What is the reason for the appearance of a small yellow wrench on the CRV?

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LeOmar
07/25/25 4:49pm
When the wrench light appears on the CRV's dashboard, it indicates that the vehicle has reached its scheduled maintenance date. The owner can go to a professional 4S shop to have it cleared. By connecting a specialized computer to the OBD interface, the wrench light can be easily cleared. Some vehicle models' maintenance lights cannot be cleared manually, so it is necessary to visit a professional repair shop for clearance. Relevant information about car maintenance is as follows: 1. Introduction: Car maintenance refers to the preventive work of regularly inspecting, cleaning, replenishing, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. 2. Maintenance scope: Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, and other maintenance areas.
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DelMartin
08/11/25 9:57pm
Last time when the little yellow wrench light came on in my CRV, it really confused me. Later I figured out it's mainly a maintenance reminder, like a countdown set by the system for oil and filter changes. It pops up when your mileage reaches the preset point by the manufacturer, just like your microwave 'dinging' to tell you the food is heated. But if it stays on right after maintenance, chances are the repair shop forgot to reset the car's computer - holding down the TRIP button on the dashboard for 15 seconds can clear it. However, if you notice reduced power or suddenly increased fuel consumption with the yellow wrench on, you should immediately check if the oxygen sensor or spark plugs are acting up. New cars usually trigger this reminder after driving about 7-8 thousand kilometers.
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