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how do you remove maintenance light?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SupremeDeluxe, May 23, 2012.

  1. May 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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    SupremeDeluxe

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    Hello everyone,

    My "maintenance required" light came on in my truck. It is a 05 Tacoma Prerunner SR5 that is a 2.4L 5 speed manual. I tried unhooking the battery but it is still there and can't seem to get rid of it. Any suggestions?
     
  2. May 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    BulletToothTony

    BulletToothTony You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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  3. May 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    ImpulseRed008

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    myname150

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    1.) Turn the truck off and take the key out
    2.) Push and hold the button for the odometer with one hand
    3.) Put the key into the ignition with your other hand and turn the key to the "ON" position...do not start your truck.
    4.) You'll see something like this: "--------" show up on the odometer read out.
    5.) Wait for all the dashes go away and then shut off the truck.
    6.) If you want, start your truck and it should no longer be there. The Maintenance Required light has now been reset for another 5,000 miles from your current odometer readout.
     
  6. May 26, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    monti

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    none yet...
    Thanks!!
     
  7. May 27, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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    thanks everyone. i was able to turn the light off.
     
  8. May 27, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

    NelsonTacoma This is my derpawayinator!!!!!

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    Hopefully you did this after changing your oil. That's what the light is there to remind you to do.
     

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