Maintenence Required light won't turn off... - Toyota Yaris Forums

tooter · 04-10-2013, 09:31 PM

On my 2012, the Maintenance Required light started blinking as the 5,000 mile mark on the odometer approached, and then once past 5,000, it has stayed on ever since. So I know that it is a time triggered event. I have an OBDII code reader and there are no fault codes stored. While the reader can erase codes, it can't turn off the light.

Does anyone here know how to turn that light off.

Shroomster · 04-10-2013, 09:36 PM

Same as previous generation:
set the display to trip A.
turn key off.
Press and hold the trip button and turn the key to II (engine off) in the ignition.
the display will blink with dashes down to oooooo and the "maint. light" will be blinking as well.
once it returns to trip A release the button.
That is it.

Golddeenoh · 04-10-2013, 09:40 PM

the real question is did you actually change the oil before wanting the light to go away :P

tooter · 04-10-2013, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golddeenoh

the real question is did you actually change the oil before wanting the light to go away :P

I've done two changes in less than 5,000 miles as I'm anal about clean oil.

tooter · 04-10-2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shroomster

Same as previous generation:
set the display to trip A.
turn key off.
Press and hold the trip button and turn the key to II (engine off) in the ignition.
the display will blink with dashes down to oooooo and the "maint. light" will be blinking as well.
once it returns to trip A release the button.
That is it.

Thanks, shroom!

Your directions worked perfectly.

Golddeenoh · 04-10-2013, 09:56 PM

^ you just had to love on it right :P

Shroomster · 04-11-2013, 08:24 AM

You're welcome!

Amdkt7 · 04-11-2013, 09:31 AM

As I understand the first oil added to the engine when brand new is designed to aid in breaking in the engine. Changing the oil early is not going to help the break-in process. It is also a huge waste changing oil more often than the maintenance is scheduled for, unless subjected to harsh conditions. Today's oils in modern engines can work effectively for much longer then the maintenance schedule calls for, but period samples must be tested by a lab to confirm that it is still good, so most of us do the normal change anyway at 5K miles.

04-10-2013, 09:31 PM	#1
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	Maintenence Required light won't turn off... On my 2012, the Maintenance Required light started blinking as the 5,000 mile mark on the odometer approached, and then once past 5,000, it has stayed on ever since. So I know that it is a time triggered event. I have an OBDII code reader and there are no fault codes stored. While the reader can erase codes, it can't turn off the light. Does anyone here know how to turn that light off.

04-10-2013, 09:36 PM	#2
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	Same as previous generation: set the display to trip A. turn key off. Press and hold the trip button and turn the key to II (engine off) in the ignition. the display will blink with dashes down to oooooo and the "maint. light" will be blinking as well. once it returns to trip A release the button. That is it. __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

04-10-2013, 09:40 PM	#3
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	the real question is did you actually change the oil before wanting the light to go away :P __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

04-10-2013, 09:56 PM	#6
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	^ you just had to love on it right :P __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

04-11-2013, 08:24 AM	#7
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	You're welcome! __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

04-11-2013, 09:31 AM	#8
Amdkt7 Returning to Toyota Drives: 2013 L 3dr MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 154	As I understand the first oil added to the engine when brand new is designed to aid in breaking in the engine. Changing the oil early is not going to help the break-in process. It is also a huge waste changing oil more often than the maintenance is scheduled for, unless subjected to harsh conditions. Today's oils in modern engines can work effectively for much longer then the maintenance schedule calls for, but period samples must be tested by a lab to confirm that it is still good, so most of us do the normal change anyway at 5K miles.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Maint Required light blinking after startup	brg88tx	DIY / Maintenance / Service	20	10-22-2016 08:56 PM
How many more miles can you drive when the maintenance required light starts flashing	dante2086	DIY / Maintenance / Service	3	12-14-2010 07:24 PM
Will local bay area members please stand up!	YarisSedan	California	264	07-28-2009 11:53 PM
test fit 06-07 Yaris 4 door fog light	winson	California	15	01-13-2009 08:25 PM