Can I drive my Honda Insight hybrid with the IMA light on?
The IMA, or Integrated Motor Assist is essentially a back-up to the primary combustion engine. According to Honda, there are 3 different types of hybrid cars. However, we do not recommend that you drive your car with the IMA light on as it does present some risks.
When does the IMA light on Honda Insight turn on?
When your battery’s time is almost up, your beloved Honda Insight or Honda Civic hybrid IMA light will turn on. Don’t take a cue from the Check Engine-light rebels; this is one warning that deserves your attention.
Is it safe to drive with the IMA light on?
The IMA, or Integrated Motor Assist is essentially a back-up to the primary combustion engine. According to Honda, there are 3 different types of hybrid cars. In each type, the hybrid battery provides some or all of the power needed. Is it safe to drive my hybrid car with the IMA light on? The short answer to this question is “probably”.
How long does the Honda IMA battery last?
Honda Civic Hybrid IMA: Not the End of the World, Just the End of a Battery Many Honda hybrids, like the classic Honda Insight and Civic hybrids, have been around for more than a decade. And while many hybrid batteries will last that long, there’s a reason most warranties only cover eight years and 100,000 miles.
Can a Honda Insight function without a battery?
Keep driving, ignoring the lights, with IMA going in and out The Honda Insight, at its core, is a 3-cylinder 67-hp engine and can function without the battery with the loss of auto-stop, regenerative braking, and some MPG. However, depending on when your pack was made, the decision above will be made for you.
When your battery’s time is almost up, your beloved Honda Insight or Honda Civic hybrid IMA light will turn on. Don’t take a cue from the Check Engine-light rebels; this is one warning that deserves your attention.
The IMA, or Integrated Motor Assist is essentially a back-up to the primary combustion engine. According to Honda, there are 3 different types of hybrid cars. In each type, the hybrid battery provides some or all of the power needed. Is it safe to drive my hybrid car with the IMA light on? The short answer to this question is “probably”.
Honda Civic Hybrid IMA: Not the End of the World, Just the End of a Battery Many Honda hybrids, like the classic Honda Insight and Civic hybrids, have been around for more than a decade. And while many hybrid batteries will last that long, there’s a reason most warranties only cover eight years and 100,000 miles.
Keep driving, ignoring the lights, with IMA going in and out The Honda Insight, at its core, is a 3-cylinder 67-hp engine and can function without the battery with the loss of auto-stop, regenerative braking, and some MPG. However, depending on when your pack was made, the decision above will be made for you.