Originally Posted by FrOzEnSoLiD
Im not sure about a 97 accord, but on my 93 accord their is a little slot next to the maintainance light. You stick the master key into the slot and the light turns green. Every 3000 miles though, it turns orange to let you know you need an oil change. Hope it works!!!
i hope he doesn't have a 97 or earlier, because if he is having trouble with that method, he shouldn't be driving.
listen to dirtdiggler, every owner's manual has the procedure. always go to that first, then search, then post.