Can I drive my Honda Civic 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.
What kind of hybrid is a 2007 Honda Civic?
Used 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Overview. The Used 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid is offered in the following styles: Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Navi (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT).
Are there any problems with the Honda Civic Hybrid?
We recently read a number of articles that claim that Honda knows they have a problem with their batteries so made this update so that the car relies on the gas portion and not the Hybrid part. Sometimes we can’t get up our own driveway. We called Honda and they said too bad even though our car was under warranty.
What kind of engine does a Honda IMA have?
The UK market Honda Civic IMA was always a bit of an oddball. An Integrated Motor Assisted 1.3 engine, 5-speed manual transmission and a four-door saloon body. The new one, now called Honda Civic Hybrid, has a Jazz 1,339cc engine modified with self closing valves. And, taking a leaf from Toyota’s Prius book, a CVT rather than a manual transmission.
How much does a Honda Civic Hybrid cost?
Should you buy an older used Civic Hybrid such as this one, make sure you are ready to shell out $3500 to replace the IMA battery at any time. Allowing for that, this should be a very satisfying used car.
Used 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Overview. The Used 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid is offered in the following styles: Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Navi (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT).
The UK market Honda Civic IMA was always a bit of an oddball. An Integrated Motor Assisted 1.3 engine, 5-speed manual transmission and a four-door saloon body. The new one, now called Honda Civic Hybrid, has a Jazz 1,339cc engine modified with self closing valves. And, taking a leaf from Toyota’s Prius book, a CVT rather than a manual transmission.
We recently read a number of articles that claim that Honda knows they have a problem with their batteries so made this update so that the car relies on the gas portion and not the Hybrid part. Sometimes we can’t get up our own driveway. We called Honda and they said too bad even though our car was under warranty.
Should you buy an older used Civic Hybrid such as this one, make sure you are ready to shell out $3500 to replace the IMA battery at any time. Allowing for that, this should be a very satisfying used car.