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Yota #1 · 06-19-2008, 11:45 PM

, just hit 12,000 miles, and I noticed upon starting the truck the light will flash then go out, anyone have some info on this, or do I need to bring it into the shop? I recently removed my carbon filter in the air intake, could this be the culprit, or is it coincidence?

08CREWMAXO · 06-19-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yota #1

, just hit 12,000 miles, and I noticed upon starting the truck the light will flash then go out, anyone have some info on this, or do I need to bring it into the shop? I recently removed my carbon filter in the air intake, could this be the culprit, or is it coincidence?

The carbon filter removal will not trigger the light, after I read Dez's post I contacted my service writer and he explained that it traps fuel vapors after the motor is turned off and it won't hurt anything to remove it.

jbk23 · 06-20-2008, 08:23 AM

If you got your first oil change early it will come on early it does this on my 06Dc if I get the oil changed early for long trips that will take me before my next oil change I go a head and get it changed. Get keep riding until it's time for a oil change on the sticker and then take it in and the dealer will reset it.

ramoine · 06-20-2008, 11:10 AM

Maintenance Required Indicator Light

2008_CrewMax · 06-20-2008, 11:17 AM

light for maintenance only comes on at 5k intervals for oil change .. i'd just take it into the shop and have them diagnose

Yota #1 · 06-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Thanks everyone for posting, I guess i'll bring it in for a check up, i'll post the results. If you were to reset it, chances are, if something were wrong, it should come on again? Funny this is the first time i've seen this light, and i've done all my own oil changes

2008_CrewMax · 06-20-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yota #1

Thanks everyone for posting, I guess i'll bring it in for a check up, i'll post the results. If you were to reset it, chances are, if something were wrong, it should come on again? Funny this is the first time i've seen this light, and i've done all my own oil changes

yea if you turn it off and something is seriously wrong, it will come back on

SybErkRimInAL · 06-20-2008, 06:56 PM

Mine did this the other day as well and it hasn't happened since. I only have 4.7k on my truck and have yet to change the oil.

Mickey · 06-20-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

Mine did this the other day as well and it hasn't happened since. I only have 4.7k on my truck and have yet to change the oil.

Way to keep your mileage down.... Ohh by the way congrats on your 1,000 posts....

iamnid · 06-21-2008, 03:17 AM

it does it as you approach the 5,000 mile interval for an oil change. Then, when you get really close, it just stays on all the time. That's all it is... your engine isn't throwing a code or anything. There is actually a way to reset it outlined in the owner's manual... but then you might forget to get an oil change.. .right?

Cyprex · 06-21-2008, 03:25 AM

I had mine changed at 3K, I couldnt bare to think of dirty break in oil in her for 5k miles.

Mickey · 06-21-2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by iamnid

it does it as you approach the 5,000 mile interval for an oil change. Then, when you get really close, it just stays on all the time. That's all it is... your engine isn't throwing a code or anything. There is actually a way to reset it outlined in the owner's manual... but then you might forget to get an oil change.. .right?

Sometimes the mechanic forgets to reset it. It happened on the wife's Prius. She had her oil change before the light came on and it came on like it shoul have.

larrymooreiii · 07-15-2008, 09:20 PM

Hey all,

It is easy to reset the Maint warning light. Turn your ignition to on, set the odometer to Trip A turn your ignition off. The hold the Trip button in and turn your ignition back on. Your Trip option will show all 00000's and then say maint rest or something like that. It is in the owners manual as well.

parsons2678 · 07-26-2008, 06:15 AM

this light is nothing but a reminder that you need to change your oil......read the owners manual and it will explain how to shut it off

Andres · 07-26-2008, 08:25 AM

I never thought it was so simple to reset this light in the dash. I don't have it on, but something like this happened on my last vehicle as well.

06-19-2008, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yota #1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16	maintenence required light came on , just hit 12,000 miles, and I noticed upon starting the truck the light will flash then go out, anyone have some info on this, or do I need to bring it into the shop? I recently removed my carbon filter in the air intake, could this be the culprit, or is it coincidence?

06-20-2008, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
jbk23 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Macon Georgia Posts: 633	If you got your first oil change early it will come on early it does this on my 06Dc if I get the oil changed early for long trips that will take me before my next oil change I go a head and get it changed. Get keep riding until it's time for a oil change on the sticker and then take it in and the dealer will reset it. __________________ 2008 Crewmax Black LTD or X-SP Crew max which I don't know haven't signed paper work on LTD yet looking hard on X-SP.

06-20-2008, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,724	Maintenance Required Indicator Light __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

06-20-2008, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,445	light for maintenance only comes on at 5k intervals for oil change .. i'd just take it into the shop and have them diagnose __________________ White Tundra Club Member #2

06-20-2008, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yota #1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16	light Thanks everyone for posting, I guess i'll bring it in for a check up, i'll post the results. If you were to reset it, chances are, if something were wrong, it should come on again? Funny this is the first time i've seen this light, and i've done all my own oil changes

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06-20-2008, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,836	Mine did this the other day as well and it hasn't happened since. I only have 4.7k on my truck and have yet to change the oil. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

06-21-2008, 03:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
iamnid Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32	it does it as you approach the 5,000 mile interval for an oil change. Then, when you get really close, it just stays on all the time. That's all it is... your engine isn't throwing a code or anything. There is actually a way to reset it outlined in the owner's manual... but then you might forget to get an oil change.. .right?

06-21-2008, 03:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cyprex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 154	I had mine changed at 3K, I couldnt bare to think of dirty break in oil in her for 5k miles. __________________ 07 5.7L Sky Silver Double Cab -EGR Vents/Bug guard -TRD Sway bar -Corsa Touring Exhaust -Charcoal filter delete

07-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
larrymooreiii Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	Hey all, It is easy to reset the Maint warning light. Turn your ignition to on, set the odometer to Trip A turn your ignition off. The hold the Trip button in and turn your ignition back on. Your Trip option will show all 00000's and then say maint rest or something like that. It is in the owners manual as well.

07-26-2008, 06:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
parsons2678 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	maintenace required this light is nothing but a reminder that you need to change your oil......read the owners manual and it will explain how to shut it off

07-26-2008, 08:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,231	I never thought it was so simple to reset this light in the dash. I don't have it on, but something like this happened on my last vehicle as well. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step AirAid Intake Crome: Handles, Grill, Mirror Covers

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