When I turn on my car a light flashes 10 times, it says "Main't Require". What does it mean?

Question

Its a 2002 Honda Civic lx with about 106000 miles on it. Ive thought that it meant a tuneup and i did it but it keeps on flashing.

Answer 1

Of course it keeps on flashing after a tune up.

That light isn't meant to tell you to get a tune up but to get the engine checked because there is something wrong with the car.

Answer 2

Mechanics have a machine that will tell them the problem based on a code the computer tells them. You will have to take it to a mechanic to find out exactly what the problem is. This often costs between $60 and $100. You can drive it for a while after the light comes on but you don't want to risk driving too long. Sometimes the problem is minor but sometimes it can cause problems and maybe even cause the car to shut down or not start. They can often tell just by the sound of the engine or the symptoms what is wrong but they will have to find out what the code says (which means attaching it to the machine) because there could be one problem causing another.

Answer 3

It could be a million things. Oil change or is low, tune-up issues, just too many to name.
However, it could also be the computer. If the light doesn't stay on, don't worry, but have the car checked if you can somehow miraculously locate a reputable mechanic.
It usually isn't anything big, and with that many miles on it, you may never stop the light from flashing.


Nad

Answer 4

The light means that your emissions system need to be checked. The system activates this feature at a predetermined mileage to alert you to have it checked. Your dealer can check the system and turn off the light. Another option would be to google "2002 Honda Civic maintenance light reset." You should find a site there to tell you how to reset the light.

Answer 5

Many cars have "Maint Required" lights that come on at oil change intervals. My Saturn LS2 had a light that came on saying "Oil Change" every 3,000 miles. My new Toyota Prius has a "Maint Req" light that comes on every 5,000 miles to signal oil change time. Look in your owners manual for a reset procedure after oil changes.

Answer 6

basically its a remainer that maintenance is due every certain mileage happens in your case you hit 100000 that means is time for transmission oil change (a/t) inspect abs system & fluids ,adjust suspension ,once you are done , with car off press and hold the select / reset button in the cluster then turn ignition on and keep holding until it resets ,around 10 - 20 secs.

Answer 7

Take it to AutoZone and have them pull the code(s) to identify the problem. It may be the Intake Air Temperature Sensor or Circuit.

Once they have pulled the code they will tell you what this means they'll sell you the part to fix it.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

Hi..
It means it's time to take your care in for a maintenance checkup..
Either take your car to the place of purchase, if you have a warranty...or find a reputable station where you can bring your car to..
Good Luck Hon!

Answer 9

you have to take it to a mechanic and have him clear it off the computer its just the maintenance reminder on it ,its designed to come on at or around the 100 thousand k mile mark,it can be shut off,a scanner will turn it off ,it will stay on until you have it cleared,good luck with it.

Answer 10

Maintence required? Check your Air filter, Oil new?, check your radiator for water or coolant, check your tranny, check your battery connections how old is battery? alot thing to check??!! age of engine need more checking as it getts older. 106000 miles may be periodic check?? to owner manual...