Maintenance required light - Honda Pilot

michaell · 06-28-2003, 09:32 AM

I have 6500 miles on my EX-L
and all of a sudden the maintance required light starts flashing and goes out. The dealer says this is a reminder for the upcoming 7500 mile service. Anybody know if it is true and how to reset it?

Thanks

kemosabe · 06-28-2003, 09:58 AM

Click here!

Ziploc · 06-28-2003, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
Click here!

You sure do know the Owner's Manual, kemo!!!

74PILOTMOM · 09-22-2003, 01:46 AM

Wow! Thanks for posting that scan. I just rolled 6K and saw the flashing light on my start up. I knew my trusty dusty HP.org pals would know what it was all about. Going above and beyond, Kemosabe even finds how to reset it. I feel sorry for those who don't know about this site, don't you?

Tony · 09-22-2003, 02:14 AM

It also happens at other preset mileages too.

CNYGuy · 09-22-2003, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaell
I have 6500 miles on my EX-L
and all of a sudden the maintance required light starts flashing and goes out. The dealer says this is a reminder for the upcoming 7500 mile service. Anybody know if it is true and how to reset it?

Thanks

Has anyone done on poll to see how many Pilot owners have read their Owner's Manual? I mean besides Kemosabe?

jay · 09-22-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by CNYGuy
Has anyone done on poll to see how many Pilot owners have read their Owner's Manual? I mean besides Kemosabe?

Twice cover to cover during the first month of ownership for me, then every now and then to clear up something posted here.

74PILOTMOM · 09-22-2003, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by CNYGuy
Has anyone done on poll to see how many Pilot owners have read their Owner's Manual? I mean besides Kemosabe?

WELL! I did read my owners manual, parts that I thought I needed to know about, but there is SO much info in there that I didn't retain all of it. Especially when it's dry reading as an automobile manual is. So I still thank Kemo for helping out. I did not expect the answer to be in the manual, so I didn't check it.
As for CNYSMARTYPANTS...

! All in good fun of course

CNYGuy · 09-22-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
WELL! I did read my owners manual, parts that I thought I needed to know about, but there is SO much info in there that I didn't retain all of it. Especially when it's dry reading as an automobile manual is. So I still thank Kemo for helping out. I did not expect the answer to be in the manual, so I didn't check it.
As for CNYSMARTYPANTS... ! All in good fun of course

I'm not trying to be a "smartypants". I'm sure the majority of us have not read the entire manual. Most of us probably just looked at the Quick Start guide. I know I am reading mine now, and will probably refer to it often in the future.

74PILOTMOM · 09-22-2003, 02:00 PM

Okay, I see whatcha mean. It's a valid question. This is one complex vehicle, I'm still trying to figure everything out. From airbag sensors, rear A/C, and security systems, to my constant re-programming of my auto-up window, I agree- The manual should be read. And re-read. In addition to delivery info, there should be a Honda Pilot 101 class, taught by a Honda rep. Okay, back to reality. Got some more reading to do

kemosabe · 09-22-2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CNYGuy
I'm not trying to be a "smartypants". I'm sure the majority of us have not read the entire manual. Most of us probably just looked at the Quick Start guide. I know I am reading mine now, and will probably refer to it often in the future.

And you can read the Quick Start Guide online by clicking here...

paula · 09-24-2003, 02:01 AM

Well if you go back to the book on page 69 it will save you $70

Alexandra242628 · 12-04-2003, 02:48 PM

Ok, so I have hit 7,500 miles and it is time to change my oil (please, no debate on 3,000 or 7,500). My maintenance light is on. If I go to a Jiffy Lube or some place like that, will they know how to turn the light off, or is this something that will happen automatically after it is changed? I know this has been addressed before but I don't see anything in the maintenance section. Thanks!

ramirami · 12-04-2003, 02:55 PM

as always the answer is in the owners manual...

BCinTX · 12-04-2003, 02:58 PM

In my 04 manual, I looked in the index under "Maintenance Required" and it says you can reset it by doing the following:

1) Ignition off

2) Press and hold the Select/Reset button (same one you use to reset the trip meter)

3) turn ignition on

4) Chant "The Cubs deserved to win the NL series" while continuing to hold the button for about 10 seconds, and when the light goes off you can let up on the button.

If you've got an 03 it might be different so try it or check the manual. I also paraphrased the manual.

06-28-2003, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
michaell Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maintenance required light I have 6500 miles on my EX-L and all of a sudden the maintance required light starts flashing and goes out. The dealer says this is a reminder for the upcoming 7500 mile service. Anybody know if it is true and how to reset it? Thanks

09-22-2003, 01:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow! Thanks for posting that scan. I just rolled 6K and saw the flashing light on my start up. I knew my trusty dusty HP.org pals would know what it was all about. Going above and beyond, Kemosabe even finds how to reset it. I feel sorry for those who don't know about this site, don't you? __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

09-22-2003, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tony Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It also happens at other preset mileages too. __________________ TKO Sandstone Metalic LX #21323 An Arizona Piloteer

09-22-2003, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay, I see whatcha mean. It's a valid question. This is one complex vehicle, I'm still trying to figure everything out. From airbag sensors, rear A/C, and security systems, to my constant re-programming of my auto-up window, I agree- The manual should be read. And re-read. In addition to delivery info, there should be a Honda Pilot 101 class, taught by a Honda rep. Okay, back to reality. Got some more reading to do __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

12-04-2003, 02:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Alexandra242628 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 771 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beware, possible dumb question. Ok, so I have hit 7,500 miles and it is time to change my oil (please, no debate on 3,000 or 7,500). My maintenance light is on. If I go to a Jiffy Lube or some place like that, will they know how to turn the light off, or is this something that will happen automatically after it is changed? I know this has been addressed before but I don't see anything in the maintenance section. Thanks! __________________ 2007 BMW 328i (Black, of course) 2003 Nighthawk Black Pearl EX

09-24-2003, 02:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
paula Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well if you go back to the book on page 69 it will save you $70

12-04-2003, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
BCinTX Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 414 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In my 04 manual, I looked in the index under "Maintenance Required" and it says you can reset it by doing the following: 1) Ignition off 2) Press and hold the Select/Reset button (same one you use to reset the trip meter) 3) turn ignition on 4) Chant "The Cubs deserved to win the NL series" while continuing to hold the button for about 10 seconds, and when the light goes off you can let up on the button. If you've got an 03 it might be different so try it or check the manual. I also paraphrased the manual.

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