Question 1

What does the A code mean on a Honda?

Accepted Answer

Code A means replace the engine oil. It is the minor oil-change service the Maintenance Minder requests based on remaining oil life, usually around every 6,000 to 7,500 miles of normal driving.

Question 2

What is Honda B service?

Accepted Answer

Code B means replace the engine oil and oil filter and perform a full inspection: front and rear brakes, steering and suspension components, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, fluid levels, exhaust, and fuel lines.

Question 3

What does B12 mean on a Honda Civic?

Accepted Answer

B12 combines main code B (oil, filter, and full inspection) with sub-codes 1 (rotate tires) and 2 (replace the engine air filter and cabin filter, and inspect the drive belt).

Question 4

What do the numbers 1 to 7 mean in a Honda service code?

Accepted Answer

1 = rotate tires; 2 = replace engine air filter and cabin filter, inspect drive belt; 3 = replace transmission fluid; 4 = replace spark plugs, timing belt (if equipped) and adjust valves; 5 = replace engine coolant; 6 = replace rear differential fluid; 7 = replace brake fluid.

Question 5

How do I reset the Honda Maintenance Minder?

Accepted Answer

With the ignition on (engine off), select the oil-life or maintenance display, then press and hold the SEL/RESET button or the display knob for about 10 seconds until the oil life resets to 100 percent. Only reset it after the service is actually done.

Honda Maintenance Minder Codes Explained