Insight Seat Covers from Japan say Insight.

--- In honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com, "philip5488" <philip5488@...> wrote:
>
> 2000-2006 Insights are the same parts, except tranny, and auto AC.
>
> My brother-in-law works for Nissan and has traveled to Japan.  I told him to
ship me a pair of the red seat covers on his next trip there.  That was 9 years
ago, almost 200,000 miles.
>
> I'll look into the wet Okole covers as well.
>

2000-2006 Insights are the same parts, except tranny, and auto AC.

My brother-in-law works for Nissan and has traveled to Japan.  I told him to
ship me a pair of the red seat covers on his next trip there.  That was 9 years
ago, almost 200,000 miles.

I'll look into the wet Okole covers as well.

Those upholstery clips are replaceable and they wear out. Any car part
store will have them cheap - like under a buck.

Laboriously tapped out on an iPhone keypad.

On Nov 22, 2009, at 8:11 AM, Eric van Straten <icvanstra@...>
wrote:

> Guys,
>
> The piece of trim that covers the roof support just fell off this
> week.  It is the piece that goes from the dash to the roof.
>
> It appears to be wedged in at the bottom and that is the only thing
> that kept it from completely falling off.
>
> I have tried pushing it back into place, there are are a couple of
> knobs covered in blue plastic that have corresponding holes in the
> metal.  They are not going in and I'm wondering if I'm just not
> pushing hard enough.
>
> Thanks,
> eric
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Message archives, photos & more are at our home page:
> http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid
>
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>
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>
> To report this post to a moderator:
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>
>
>

Guys,

The piece of trim that covers the roof support just fell off this week.  It is
the piece that goes from the dash to the roof.

It appears to be wedged in at the bottom and that is the only thing that kept it
from completely falling off.

I have tried pushing it back into place, there are are a couple of knobs covered
in blue plastic that have corresponding holes in the metal.  They are not going
in and I'm wondering if I'm just not pushing hard enough.

Thanks,
eric


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All,

Here is what I've found from your suggestions (and thank you for the
suggestions!).  Both the majestic website and the honda website only list the
5MT transmission for the 2002 model year.  My red 2002 #1346 (not sure on the
number now - haven't had my coffee) is definitely the CVT.

Majestic honda:
209509    - 188.38 - Seat back
209516    - 184.59 - Seat bottom
of course plus S/H/T

The estore.honda.com website had it listed for MSRP of about $80 more on each.

Liked the idea of looking at the junk yard.  Started looking around my area for
one and figured out the cost of travel, my time, cost of the part, and making
the big assumption that the seat cover at the junkyard is in good shape.... just
may not be worth it.

The Wet Okole option is looking the best.  May take three weeks to get here. 
Choosing the basic seat cover it is $255 with shipping.  Plus this is for both
seats.

....

Now that I'm putting some money into this car for things that are worn out,
maybe it's time to finally upgrade the stereo.  The left speaker only works
randomly...  Back when I bought this car I would never have thought I would
still have it now.  Definitely the longest I've ever owned a vehicle.  Probably
a mix of buying a great vehicle and growing up (not wanting to replace them so
quickly "just because").  Would love to be able to play a CD or my MP3 player in
the car without a spidersnest of wires to do the conversion.

Thanks,
eric

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Right and left covers look interchangeable but, are listed as different part
numbers  $185+.

  I would try searching online for Honda Dealers.  I have ordered parts from a
Majestic one in Texas.  Pretty quick to ship if it is in stock.


--- In honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com, "icvanstra" <icvanstra@...> wrote:
>
> first - if this has been covered previously I apologize, Yahoo!Groups is not
returning anything when I search for "seat cover"
>
> Since changing jobs a couple years ago I am now in and out of my car a lot
more every day.  I've been watching two particular spots on the drivers seat
that is wearing much faster.  Then yesterday I noticed that I've actually worn a
hole in the seat cover.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions for replacement seat covers?
>
> Thanks,
> eric
>

On Nov 21, 2009, at 4:48 PM, Art Isbell wrote:

> If you don't require original seat covers or you can't find any at a
> junk yard, Wet Okole makes a very nice set of custom-fit Insight seat
> covers.
>

	 Yahoo's groups software stripped the link from my posting.  The Wet
Okole seat covers are described at
<http://www.wetokole.com/honda_insight_seat_covers_front.html
  >.

