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Master System Warning Light On

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 9bhs2012, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    9bhs2012

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    I purchased my 2016 Tacoma TRD OR on November 13. This morning what looks to be the "Master System Warning" Light came on, on my way to work. Haven't called the dealership yet. Any ideas what it could be? Just tripped 4500 miles this morning on the way to work, so maybe something to do with the 5k maintenance?
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    TacoBella

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    http://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/09/master-warning-light/
     
  3. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    9bhs2012

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    That's it, just in the amber/yellow color.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    Yeah, I will have to give them a call. Just thought I would check on here too.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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  6. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    Just what I needed, I just ran out to check it out. Light went off, I think it may have been related to tire pressure. Said I was running 29 psi in all 4 this morning, it got quite a bit colder here in VA this weekend. I will definitely keep an eye on it.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    It went on because you are at 4500 miles. Time for first service.
     
  8. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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    I don't think the 4 cylinder has the oil level sensor???
     
  9. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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    OP, at 4500 miles EXACTLY a light will come on the dash telling you that you are 500 miles from your FIRST service. I was on a trip 500 miles from home and I stopped for gas ... pulling out of the gas station, and I noticed the light on and thought something was wrong. I was going to find the closest dealership ... then I thought ... RTM ( Read The Manual)! I found it on page 514.

    Screenshot_2016-01-18-12-27-08.jpg
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    Hope not. Don't see or smell any smoke.
     
  11. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    :facepalm:
     
  12. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    Cool, that was my first guess. Thanks guys.
     
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  13. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Sorry to bump an old post, but I just got the same thing at 4,500 miles. Why am I only seeing the master warning light (exclamation inside of triangle) and not a maintenance required light? There is also no message under the message screen on the multi-function display.
     
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  14. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:37 AM
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    Maintenance light. Mine just kicked on a couple days ago too. Bottom of page 527...

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  15. Mar 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Thanks. That's got to be it. Just curious why the maintenance message doesn't show up. It says no messages when I go to that display.
     
  16. Mar 9, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    Ive noticed that as well. A few have come into work complaining about the warning light on with no message. The message comes on when first starting the truck but then goes away but leaves the warning light on and no message in that tab.
     
  17. Mar 9, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    Clicked on the thread thinking it was about the Sega Master System. I was disappointed.
     
  18. Mar 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    Mine did the same, but you will notice that when you start the truck you will get a short message that flashes up about maintenance being required. You can turn it off by navigating through the settings menus on the main big screen if I recall.
     
  19. Mar 9, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    If you go past the 5000 mile multiple, the System Messages display will stay lit, and indicate the maintenance is required. Also, the closer to the 5000 mile multiple, the longer the message will display at start of the vehicle.
     
  20. Mar 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    Went out after work to drive home and the light is no longer on. I never had a message on the display even when first starting.
     

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