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[scottish007]

Simple question, but how do I turn off the "Maint Reqd" light on my ES 330? Thanks.

[es3doubleO]

Do you have navigation??

[scottish007]

Unfortunately, no.

[steviej]

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

[amf1932]

Hey Steve-

That's a great tip! I never realized it was so simple. Thanks.

[steviej]

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

[amf1932]

I really don't know if the '03 has this light.....I'll have to check further.

[scottish007]

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.

[iammikey]

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.

[Unlisted]

tthe maintenance lights started on the 04's possibly 03 on the lx/ls

[steviej]

Unlisted is right. the 02 ain't got it.

steviej

[Rence]

Just tried it on my 04 RX330 and it worked....Thanks!

[RXwhippets]

That's a GREAT tip. Are there any other cool tricks I can perform by mashing dash buttons?

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

[geonia]

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

[pprend]

Thanks, you saved me a trip to the dealer.

Pat P
pprend@msn.com