Aloha,
Art Isbell
2000 Insight A/C #559

On Nov 21, 2009, at 2:42 PM, Ron Hansen wrote:

> They're easy. You need hog ring pliers and about 20 rings. Get a seat
> from a junkyard, take off the cover and wash it- they're machine
> wasable.
>

> On Nov 21, 2009, at 11:18 AM, "icvanstra" <icvanstra@...> wrote:
>

>> > Does anyone have suggestions for replacement seat covers?


	 If you don't require original seat covers or you can't find any at a
junk yard, Wet Okole makes a very nice set of custom-fit Insight seat
covers.

Aloha,
Art Isbell
2000 Insight A/C #559





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I just had the "start clutch" replaced on my 2003 HCH (about the same
number of miles), to fix what sounds like the same problem.  With my
car, they had "burnished the transmission" a few times over the years
to fix "transmission judder" which occurred while accelerating at low
speeds.  With this problem, I got the same kind of feel in the
transmission, but only from a dead stop.  The start clutch replacement
worked perfectly.

Garin

They're easy. You need hog ring pliers and about 20 rings. Get a seat
from a junkyard, take off the cover and wash it- they're machine
wasable.

Laboriously tapped out on an iPhone keypad.

On Nov 21, 2009, at 11:18 AM, "icvanstra" <icvanstra@...> wrote:

> first - if this has been covered previously I apologize, Yahoo!
> Groups is not returning anything when I search for "seat cover"
>
> Since changing jobs a couple years ago I am now in and out of my car
> a lot more every day.  I've been watching two particular spots on
> the drivers seat that is wearing much faster.  Then yesterday I
> noticed that I've actually worn a hole in the seat cover.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions for replacement seat covers?
>
> Thanks,
> eric
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Message archives, photos & more are at our home page:
> http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid
>
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> http://www.insightcentral.net
>
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>
> To report this post to a moderator:
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>
>
>

If it's an automatic try changing the transmission fluid, if that doesn't help
the start clutch could be wearing out.

--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Sara Ray <sarachristine10@...> wrote:

From: Sara Ray <sarachristine10@...>
Subject: [honda-hybrid] Assist shaking at start
To: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Jami Ray" <gardenofbeats@...>
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 2:08 PM







 









       Hello All!!

My husband and I are new Honda Hybrid owners and I was wondering if I could turn
to you for ideas. We just bought a 2003 Civic hybrid. The car was rebuilt but
done well (according to two mechanics). It only has 88K.

 

We took it to a Honda specialist mechanic this week and he has not worked on
hybrids before (well, only one). Our car shakes when we first step on the gas
from a stopped position, when the Assist is kicking in.

 

Our mechanic told us that he talked to other Honda guys that have dealt with
hybrids and they say this is normal.

 

Has your hybrid honda done this? Is this normal? It is not bad or loud, just
really noticeable to the driver. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Sara



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first - if this has been covered previously I apologize, Yahoo!Groups is not
returning anything when I search for "seat cover"

Since changing jobs a couple years ago I am now in and out of my car a lot more
every day.  I've been watching two particular spots on the drivers seat that is
wearing much faster.  Then yesterday I noticed that I've actually worn a hole in
the seat cover.

Does anyone have suggestions for replacement seat covers?

Thanks,
eric

Hello All!!
My husband and I are new Honda Hybrid owners and I was wondering if I could turn
to you for ideas. We just bought a 2003 Civic hybrid. The car was rebuilt but
done well (according to two mechanics). It only has 88K.
 
We took it to a Honda specialist mechanic this week and he has not worked on
hybrids before (well, only one). Our car shakes when we first step on the gas
from a stopped position, when the Assist is kicking in.
 
Our mechanic told us that he talked to other Honda guys that have dealt with
hybrids and they say this is normal.
 
Has your hybrid honda done this? Is this normal? It is not bad or loud, just
really noticeable to the driver. Any suggestions?
 
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Sara




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I bought the last front set months back.  Only use them when we take her out on
the town.

