 Maintenance Required Light, How do I reset? |
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 Aug 17 2004, 05:52 PM
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New Club Member  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 04 Member No.: 10,840 Car Model:ES330 Location:Atlanta  |
Simple question, but how do I turn off the "Maint Reqd" light on my ES 330? Thanks.
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Aug 17 2004, 06:05 PM
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 Advanced Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 120 Joined: 13-May 03 Member No.: 1,283 |
Do you have navigation??
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Aug 17 2004, 06:43 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 04 Member No.: 10,840 Car Model:ES330 Location:Atlanta |
Unfortunately, no.
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Aug 17 2004, 07:42 PM
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 Guru Member  Group: Management Team Posts: 4,874 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Scituate, MA USA Member No.: 688 Car Model:2006 GS300 AWD Location:Scituate, MA USA |
just so we are on the same wavelength (sorry, a light joke there, get it lite....light.....oh nevermind).
You speak of the little light that reminds you to change your oil and rotate your tires and stuff like that, right? You do not speak of the Check Engine Light, aka CEL (yellow and looks like and engine), right? try this if it is the reminder light to change your oil and stuff. 1. With your car OFF, place your key in the ignition and turn to "On". Do not start the car. 2. Find the odometer button and press until it reads the total odometer setting, (not the Trip A or Trip B setting). 3. Turn the key to OFF. 4. Place your finger back on the odometer button, press and hold. At the same time, turn the key back to "On". 5. Hold the odometer button in until the MAINT REQD light goes out...should take about 8-10 seconds. Good Luck steviej |
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Aug 17 2004, 08:09 PM
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 Guru Member  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 2,713 Joined: 27-April 03 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 1,091 Car Model:2007 ES350 Ultra-Luxury Package Location:Brooklyn, NY |
Hey Steve-
That's a great tip! I never realized it was so simple. Thanks. 
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Aug 17 2004, 08:12 PM
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Guru Member Group: Management Team Posts: 4,874 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Scituate, MA USA Member No.: 688 Car Model:2006 GS300 AWD Location:Scituate, MA USA |
Alan, thank me only if it works.
 Does the 2003 ES have that light? The 2002 does not. I thought it was introduced in the 04 models to the IS/ES/and RX. steviej |
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Aug 17 2004, 08:15 PM
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Guru Member Group: Super Moderator Posts: 2,713 Joined: 27-April 03 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 1,091 Car Model:2007 ES350 Ultra-Luxury Package Location:Brooklyn, NY |
I really don't know if the '03 has this light.....I'll have to check further.
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Aug 17 2004, 08:16 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 04 Member No.: 10,840 Car Model:ES330 Location:Atlanta |
Stevie:
Just followed your advice. Worked perfectly! Thanks for provide such an illuminating response (two can play at that game  )Thanks again for the quick response. |
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Aug 18 2004, 11:01 PM
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Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 73 Joined: 6-September 03 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 3,629 Car Model:2004 Lexus ES330 Location:Sacramento, CA |
Stevie,
See if your car has an impression of the words maintenance on the instrument cluster. I know Toyota will install the option on some vehicles but not activate it. Usually, activation is as simple as adding a bulb or fuse or even a sensor. |
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Aug 19 2004, 03:29 PM
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Advanced Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 329 Joined: 19-August 04 Member No.: 11,698 Car Model:IS 300/RX 330/ LS Location:NY |
tthe maintenance lights started on the 04's possibly 03 on the lx/ls
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Aug 19 2004, 10:46 PM
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Guru Member Group: Management Team Posts: 4,874 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Scituate, MA USA Member No.: 688 Car Model:2006 GS300 AWD Location:Scituate, MA USA |
Unlisted is right. the 02 ain't got it.
steviej |
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 Sep 10 2007, 10:08 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 10-January 06 Member No.: 22,748 Car Model:2004 RX330 Location:Seattle |
Just tried it on my 04 RX330 and it worked....Thanks!
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Oct 22 2007, 06:43 PM
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New Club Member Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 22-October 07 Member No.: 55,904 Car Model:RX330 Location:Gurnee, IL |
That's a GREAT tip. Are there any other cool tricks I can perform by mashing dash buttons?
QUOTE(steviej @ Aug 17 2004, 08:42 PM)  just so we are on the same wavelength (sorry, a light joke there, get it lite....light.....oh nevermind). You speak of the little light that reminds you to change your oil and rotate your tires and stuff like that, right? You do not speak of the Check Engine Light, aka CEL (yellow and looks like and engine), right? try this if it is the reminder light to change your oil and stuff. 1. With your car OFF, place your key in the ignition and turn to "On". Do not start the car. 2. Find the odometer button and press until it reads the total odometer setting, (not the Trip A or Trip B setting). 3. Turn the key to OFF. 4. Place your finger back on the odometer button, press and hold. At the same time, turn the key back to "On". 5. Hold the odometer button in until the MAINT REQD light goes out...should take about 8-10 seconds. Good Luck steviej |
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Nov 11 2007, 04:47 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 3 Joined: 11-November 07 Member No.: 57,469 Car Model:2004 ES330 Location:Boston |
QUOTE(steviej @ Aug 17 2004, 08:42 PM) just so we are on the same wavelength (sorry, a light joke there, get it lite....light.....oh nevermind). You speak of the little light that reminds you to change your oil and rotate your tires and stuff like that, right? You do not speak of the Check Engine Light, aka CEL (yellow and looks like and engine), right? try this if it is the reminder light to change your oil and stuff. 1. With your car OFF, place your key in the ignition and turn to "On". Do not start the car. 2. Find the odometer button and press until it reads the total odometer setting, (not the Trip A or Trip B setting). 3. Turn the key to OFF. 4. Place your finger back on the odometer button, press and hold. At the same time, turn the key back to "On". 5. Hold the odometer button in until the MAINT REQD light goes out...should take about 8-10 seconds. Good Luck steviej |
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Feb 24 2008, 01:59 PM
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New Club Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 2 Joined: 4-September 05 Member No.: 20,392 Car Model:RX 300 Location:Los Angeles |
Thanks, you saved me a trip to the dealer. Pat P pprend@msn.com |
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