Honda Accord Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures

Honda Accord 1998-2005 vehicles

This article is only to be used for resetting maintenance reminder lights (when applicable). Some Honda models (not all) may be equipped with one or more resettable maintenance reminder lights indicating maintenance is required. Once required maintenance services are performed, resetting of lights may be required. Information is provided to reset these lights where applicable.

Most Honda vehicles are equipped with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or check engine light. If light comes on and remains on while driving, the specific Honda vehicle requires some type of repair. See appropriate service and repair information. After repairing fault(s) and clearing fault code(s), the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or check engine light should go out. Some Honda models may use a dual-function indicator light, which is also used to indicate emission component service is due. After performing required service, reset check engine light.

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Honda Accord 1998-2002

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is less than 6000 miles, the maintenance required reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then go out when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage is 6000-7500 miles, maintenance required indicator light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then blink for 10 seconds when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage exceeds 7500 miles, maintenance required light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.
2. To reset maintenance required indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the SELECT/RESET button and turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Continue to hold button for more than 10 seconds or until maintenance required light goes out.

Honda Accord 2003-2005 - 4 CYLINDER

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is less than 8000 miles, the maintenance required reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then go out when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage is 8000-10,000 miles, maintenance required indicator light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then blink for 10 seconds when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage exceeds 10,000 miles, maintenance required light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.
2. To reset maintenance required indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the SELECT/RESET button and turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Continue to hold button for more than 10 seconds or until maintenance required light goes out.

Honda Accord 2003-2005 - V6

1. When distance driven since maintenance required indicator was reset is less than 6000 miles, the maintenance required reminder light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then go out when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage is 6000-7500 miles, maintenance required indicator light will illuminate for 2 seconds and then blink for 10 seconds when ignition switch is turned to ON (II) position. When mileage exceeds 7500 miles, maintenance required light illuminates and stays on while ignition switch is in ON (II) position.
2. To reset maintenance required indicator light, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Push and hold the SELECT/RESET button and turn ignition switch to ON (II) position. Continue to hold button for more than 10 seconds or until maintenance required light goes out.

Honda Accord 2005 - HYBRID

1. If travel distance is 0-6000 miles after last reset. Indicator comes on for 2 seconds each time you turn ignition switch to ON (II) posistion.
2. If travel distance is 6000-7500 miles. Each time you turn ignition switch to ON (II) position, indicator comes on for 2 seconds and flashes for 10 seconds.
3. If travel distance is over 7500 miles and ignition switch is ON (II) positon. Turn OFF engine. Press and hold SELECT/RESET knob in instrument panel and turn ignition switch ON (II). Hold knob for about 10 seconds until indicator resets.

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