--- In honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com, "mr_melvis" <tmavis@...> wrote:
>
> Good Morning (at least it is here)!
>
> I have been stymied in my attempt to replace my 2000 Insight OEM floor mats
(spcifically the driver side which has a wear hole in it from my heel).   All
contacts to dealers, parts companies, etc. say the part has been discontinued
(Honda part numbers: 08P15-S3Y-100 [Driver Side], and 08P15-S3Y-100 [Passenger
Side]).  I have been told that the grommet placement had changed after the 2000
model year, and I would not be able to use the later model year mats that are
currently available.  Anyone have any knowledge of, or feedback regarding those
mats?
>
> All replies are greatly appreciated!
>
> mr_melvis
> 108,432 miles @ 61.4 mpg lifetime
>

I bought a large pot of Silicone Grease to do all the Insight annoying rattles
squeaks on my three cars.

1) Noisy dry front suspension bushes (Sorted!!)

2) Slow windows  (Sorted)

3) Squeaky trim (Sorted)

4) On bolts and braid after replacement earth straps fitted. (Sorted)

Useful for loads of things.  A 500ml pot will last a lifetime.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-Grease-500ml-pot-water-food-industry-grade_W0QQit\
emZ310167796034

Thanks for the reply Sheafe!  Happy motoring.  Fred in Michigan.



   _____

From: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com [mailto:honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Sheafe EWING
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:34 PM
To: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com; FRed Kaluza
Subject: [honda-hybrid] Re: Digest Number 2660 Message 2c






Insight Central has been the place where most of the
worthwhile information about the Insight has been stored.

( http://www.InsightC <http://www.InsightCentral.net> entral.net )

Only problem with the site..... becoming a member has been
problematic for some.

(Which is not to say there hasn't been a lot of important/good stuff
appear here, however.)

The predecessor to honda-hybrids (honda-insight@
<mailto:honda-insight%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com)
also contained a considerable number of discussions that helped owners
understand the unique characteristics of the Insight. Not to mention
helping them negotiate with recalcitrant dealerships over battery-
related issues.

But, aside from InsightCentral, I know of no effort to archive or
consolidate the information about the early (2000-2008) Insights.

Sheafe Ewing
'00 Insight #2360
(now @ 49 k mi)

>2c. Re: 2000 Insight grounding cable from air cleaner housing to behind
> Posted by: "Fred Kaluza" fkaluza@sbcglobal.
<mailto:fkaluza%40sbcglobal.net> net fkaluza
> Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:23 pm ((PST))
>
> Art.(or for that matter anyone else), is anyone aware of an
>effort by anyone or maybe even something that's been done already regarding
>an Insight archive? I mean, the original G1 Insight has effectively been
>around for 10 years now and NO ONE has yet produced another auto that holds
>up as well to the elements or gets anywhere close to the MPG.
>
>
>
> This car is destined to become a true classic from many vantage
>points including its rarity. How much longer until we see a "coffee table"
>book or better yet, a composite assemblage of the knowledge and experiences
>from owners, dealers and the various add-on experimenters?
>
>
>
> I think combing through all the posts alone from list members
>and compiling the data would create a "must-have" almanac for Insight G1
>owners and collectors as long as it coverers everything from engine reset
>codes to arm rest options to recalls and battery pack ventilation, MIMA,
>solar mods etc. Given the audience, perhaps the book could include sections
>on the Asian and European models as well including paint schemes etc. Just
>an idea.Fred in Michigan 2000 Citrus 99898 Miles
>



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Insight Central  has been the place where most of the
worthwhile information about the Insight has been stored.

( http://www.InsightCentral.net )

Only problem with the site..... becoming a member has been
problematic for some.

(Which is not to say there hasn't been a lot of important/good stuff
appear here, however.)

The predecessor to honda-hybrids  (honda-insight@yahoogroups.com)
also contained a considerable number of discussions that helped owners
understand the unique characteristics of the Insight.  Not to mention
helping them negotiate with recalcitrant dealerships over battery-
related issues.

But, aside from InsightCentral,  I know of no effort to archive or
consolidate the information about the early (2000-2008) Insights.

