maintnence light?!?!?!

[mireland4390]

so i got into my T4R today to go job hunting and the MAINT light was on in my dash. i was just wondering if anyone knew wat the problem might be? i know this might be a stupid question cuz it could be almost anything but any help would be HUGE!!!

thanks

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Actually, this one is easy. That just means it's time for an oil change (according to the odometer). If there was an oil change recently, it's likely the light just wasn't reset. It triggers every 5k miles I believe. The owners manual shows the reset procedure, or you can search here, it's been posted several times.

 

[mireland4390]

THANK YOU!!!

you are a hero on this forum! haha

 

[K.C.]

Resetting the Maintenance Light on the 4Runner by bulldog

The maintenance light is programmed to come on at about 7500 miles after last reset. It will actually start to stay on longer after starting at about 5000 miles after the last reset.

Here are the simple steps to reset it yourself if you do your own oil changes, or if the dealer forgets to do it.

TSB EL002-03 has these instructions:

1. Turn ignition switch to "ON" position
2. Set odometer/trip display to "ODO" mode
3. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position
4. Depress and hold the Trip Meter "RESET" button while turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position
5. The service maintenance reminder light will:

i. Illuminate solidly for 3 seconds
ii. Blink for 2 seconds
iii. Illuminate solidly for 1 second
iv. Turn off

6. Release the Trip Meter "RESET" button
7. Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position
8. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position and confirm that

Resetting the Maintenance Light on the 4Runner by bulldog
Resetting the Maintenance Light on the 4Runner

 

[mireland4390]

worked perfect!

thanks again guys!