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Hi folks, new to the forum. I have an 07 rx 350 with 38k miles on it. The maint required light is on but its not due for an oil change rotation etc. I hooked an obd scanner to it and no codes. I know how to reset the light but wanted to know why it came on. thanks for any help you can give.
Hi folks, new to the forum. I have an 07 rx 350 with 38k miles on it. The maint required light is on but its not due for an oil change rotation etc. I hooked an obd scanner to it and no codes. I know how to reset the light but wanted to know why it came on. thanks for any help you can give.
That maintenance required light comes on simply by odometer rotation. Every 5K miles or around that number it will come on. It doesn't monitor fluid longevity like BMWs where it measures contaminants on the oil and such. Its just a reminder light that you have traveled about 5K miles since the last time that reminder light was reset. Lexus recommended service interval is 5K miles, thus it comes on at around that time.
great, thanks now I don't have to stare at the maintenance light all the time. lol
As mentioned, you can reset that maintenance required reminder light, but keep in mind you are just resetting the counter back to zero, and about 5K miles later it will illuminate again.