Sheafe Ewing
'00 Insight #2360
(now @ 49 k mi)




>2c. Re: 2000 Insight grounding cable from air cleaner housing to behind
>    Posted by: "Fred Kaluza" fkaluza@... fkaluza
>    Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:23 pm ((PST))
>
>            Art…(or for that matter anyone else), is anyone aware of an
>effort by anyone or maybe even something that’s been done already regarding
>an Insight archive?  I mean, the original G1 Insight has effectively been
>around for 10 years now and NO ONE has yet produced another auto that holds
>up as well to the elements or gets anywhere close to the MPG.
>
>
>
>            This car is destined to become a true classic from many vantage
>points including its rarity.  How much longer until we see a “coffee table”
>book or better yet, a composite assemblage of the knowledge and experiences
>from owners, dealers and the various add-on experimenters?
>
>
>
>            I think combing through all the posts alone from list members
>and compiling the data would create a “must-have” almanac for Insight G1
>owners and collectors as long as it coverers everything from engine reset
>codes to arm rest options to recalls and battery pack ventilation, MIMA,
>solar mods etc.  Given the audience, perhaps the book could include sections
>on the Asian and European models as well including paint schemes etc.  Just
>an idea…Fred in Michigan 2000 Citrus 99898 Miles
>

A few years ago I noticed mine getting quite corroded.  Around that time I had
seen a posting either here or on the Honda-Insight forum about using a specific
type of starter motor cable available from Canadian Tire.  Since my youngest
sister lives in Canada I asked he to check and see if she could get me two of
them.  She did and I replaced both ground straps with those cables (I did have
to order a longer screw from Honda for one of the chassis connections).  They
have been in several years now and no broken wires or any wear has been noticed
by me.  Smartest PM I have done so far.

Robert,
Silver, '00-#4581

--- In honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com, Dave Salman <mscasa@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from the side
> of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant overflow
> reservoir?
>
> I noticed this morning that this cable is broken on my 2000 Insight.
>
> See 2 photos at    http://www.flickr.com/photos/44643782@N05/?saved=1
>
> The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
> something I need to fix.
>
> Dave
> Durham NC
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Art…(or for that matter anyone else), is anyone aware of an
effort by anyone or maybe even something that’s been done already regarding
an Insight archive?  I mean, the original G1 Insight has effectively been
around for 10 years now and NO ONE has yet produced another auto that holds
up as well to the elements or gets anywhere close to the MPG.



             This car is destined to become a true classic from many vantage
points including its rarity.  How much longer until we see a “coffee table”
book or better yet, a composite assemblage of the knowledge and experiences
from owners, dealers and the various add-on experimenters?



             I think combing through all the posts alone from list members
and compiling the data would create a “must-have” almanac for Insight G1
owners and collectors as long as it coverers everything from engine reset
codes to arm rest options to recalls and battery pack ventilation, MIMA,
solar mods etc.  Given the audience, perhaps the book could include sections
on the Asian and European models as well including paint schemes etc.  Just
an idea…Fred in Michigan 2000 Citrus 99898 Miles



   _____

From: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com [mailto:honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Art Isbell
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 2:30 PM
To: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [honda-hybrid] 2000 Insight grounding cable from air cleaner
housing to behind coolant overflow reservoir





On Nov 15, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Dave Salman wrote:

> Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from
> the side
> of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant
> overflow
> reservoir?
>

A number of sensors on the engine as well as the ignition assume that
the engine block has a low-resistance connection to electrical ground
which is the body of the car (the negative terminal of the 12 v.
battery connects to the body). This is true of all cars, not just the
Insight. But the engine-transmission unit is typically mounted to the
body by shock-absorbing rubber mounts which are poor electrical
conductors. So ground straps between the body and the engine and
transmission are usually installed. If these ground straps break, the
ground connection to the body can be, but isn't necessarily, poor.
This can cause sensors to report incorrect readings which can cause
all sorts of possibly difficult to diagnose problems.

> The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
> something I need to fix.
>

You should fix it because the ground connection may not remain good
enough.

Aloha,
Art Isbell
2000 Insight A/C #559



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I had a customer who's Insight's starter wouldn't work due to a bad
grounding strap. He was installing a junction board in place of his
battery and was convinced I had sent him a bad board.

