Maintenance Warning on 2000 GTX??

[Fastboat]

On my 2000 GTX Millenium a "Maintenance" message along with a red blinking light displays on screen immediately upon the starting of the engine. Just wondering what maintenance issues needs to be addressed..... thanks for info you all may have.

 

[Bills86e]

They will do that until the engine is running and the charging circuit takes over. Bill

 

[Fastboat]

Thanks Bill, I wasnt sure what that meant for it just started displaying this very recently.........thanks again.

 

[ckharry]

I've got very similar issue

Ive got the same problem on my GTX DI. Also, it won't go over about 3500RPM or 12-15 MPH. Beeping from monitor is inconsitstent or none at all.

When attaching the DESS, it gives normal 2 short beeps, and has normal display (no MAINT message) until it is started; then MAINT and red LED blink in the display. Runs only 3500 RPM max and a bit rough. I did a bit of troubleshooting and found fair spark on both front and back. When I pull the front plug wire, it acts the same. Pulling back plug wire - it won't start or run. The manual seems to indicate it may be a problem with the fuel injection system.
A guy who owned it before me said he took it to a dealer, who said it was the "CDI box". He didn't have the money; but i'm not convinced that is it ($1540 for and MPEM).
If I learn anything, I'll try to let you know too.