Codes:
When
the Maintenance Minder Indicator is on, a code or codes will be
displayed that indicate the main and sub items required at the time of
the oil change. As you can see below, the main criteria for a service
is either an A or B service, with corresponding numbers (1-6) that
indicate additional services required.
A Code:
Replace Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Drain Plug Washer, Check Fluids, Check
Tires, Check Lights, Test Battery, Reset Maintenance Minder
B Code:
Replace Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Drain Plug Washer, Service Front and
Rear Brakes and Check Thickness, Check Pads and Rotors, Check Calipers,
Check Parking Brake Adjustment, Inspect Tie-Rod Ends & Steering
Gear Box/Bolts, Check Rack Grease and Steering Linkage, Check Boots for
Damage and Leaking Grease, Check Fluid Lines for Damage and Leaks, Lube
Door Locks and Seals, Inspect Suspension Components, Check Bolts for
Tightness, Check Ball Joint Boots, Inspect Driveshaft Boots, Inspect
Brake Hoses and Lines, Check Master Cylinder and ABS Modulator, Inspect
all Fluids (Transmission, Power Steering, Brake, Engine Coolant),
Inspect Exhaust System, Check Catalytic Converter Heat Shields &
Exhaust Pipes & Muffler, Inspect Fuel Lines and Connections, Test
Battery, Reset Maintenance Minder
1: Rotate & Balance Tires, Check Inflation
2:
Replace Air Cleaner Element, Replace Dust/Pollen Filter, Inspect Drive
Belts, Check Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Indicator, Add Fuel System
Cleaner
3: Replace Transmission Fluid
4: Replace Spark Plugs, Inspect Valve Clearance, Replace Engine Drive Belts
5: Replace Engine Coolant
6: Replace Rear Differential Fluid
Additional Items: Brake Fluid Change (Every 3 Years), 4 Wheel Alignment
Example Codes:
A 1, 6 : Replace Oil, Oil Filter, etc, Rotate and Balance Tires & Check Inflation, Replace Rear Differential Fluid
B 2 : Replace
Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Drain Plug Washer, Service Front and Rear
Brakes and Check Thickness, Check Pads and Rotors, Check Calipers,
Check Parking Brake Adjustment, Inspect Tie-Rod Ends & Steering
Gear Box/Bolts, Check Rack Grease and Steering Linkage, Check Boots for
Damage and Leaking Grease, Check Fluid Lines for Damage and Leaks, Lube
Door Locks and Seals, Inspect Suspension Components, Check Bolts for
Tightness, Check Ball Joint Boots, Inspect Driveshaft Boots, Inspect
Brake Hoses and Lines, Check Master Cylinder and ABS Modulator, Inspect
all Fluids (Transmission, Power Steering, Brake, Engine Coolant),
Inspect Exhaust System, Check Catalytic Converter Heat Shields &
Exhaust Pipes & Muffler, Inspect Fuel Lines and Connections, Test
Battery, Reset Maintenance Minder, Replace
Air Cleaner Element, Replace Dust/Pollen Filter, Inspect Drive Belts,
Check Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Indicator, Add Fuel System Cleaner