Laboriously tapped out on an iPhone keypad.

On Nov 16, 2009, at 2:29 PM, Art Isbell <anon1@...> wrote:

> On Nov 15, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Dave Salman wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from
>> the side
>> of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant
>> overflow
>> reservoir?
>>
>
>    A number of sensors on the engine as well as the ignition assume
> that
> the engine block has a low-resistance connection to electrical ground
> which is the body of the car (the negative terminal of the 12 v.
> battery connects to the body).  This is true of all cars, not just the
> Insight.  But the engine-transmission unit is typically mounted to the
> body by shock-absorbing rubber mounts which are poor electrical
> conductors.  So ground straps between the body and the engine and
> transmission are usually installed.  If these ground straps break, the
> ground connection to the body can be, but isn't necessarily, poor.
> This can cause sensors to report incorrect readings which can cause
> all sorts of possibly difficult to diagnose problems.
>
>> The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
>> something I need to fix.
>>
>
>
>    You should fix it because the ground connection may not remain good
> enough.
>
> Aloha,
> Art Isbell
> 2000 Insight A/C #559
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Message archives, photos & more are at our home page:
> http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/honda-hybrid
>
> Honda Insight FAQs and Information:
> http://www.insightcentral.net
>
> To report this post to a moderator:
> honda-hybrid-owner@yahoogroups.com
> .insightcentral.net
>
> To report this post to a moderator:
> honda-hybrid-owner@yahoogroups.com
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

On Nov 15, 2009, at 10:59 AM, Dave Salman wrote:

> Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from
> the side
> of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant
> overflow
> reservoir?
>

	 A number of sensors on the engine as well as the ignition assume that
the engine block has a low-resistance connection to electrical ground
which is the body of the car (the negative terminal of the 12 v.
battery connects to the body).  This is true of all cars, not just the
Insight.  But the engine-transmission unit is typically mounted to the
body by shock-absorbing rubber mounts which are poor electrical
conductors.  So ground straps between the body and the engine and
transmission are usually installed.  If these ground straps break, the
ground connection to the body can be, but isn't necessarily, poor.
This can cause sensors to report incorrect readings which can cause
all sorts of possibly difficult to diagnose problems.

> The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
> something I need to fix.
>


	 You should fix it because the ground connection may not remain good
enough.

Aloha,
Art Isbell
2000 Insight A/C #559

--- In honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com, Dave Salman <mscasa@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from the side
> of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant overflow
> reservoir?
>
> I noticed this morning that this cable is broken on my 2000 Insight.
>
> See 2 photos at    http://www.flickr.com/photos/44643782@N05/?saved=1
>
> The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
> something I need to fix.

I noticed mine was corroded and broken in the middle when I installed my block
heater a few weeks ago.  I haven't noticed any side effects yet.  I just twisted
the 2 pieces together.  I intend to replace it but haven't yet.

> Dave
> Durham NC

Mike in Cleveland, OH

If you can look back 2 or3 years in these postings someone had a problem with
this cable and thought that the IMA system was not working right because of too
much resistance in the cable. You seem to have proved that is not true, but
still it would be a good idea to replace it, since Honda wanted to have  a
ground between engine and  frame.
 ed

--- On Sun, 11/15/09, Dave Salman <mscasa@...> wrote:


From: Dave Salman <mscasa@...>
Subject: [honda-hybrid] 2000 Insight grounding cable from air cleaner housing to
behind coolant overflow reservoir
To: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:59 AM


 



Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from the side
of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant overflow
reservoir?

I noticed this morning that this cable is broken on my 2000 Insight.

See 2 photos at http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 44643782@ N05/?saved= 1

The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
something I need to fix.

Dave
Durham NC

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Does anyone know the purpose of the grounding cable that runs from the side
of the bottom part of the air cleaner housing to behind the coolant overflow
reservoir?

I noticed this morning that this cable is broken on my 2000 Insight.

See 2 photos at    http://www.flickr.com/photos/44643782@N05/?saved=1

The car seems to be operating normally, but my guess is that this is
something I need to fix.

