brakes are good except for the rear pads are a bit worn and need replacing but will alst til I get money this wekend.


as for the rest Il be sure and check it out. So is the tuiming belt need to be replaced at 120k or should it have ben replaced at 100k?


and where do you gewt this info?

[00GSR]

105,000 miles
Services to be performed: Replace coolant; use Genuine Acura Antifreeze/Coolant mixed 50/50 with water.
Replace the timing belt, and the balancer belt, and inspect the water pump at 60,000 miles if the vehicle is regularly driven in temperatures above 110 degrees Farenheit or below -20 degrees Farenheit; if not, do only at 105,000 miles. If done at 60,000 miles, replace again at 120,000 miles if vehicle has been driven regularly in such conditions.
Check idle speed.
Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Check condition of rack boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.
Clean air cleaner element.
Lubricate door locks and hinges witih mulit-purpose grease or Acura White Lithium Grease.
Clean antenna mast (3 door models).
Check the operation of all lights.
Inspect the underbody for damage.
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 6 to 10 clicks.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Check for damage, leaks and deterioration.
Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks.

[00GSR]

Oh, you need to do it at 120,000 because all US drivers (and of course modifiers ) use the maintenance schedule for severe conditions. All of the information I got is from your owners manual...I just used http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura to access it for computer use...

120,000 Miles
Services to be performed: Replace the timing belt, and the balancer belt, and inspect the water pump at 60,000 miles if the vehicle is regularly driven in temperatures above 110 degrees Farenheit or below -20 degrees Farenheit; if not, do only at 105,000 miles. If done at 60,000 miles, replace again at 120,000 miles if vehicle has been driven regularly in such conditions.
Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
Check steering linkage for looseness.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Check condition of rack boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.
Clean air cleaner element.
Lubricate door locks and hinges witih mulit-purpose grease or Acura White Lithium Grease.
Clean antenna mast (3 door models).
Check the operation of all lights.
Inspect the underbody for damage.
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 6 to 10 clicks.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Check for damage, leaks and deterioration.
Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks.
Replace transmission fluid; use Genuine Acura ATF or MTF.

[94tegRS]

well I know here I have never driven it below 20 or above 110 here in WA, and im pretty sure in oregon it dosnt get to thos etemperatures often at all, so they must have doine it at 105k if they take car of stuff.

[94tegRS]

cool, I didnt read the 2nd thing about belt you wrote til i posted and went back, but I am sure glad I didnt assume and leave it and have it bloew and bend some valves or anything. I will be putting SOOOOOOOOO many miles on it in over the summer.

[00GSR]

I could have sworn it said in my manual that US drivers use the severe schedule The site says:

Follow the "severe" schedule only if you drive in one or more of these conditions most of the time:
Trips of less than 5 miles (less than 10 in freezing weather)
Extremely hot weather (over 90 degrees F)
Extensive idling or stop-and-go driving
Trailer towing, driving with a car-top carrier, or driving in the mountains
Muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads

Following the "severe conditions" guidelines won't help your Acura unless you really do drive under those conditions. Many vehicle owners waste time, money, and oil on unnecessary oil changes, for example. The quality of engine oil and filters has steadily improved to keep pace with the requirements of new engines.

If you don't follow the recommended maintenance schedule and replace critical parts at the proper time or mileage intervals, you could damage your Acura. For example, if the timing belt wears out or breaks because you didn't replace it at the proper mileage, the resulting engine damage could require major repairs. And, the cost of parts and labor would not be covered by the warranty.

I don't know...I drive a lot of short trips (To campus) and also I drive hard a lot..so severe works for me Oh, and it is dusty here in the zona desert :bandit:

[97teg]

Just to let you know, if you want to turn that light off or make it stop blinking, there is a blue button above the pedals that resets the maintenance light. It is on the edge of the steering column cover. Just hold it down when you have the engine running or when the key is in the on position.

[Speechless]

Count how many times it blinks before it goes out.
As far as I know, the number of times it blinks will tell you what kind of problem you are experiencing.

Try taking note of the number, and call your acura service centre.
They should be able to pinpoint the problem for you.

[97teg]

Originally posted by Speechless
Count how many times it blinks before it goes out.
As far as I know, the number of times it blinks will tell you what kind of problem you are experiencing.

Try taking note of the number, and call your acura service centre.
They should be able to pinpoint the problem for you.

you are thinking of the check engine light. he is talking about the maintenance light.

[94tegRS]

Originally posted by 97teg
Just to let you know, if you want to turn that light off or make it stop blinking, there is a blue button above the pedals that resets the maintenance light. It is on the edge of the steering column cover. Just hold it down when you have the engine running or when the key is in the on position.

thanks, now that I know it needs done, imdont need reminding l the time. plus I hate it when im showing off my car, and then we go off for a ride and then that stupid light blinks a few times, 6to everyone who doesnt know what the diff is (I didnt used to either) it looks like there is something wrong with the car.