I sure hope that it can be considerably cheaper than that... My IMA battery is DEAD. The light came on and when it did, it triggered two other lights. There...
There is no alternator of the car. The IMA system supplies all the electrical power to run the 12V system. If your charge light is on it could mean that your...
This is true, hence a push start yeilds a mutant car, able to barely run but not charging itself... ... down ... having ... start? ... so ... showing ... that?...
Excellent time to get them searching... I never did bother when autostop first started to fail... Didn't think it was a big deal. Now looking back, I think...
I believe there is some trickle charge that occurs as you drive but it's low enough to still be concerned about. My battery hovers around 11.5-11.8 volts...
Follow-up: got my car home and to the shop... I had been visiting my parents who live two hours away. I don't believe there is a charge at all, just the...
A fellow owner (who isn't active online) showed me something interesting last night. A motoring supplement of one of the UK national newspapers, featuring a...
I'm still waiting to see the Honda (Acura) Dual Note at the International Car Show in Detroit. The Dual Note is an $80.000 NSX with an IMA, 4 doors, and the...
... When you get new IMA batteries, I'd be most interested in hearing the results. I don't think my IMA is in quite as bad a shape as yours, but mine's...
Twin City Honda in TX called and said that the car needed three things... I happen to have expected it. 1. IMA battery $3392.00 2. Cat Converter $ 975.34 ...
The IMA batteries are $2900-$3400 dollars to replace? I rememeber the Honda salesman quoting approx. $800 to replace them (yeah, I know...) Ouch! That seems...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the honda-insight group: How likely will you be to buy another gas-electric hybrid? o Will NOT; Sure or...
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Not much to this post. Have read some basics on the web but they haven't left me remotely CLEAR. Sounds like something electrical... could explain some very...
Ok, a vastly simplified version... The VTEC system is what changes the valve timing in Honda cars by enabling different valves at certain RPMs. The system is ...
I think I understand, but in that case, I may have to look at my manual to see if I think it's too tedious to do myself. I have done a few tedious things...
No, I have a Kenwood Excelon deck whose warranty expires in March. I'm about to ship it to Critchfield when I have the chance. I should have followed my gut...
I believe someone asked for an update after the IMA replacement occured, but I cannot find the thread now. Unfortunately, no update on replacement can occur: ...
In Digest # 1640, 1/15/05, "storm that leaves no trace" wrote ... Who is this "we"? The purpose of an error code is to point toward a problem. While a failed...
Just thought I would pass on my experience with my Honda insight. This was my first honda purchase, I bought a new insight in Oct of 2000, I live about 50miles...
Honda claims it is the labor for the procedure that is the killer. You cannot just remove the floor and unbolt stuff to replace the battery. Cannot fathom why...
OK -- if anyone wants this done at a reasonable price .. I probably can point you in the direction of an excellent Mechanic who does a lot of work on Hondas,...
This manual is great! In case this web site goes away, I'd like my own private copy. Does anyone have it available? Thanks! Brad Fayette "The geeks shall...
Right now, this free site has gone over the limit for download. Please try not to view all in the same day. Keep some for others. The .DOC version is 26 Mb so...
I think there must be more than the battery failing here. I believe the battery and battery-battery converter sounds more like what I am experiencing. The...
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