What does Honda Civic Hybrid mean?
The Honda Civic Hybrid is a variation of the Honda Civic with a hybrid electric powertrain. The Civic Hybrid uses an Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system similar to that of the Honda Insight. The Civic Hybrid was only marketed in sedan configurations.
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?
Where is the battery in a Honda Civic Hybrid?
The high voltage hybrid battery is part of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and is located behind the back seat. In the 1st gen Civics, the battery is a 144 volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.
How does a DC motor work in a hybrid car?
A DC motor is just a generator that runs backward. The hybrid uses a special electric motor that can also operate as a generator. Send the electric motor electricity, and it will produce power; rotate it using external forces, and it will produce electricity.
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).
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?
What kind of car is a Honda Civic?
In reality, the Honda Civic that just about creamed you was running. Well, sort of. You see, it’s a Honda Civic Hybrid. And like magic, the engine in a hybrid Honda Civic only runs when it needs to. For the most part, hybrid vehicles don’t stray too far away from the typical everyday car.
How long does a Honda Civic Hybrid battery last?
And if it is…I guarantee the computer is probably 4-5 generations behind. The Lithium battery in cars is designed to last well past 100k miles. Many lasting past the 150k mile mark. I know of at least one person with a Honda Civic Hybrid who’s past the 100k mark on the original battery.
A DC motor is just a generator that runs backward. The hybrid uses a special electric motor that can also operate as a generator. Send the electric motor electricity, and it will produce power; rotate it using external forces, and it will produce electricity.