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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rhody76, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    Anyone know the most common reasons why the "maint req" light might be on? Its a 2011 and I've only got 18K miles on the truck and oil was changed 2K miles ago. The light just came on today.

    Its still under warranty so I will take it in to be looked at next week but I was wondering if others had this light come on and what it turned out to be?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    I'm guessing they forgot to reset the light.
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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    It's just the oil change reminder light. Flashes for 10 seconds at 4500 miles and stays steady on after 5k miles after reset. There's a way to reset it and it;s in the manual. If you had the oil changed 2k miles ago you could leave it on for another 3k and the oil is changed or rest it yourself and remember to get the oil changed in 3k.

    There is no way it knows the condition of the oil and is solely dependent on miles after manual reset.

    Here's a link to a write up I did.

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...eneration-tacomas-reset-maint-reqd-light.html
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    There is a section in the manual this lists causes and meanings of all dash lights.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    You guys have an idiot light for maintenance ?
     
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  6. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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    Well, we have a Canadian so he can feel important.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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    TheMaster

    I know
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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    He's the token mod to satisfy diversity.
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    It's just an oil change reminder light.
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    I thought that was Ms Airman Jaime or Priss4x4 , Jeep owner

    :notsure:
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2013 at 8:59 PM
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    We have Taco owners, Tundra owners, 4Runner owners, Jeep owners and a Canadian. Bob's got it covered.

    Still haven't figured out the regular membership though. Some are kept around because they think highly of themselves and pretend to know a thing or two about F1.:D
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    Oh , ya , Utard
     
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  13. Apr 27, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    Boy you're dense! No, you!!!!
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    Me wut ?
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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    DUDE YOUR TRUCK IS GONNA BLOW UP! JK its just oil.
     
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  16. Apr 28, 2013 at 3:04 AM
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    I really wish these trucks came with a book or something that explains the basic functions of the vehicle for the owner. It could be called an "owner's manual" or something like that...
     
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    Went to dealer today as am still under no cost service plan. Last discussion with Writer was how great 0-20w synthetic Toyota oil is..and its recommended to change at 10K. I'm not comfortable with that and change it at 5k. However the point is why the inconsistency? Recommended change at 10k but trip the light every 5k..hmm?? Not to impressed with this "feature".
     
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  18. Aug 30, 2013 at 6:26 AM
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