Can you drive a Honda Civic Hybrid with a bad battery?

The short answer to this question is “probably”. Your IMA light is most likely telling you that the hybrid battery is in need of maintenance. As long as your 12V battery light is not on, your car will most likely continue to operate without causing long-term harm.

How does Honda hybrid battery charge?

The battery is recharged when the vehicle is in motion and when the brakes are applied. While the battery of a hybrid car charges itself, the plug-in hybrid can be charged by the driver in order to have some electric-only range.

Why does my Honda Civic Hybrid not move?

2003 honda civic hybrid CVT will not move in any gear. I 2003 honda civic hybrid CVT will not move in any gear …  read more Anthony P. ASE Certified, Ford Master, Honda Master 3,533 satisfied customers Loud sound when in reverse, 2011 Honda Civic Coupe, Trying Trying to get an idea of what it may be.

What’s the name of the Honda Civic that wont move?

Ask Your Own Honda Question Customerreply replied 12 years ago The car is a 1995 Honda Civic. It works fine in reverse but after driving for awhile the transmission starts to slip out of gear into neutral. Mechanic for Honda: JOHN GRETHER,

What’s the problem with my 2009 Honda Civic?

2009 Honda civic: cold outside the shifting is stiff..second gear I have 2009 Honda civic (manual) when it’s very cold outside the shifting is stiff spatially in the second gear. Is’t normal?…

Why does my Honda Civic shake when accelerating?

My 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid has 147,000 miles on it. Around 130,000 miles, I started noticing shaking upon acceleration. If I take my foot off the gas, it sometimes stops. It didn’t happen all the time, so I didn’t think too much of it. It has progressed now to freeway driving as well.

Why does my Honda Civic not go into gear?

The car engine runs fine, but does not move in any gear. The issue has been diagnosed as a transmission failure. I had to pay to get the car towed 80 miles to my home, and now must also face the cost of replacing the transmission (tow bill attached). My car is only at 110k miles and has always been serviced at the appropriate time.

Is the Honda Civic hybrid transmission a problem?

Based on these postings, it appears that there is an early trend to indicate 2003 HONDA Hybrid transmission problem/concern. I agree that using all publicity to pressure Honda is appropriate. Like you, I purchased the vehicle through my loyalty to Honda and a desire to save on gas mileage but the expenses are mounting!

Is the Honda Civic in the drive position?

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle rolled backwards down an incline into a parking lot, and crashed into another vehicle. The contact checked the vehicle and noticed that the gear shifter was in the drive position. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.

Can you drive a Honda Civic hybrid with a bad battery?

The short answer to this question is “probably”. Your IMA light is most likely telling you that the hybrid battery is in need of maintenance. As long as your 12V battery light is not on, your car will most likely continue to operate without causing long-term harm.

Are there any problems with Honda Civic Hybrid?

The CVT in the early Civic Hybrids have had problems. It could need a fluid change.

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 mpg does a Honda Civic Hybrid get?

Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! I live in the desert and recently purchased an 07 Honda Civic Hybrid. Since I purchased the vehicle, the higest MPG I have achieved is 40 (cool weather and highway driving for that tank of gas). Mostly I get beween 30-33 mpg–I vary city and highway driving in a large city.

Is the Honda Civic Hybrid a stick shift?

You cannot compare the 2004 Civic Hybrid with a stick shift to the 2007 Civic Hybrid. The newer one is bigger heavier with the same puny engine. It is also a different IMA design. I look for Honda to get out of the hybrid business when they get their diesel cars on the roads here.

Can a Honda Civic Hybrid be used as a regular car?

My 2005 Civic Hybrid has been an AMAZING car (160,000) up until last week when I got the news that the hybrid battery was dying From what I’ve read, the Civic Hybrid has a separate starter, so it doesn’t need the hybrid battery to start up. Is it possible to let the hybrid battery die and keep driving the car as a regular Civic?

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.

Where can I get a 2014 Honda Civic?

Please call Member Services at 1-800-333-0663 2014 brought yet another update to Honda’s popular small car, keeping the Civic competitive.

Are there any recalls on 2014 Honda Civic?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2014 Honda Civic has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.