What to do if Honda Civic Hybrid battery goes bad?
Honda says to use the following procedure to disable the IMA system and isolate the high voltage battery: Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative ground cable from the conventional 12 volt battery in the engine compartment. This will disable the IMA controller and prevent it from routing high voltage into the IMA system.
Are there any problems with the Honda Civic IMA?
After 85000 miles and nearly a year of happy driving up and down hills, we have suffered repeated IMA failures under our usual driving conditions. The IMA battery indicator is dropping much more rapidly than before and shuts off after very little use, which is problematic on hills. Checks at dealer show “no problem”.
What kind of battery does a Honda Civic have?
The 2nd gen Civic Hybrids have a more powerful 158.4 volt NiMH battery. The failure rate is reportedly higher in the 2nd gen Civics than in the older ones. The average service life of the NiMH battery in the Honda Civic Hybrids is only about seven years, and in some cases much less.
What’s the warranty on a Honda Civic Hybrid?
Honda Hybrid Battery Warranty. If the battery in your Honda Civic Hybrid fails while it is still under warranty, your Honda dealer will replace it at no cost. The standard warranty on the hybrid battery is 8 years or 80,000 miles, which ever comes first.
Why does my Honda Civic Hybrid not charge?
Honda Civic 2004 hybrid (iMA). Battery won’t charge. We have changed the clutch as it started causing problem and after that battery won’t charge so car won’t start once started with jump lead can drive . Red light for battery is on.
Is the IMA battery bad on a Honda Civic?
Your Civic may run with a bad IMA battery but you’ll likely be getting far worse mileage than normal as the generator trying to fully charge the battery will put a parasitic drag on the engine. Your Civic battery can likely be rebuilt, check http://www.hybrid-battery-repair.com/ for more information (no affiliation).
What kind of battery does a Civic Hybrid have?
I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid Manual Transmission. The IMA Battery light has been on for 6 months. I have 185,000 miles and still going. Will the car still run if the IMA Battery is completely dead?
Why does the IMA battery light come on?
The iMA battery light will come on because some of the components that run the hybrid system are 12-volt, so they need to run from the service battery. Make sure your battery cables are clean, tight, installed correctly, the alternator circuit is correct, and any fusible link between alternator and battery are not blown/damaged.
Why does my Honda Accord have a bad battery?
Honda blames the problem on “frequent stop-and-go city driving with the A/C on, especially during warm weather. This type of driving can leave the hybrid battery in a low state of charge. Over time, this can cause battery deterioration and failure.
Can a Honda Civic Hybrid battery be repaired?
For example, your mechanic may fix one cell in the 2003 Honda Civic hybrid battery, but that does not mean that another cell will not break soon. Remember that as your car ages, you are more likely to make repairs to all components, including the battery.
What to do if your hybrid car battery dies?
Sometimes, hybrid batteries need conditioning. This can help in certain situations when it cannot hold a charge, but not always. You would have to bring your car to a mechanic to check the battery.
Is there a warranty on a Toyota hybrid battery?
The Toyota hybrid battery warranty will cover replacement for a set amount of time or a set mileage. If you are lucky enough to have this coverage, then you do not have to worry about how much it costs to replace a car battery. The good news is that you may have an extended warranty on your battery.
Can a Ford Escape Hybrid battery be repaired?
This means that you cannot just take your Ford Escape hybrid battery to any mechanic. Their experience working on the Escape battery is meaningless unless they have the tools for the hybrid car battery as well.