Normally because the engine computer has detected one of two things:
CVIC SE was created in 1991.
Depends on the year of the Civic. Will be on the floor next to the drivers seat on 2001-05 Cvic.
A blocked fuel filter could cause the engine to lose power on a 92 Honda Civic DX. Fuel injectors that need changing or cleaning could also be the cause.
1. Turn the key to the II position (but not to III, or START).2. Turn the key to the 0 (OFF) position, then push -- and hold -- the odometer reset button.3. Turn the key back to the II position, while still holding the button.4. After about 10-15 seconds, the light should go off.5. Release button and turn key to OFF.Note: Make certain all the exterior lamps (headlights, parking, etc) are OFF before you try to turn off the Maintenance Required lamp. If any exterior lamps are ON, the computer will not allow the Maintenance lamp to be turned off!If you have Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's)... If the DRL's are factory, pull the parking brake lever up before turning the ignition key to II. If the DRL's are aftermarket, read the manual that came with them for how to turn them off, or pull their fuse.