Hey guys- Heading home today and my maint. light blinks on 7 or 8 times. Car is running normal- should i take it in? Will a diagnostic find anything for a maint. light? Thanks

 

You will find that you are in need of an oil change.

 

hey hanks- just changed it 2 monyhs ago but ill check it out.

 

technically everytime you do your oil change your suppose to reset the light, cuz that light ist basically a timer, but no need to take it in if you feel your car is running fine

 

Here you go - Courtesy of xviper

To reset the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light (As indicated by the light that says, "MAINT REQU'D"):
- Have key inserted in ignition but in the OFF or LOCKED position.
- Push and hold the trip reset button on the right bottom corner of your gauge clutster.
- Turn key to full ON position and continue holding the button till the light goes off.
-(This part has been added for those who are impatient or who have the light only at the "blinking" stage and not yet solid.) KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTON FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO BE SURE OF A POSITIVE RESET. Or maybe just be patient and wait till the light is on all the time before doing this.
- (Some manuals may be a bit off in that they do not tell you to turn the key to the ON position.)