I have tried to get an anwser for this question in a couple of related threads but havent seen anything definitive.

Does re-setting the MID (oil life) before the service sign (@ like 50% or 40% etc) reset the other services like air filter change, coolant change etc.. ?

Also has any one recieved a MID sign for cabin filter change or something in the middle of your oil cycle? I am of the opinion that the MID "bundles up" services and shows them all when the oil cycle reaches 15%.

 

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Interesting question... maybe our resident Acura tech (nick04tl) can answer this for us.

 

This will explain what happens to the other services items when you reset the MID before the service due message appears.

From the service manual, page 3-6: (NOTE: This information is not in the owners manual.

So this means if you change your oil before the 15% Service Due Soon is displayed, and you go to reset the display, if there are other items to be serviced, they will show up on the display, and if you clear the display the MID will take this to mean that you performed the required service.

To clear the display:
After you get that service screen hold the reset/select for another 10 seconds.
It will then ask you if you want to reset.
Press the reset/select or the YES button (I forget which), and the MID will be reset

The statement from the service manual is a little vague, and I think they meant to say that if other items require service, the message "Service Due Soon" will be displayed, since if there is nothing else requiring service there would be no need for the message.

 

Now we are talking...Thanks Ron this makes perfect sense. I think this is good info for the 3G garage if other people and mods agree.

 

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