To clear the maintenance light; steps to take: With the ignition off, press the trip and reset buttons at the same time and hold, turn ignition on, hold for about ten seconds until it goes out. Dilemma solved.
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How do you reset the maintenance light on a 2001 Honda accord ex I found some options at http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/maintenance-reqd-light.html#why
HOW TO TURN OFF THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT ON 2002 HONDA ACCOURD
Owner's manual!
It means you need to change the oil/filter.
The wrench light in a Honda Accord means that the vehicle needs maintenance soon. It usually means that you are over your recommended mileage interval for service and that it is time for an oil change and other similar maintenance procedures.
Usually it is pre programmed for oil changes and routine maintenance.
Get your oil changed, and have the service reminder reset.
It will be in the owners manual. Get one from MOTORLIT.COM
Fix the problem then you can clear the code.
It meand you need perform maintenance on the vehicle. Check the owners manual for what is recommended at the car's mileage
It means there is scheduled maintenance required. Your owners manual will tell you what is needed.