I have a Toyota Tacoma and the maintenance light just came on. I’ve completed the scheduled maintenance, but I’m not sure how to turn off the maintenance light on my Tacoma. Can anyone provide instructions or tips on how to reset or turn off the maintenance light? I will appreciate all the guidance you can offer.
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To turn off the maintenance light on a Toyota Tacoma, follow these steps:
- Turn the ignition on without starting the engine.
- Press and hold the Trip/ODO button.
- While holding the button, turn the ignition off and on again.
- Keep holding the button until the odometer shows zero. The light should reset.
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What year is your Tacoma first? Because older models and new models have different functionalities.
But you can check this video out to see if you can get help.
When I first encountered the maintenance light on my Toyota Tacoma, I was unsure how to reset it after completing scheduled maintenance. After some research and trial, I found that the process varies slightly depending on the Tacoma’s model year. For newer models, typically 2005 and later, the reset involves turning the key to the “On” position without starting the engine, then pressing and holding the trip meter reset button until the maintenance light turns off. For older models, you might need to locate and press a small reset button near the odometer. Following the specific steps outlined in the owner’s manual or searching online forums dedicated to Tacoma maintenance helped me successfully reset the maintenance light without needing a trip to the dealership.
Some cars have a random pattern of buttons to switch off, while others require the use of a dealer’s computer. Also depends on why the light is turned on. If it is for oil, the instructions should specify. If that doesn’t work, you have another problem.