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My Acura 3.2 TL engine light came on

I noticed when I start my car there is a flashing light that says maintenance required. That went on for about 2 weeks. Now the engine stays on.

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Hi,welcome to fix ya. That light is there to remind you its time for service . it starts out flashing then when the service is past due it stays on solid . heres the reset procedure
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