How to Turn Off the Maintenance Required Light on a Honda Accord (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)

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Reset and turn off the maintenance required light on your Honda Accord

Reset (clear or turn off) the Maintenance Required light on your 1998, 1999, 2000 or 2001 Honda Accord without any tools.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Look at the speedometer in the dashboard and find the small, black peg or button near the plastic face of the gauges. This is normally used to reset the trip odometer, it may be sticking through the clear plastic.
Step 2

With the car turned off, push and hold this button in.
Step 3

While still holding the button in, insert your car key into the ignition and turn it to the "on" position. It's OK if you actually start the engine.
Step 4

With the key in the ON position, hold the button for about 10 seconds or so until the Maintenance Required light turns off.
Step 5

Turn the key off and back on. The light should stay off for several thousand miles, usually until the next designated oil change per your user's manual.