What does IMA mean on Honda Insight?
Integrated Motor Assist
The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system consists of an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission. The main purpose of the motor is to assist the engine when accelerating, thus offsetting the need for a larger, less fuel efficient engine.
When does the Check Engine light come on in a Honda?
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter. However, the check engine light also appears when the fuel tank cap is loose, or a change in humidity has occurred.
Can a local mechanic diagnose a Honda IMA?
There’s not much chance in finding a local mechanic who’d be able to properly diagnose the IMA system. I’ve done all of the mechanical work on my cars for many years, but I’ll let Honda take care of the IMA, if needed.
How to check the IMA on a Honda CRV?
Go online to the web site from your warranty book. Print out the warranty for the IMA. Highlight the right information. Go to dealer talk to manager. If you have to refer the Honda representatives at Honda care to the same document. Rinse repeat going up to higher and higher people till the issue is fixed. Ok, picking my car up tomorrow.
When to reset the Check Engine light on Honda Civic?
Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter.
There’s not much chance in finding a local mechanic who’d be able to properly diagnose the IMA system. I’ve done all of the mechanical work on my cars for many years, but I’ll let Honda take care of the IMA, if needed.
This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter. However, the check engine light also appears when the fuel tank cap is loose, or a change in humidity has occurred.
Go online to the web site from your warranty book. Print out the warranty for the IMA. Highlight the right information. Go to dealer talk to manager. If you have to refer the Honda representatives at Honda care to the same document. Rinse repeat going up to higher and higher people till the issue is fixed. Ok, picking my car up tomorrow.
Continue reading to learn how to reset this light and save yourself the dealership cost. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000), and Accord (1990-2002). The check engine light in your Honda offers important diagnostic information, which will alert you of a serious problem like a bad catalytic converter.