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Does pulling battery reset oil service light interval?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by freeskier989, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:13 PM
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    freeskier989

    freeskier989 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Self explanatory. I recently had to take my battery out and was wondering why i havent had to reset my 5,000 mile service indicator as its been overdue since my last oil change.
     
  2. Mar 10, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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    CorrosiveTendency

    CorrosiveTendency When up to your nose in shit, keep your mouth shut

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    I think you answered your own question.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2014 at 7:06 PM
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    Touche. Touche. :)
     
  4. Mar 10, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    BamaToy1997

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    I am not sure why your light has not come on in the expected time. That being said, things such as oil life information are stored in EEPROM, not standard memory. This means that the information is not erased when the battery is disconnected.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    I am a regular TW reader with very limited mechanical knowledge and abilities and learn something everyday when reading posts such as the OP's with answers from guys like BamaToy97. I really appreciate you experts time and answers on this forum and always look forward to Bill's responses. Thanks again for your time.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2014 at 8:47 PM
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    Dustyroades

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    I don't know the answer to the OP's question, but then again my oil service light has never come on. I change my own oil and don't even know how to reset the light.
     
  7. Mar 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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    Now im more confused than ever. Wouldnt think it would affect something like that, i was thinking it was possible something with my ABS disable switch might have something to do with it (on a long shot). I kinda hope i dont have to deal with the reminder service light anymore though, that would be a good problem to have. :)
     
  8. Mar 12, 2014 at 1:46 AM
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    ZEROPILOT

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    I wish mine would forget to turn on! I change oil at 3,000 miles and don't NEED to be reminded.
     

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