Dave
Durham NC


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On Nov 13, 2009, at 4:46 PM, ndietmeyer wrote:

> After reading the recent posts on slow moving windows,my husband put
> grease in the grooves to try to help it's movement.
>

	 Petroleum grease may not help and might, in fact, cause deterioration
in any rubber parts of the track.  Use silicone grease.  Honda sells a
small tube of Shin-Etsu brand silicone grease which is probably what
Honda uses to lubricate power windows.  This has worked well for me
for several years.

> There was no bunching.
>

	 The bunching can be very subtle.  It can manifest itself as the track
pinching the window edge which will inhibit the window's movement
considerably.  Really look at the track closely before eliminating
bunching as the problem.

Aloha,
Art Isbell
2000 Insight A/C #559

Try silicon spray lube on the rubber seal at the bottom of the glass on the out
side.  After you run the glass down and back up, you will need to clean the
glass.  I also sprayed the track that the glass runs in.  That keeps mine
running up and down fine for 6 months to a year.
 
Drive Safe
Rick

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, ndietmeyer <nanettes@...> wrote:


From: ndietmeyer <nanettes@...>
Subject: [honda-hybrid] Slow window
To: honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 4:46 PM


I also have a slow-moving driver's side window. It's been slow ever since I'got
the car in 2002. It's a 2000 Insight. After reading the recent posts on slow
moving windows,my husband put grease in the grooves to try to help it's
movement. There was no bunching.

Unfortunately it made the situation worse. My window won't move up much at all.
I'm afraid to lower it because it doesn't want to close easily. Is there
anything I can try now?

Nanette
2000 Insight #3453



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I also have a slow-moving driver's side window. It's been slow ever since I'got
the car in 2002. It's a 2000 Insight. After reading the recent posts on slow
moving windows,my husband put grease in the grooves to try to help it's
movement. There was no bunching.

Unfortunately it made the situation worse. My window won't move up much at all.
I'm afraid to lower it because it doesn't want to close easily. Is there
anything I can try now?

Nanette
2000 Insight #3453

No. Neither will affect the other.

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On Nov 12, 2009, at 11:28 PM, "nbongers" <nic_bongers@...> wrote:

> If I have a guitar amp that I put in the back of my insight to drive
> to practice or gigs all the time, it has 4 12" speakers that sit
> back there for 45min-8hours at a time.... is that bad for the
> insight battery or the magnets in the guitar amp speakers?
>
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If I have a guitar amp that I put in the back of my insight to drive to practice
or gigs all the time, it has 4 12" speakers that sit back there for 45min-8hours
at a time.... is that bad for the insight battery or the magnets in the guitar
amp speakers?

Sheafe,

One of these days I'll spend the 12 hours to set up the pages for a
web-based set of removal instructions. I took all the photos for both
Insight and HCH, but I haven't even had time to pull them out of my
camera.

I provide removal instructions to all my customers and most of them
rent a crate from me. Rush is the exception in that he built his own
crate (complete with retractable handles).

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On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:58 PM, Sheafe Ewing <sheafe.ewing@...>
wrote:

>
>
> On Nov 7, 2009, at 5:49 AM, Rushd@...  wrote:
>
>> I reinstalled it and probably while I was reinstalling it messed up
>> the fan
>> that cools the pack. Ron mailed me a replacement for it, free, I
>> installed
>> it and it has been working fine since then.
>
> Thanks for sending report of your experience having Ron Hansen replace
> your battery.
>
> The rest of us who cling to their Insights will be happy to have the
> name/address
> of someone with sufficient knowledge of the battery pack... its
> foibles, and cures....
> with a re-build of the pack.
>
> (We need "his kind" around if we're going to stay with our Insight.)
>
> I don't suppose you took pictures of the process... and the crate.....
> That would have been good.
>
> If I recall correctly... I'd have to look back in my collection of
> emails from this
> honda-hybrid@yahoogroups.com  ,  Ron Hansen wrote a description of how
> to remove the battery pack  (without rendering it ... or yourself...
> useless.
>
> If, Ron Hansen, you read this... and have the instructions still on
> file... please send
> them again to this group.... and, maybe some information about how
> to go
> about sending you the pack.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sheafe Ewing
> '00 Insight #2360
>
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