When the yellow sign show up, what?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jame, Mar 28, 2005.

  1. Jame

    Jame Guest

    I have used this accord 92 for a few year. The front panel in the
    "maintenance required" box next to odormeter appeared the yellow
    sign last week (it normally was green). It still runs regularly
    without any problem. Does anybody know what I need to do (beside
    bring it to a machanician)?
     
    Jame, Mar 28, 2005
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  2. Jame

    twfsa Guest

    Re-set it with the ignition key see owners manual.

    Tom
     
    twfsa, Mar 28, 2005
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  3. You're on the right track. Nothing is wrong with your car. It is just a
    reminder to have the routine service done. The service depends on what is
    due, but always includes oil change.

    There is no hurry - go ahead and do your usual driving. But do get it
    scheduled for the service. After a while the indicator will turn red - still
    nothing wrong but a reminder that the service can't be put off indefinitely.

    While you are having that done, have the mechanic determine when the timing
    belt was last changed. There may be an entry in your owner's manual, or you
    may have a receipt if you keep the car service records all together, or you
    may remember having to pay for it (the timing belt replacement isn't cheap.)
    Replacement of the timing belt every 90K miles is critical to keeping your
    car running. They will go beyond 90K miles (I was spooked to find the
    otherwise well-maintained '93 Accord I bought for my daughter had the
    original timing belt at 163K miles), but it becomes a bit more of a gamble
    every month. If the timing belt fails, your engine will probably be
    destroyed.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Mar 28, 2005
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  4. Jame

    Jame Guest

    Thank you, Mike and Tom.
     
    Jame, Mar 29, 2005
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