What does the IMA light mean on a Honda Civic?

If you drive a Honda Civic hybrid, then it’s only a matter of time until your Integrated Motor Assist, or IMA light starts lighting up your dashboard. Then what happens?

What kind of battery does a Civic Hybrid have?

I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid Manual Transmission. The IMA Battery light has been on for 6 months. I have 185,000 miles and still going. Will the car still run if the IMA Battery is completely dead?

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.

How to avoid the dreaded IMA battery light?

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How long does a Honda hybrid battery last?

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.

What does the Check Engine light on a hybrid mean?

Point out that little engine warning light, and this person will shrug, change the subject, or eagerly tell you that the Check Engine light is just a conspiracy by the big auto manufacturers to rip off drivers. But if you drive a hybrid, there are some warning lights you can’t afford to ignore, literally.

If you drive a Honda Civic hybrid, then it’s only a matter of time until your Integrated Motor Assist, or IMA light starts lighting up your dashboard. Then what happens?

I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid Manual Transmission. The IMA Battery light has been on for 6 months. I have 185,000 miles and still going. Will the car still run if the IMA Battery is completely dead?

Is there recall on Honda Insight IMA light?

There was a 2003 recall on the ECM (computer under the passenger feet) – free. The dealer is feeding her a pack of lies. They have the error codes that caused the IMA light. They’re trying to get paid for warranty work.

How many miles does a Honda Insight have?

I have a 2002 Insight that has about 92,000 miles and would need to travel about 60 miles to get to a Honda Dealership. Depends on the particular type of IMA fault. There are many different IMA “codes” that turn the IMA warning light on.

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.

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.

What does the IMA light on my Check Engine mean?

The IMA (Integrate Motor Assist) light relates to the Hybrid function of your vehicle, specifically the Hybrid battery pack. This light indicates that the battery pack may not be charging to its full capacity anymore. This is likely also the reason your check engine light is on.

Can a 12 V battery be charged from an IMA?

If it is charged from the IMA charging circuit there would need to be a step down circuit in there somewhere because the IMA is 144 Volts. The IMA has to produce more than 144 Volts to charge the IMA Battery. So something charges the 12 V battery. I do not have access to a shop manual and I cannot pull one down off the network.

What does the IMA light and check engine light mean?

When the IMA light comes on, this is a sign of a problem in the Hybrid system. When the Check Engine light is also lit, the most common problem is the Hybrid Battery. You can actually have this confirmed by having the “p-codes” (diagnostic trouble codes) read from the on-board computer.

What does it mean when your IMA light comes on?

Mechanic for Honda: Anthony, ASE Certified Technician replied 10 years ago. The IMA light means that the hybrid function is not working. It could be very expensive to fix if the main high voltage battery is bad. I would have Honda and no one else asses the damage right away.

Is the Honda Civic Hybrid a plug in car?

Unlike many of today’s full hybrid vehicles, the HCH-II architecture does not lend itself well to plug-in use since the electric motor (max of 20 hp) is not powerful enough to propel the car from a standstill.

How can I tell if my Honda Civic Hybrid is having problems?

Your car’s self-diagnostic system will detect most problems that can occur in the hybrid battery or charging system. If a fault is detected, one or more fault codes will be set and the IMA warning light will be illuminated.

What happens to the battery in a Civic Hybrid?

It would be nice to know how a Civic Hybrid, or any Hybrid for that matter, would run if the IMA battery was dead. The way that the Hybrid charges the battery is unique to DC electric motors. A DC motor is just a generator that runs backward. The hybrid uses a special electric motor that can also operate as a generator.

Where is the battery located on a Honda Civic?

The problem has been premature battery failure, which often is NOT covered under warranty. The affected vehicles are 2003 to 2005 Civic Hybrids (1st gen) and 2005 to 2011 Civic Hybrids (2nd gen). The high voltage hybrid battery is part of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and is located behind the back seat.

When does the IMA warning light come on?

There are many different IMA “codes” that turn the IMA warning light on. One that’s known to “get you” will be if the 12v battery warning light comes on subsequently. Could be days / weeks/ months and would also depend on the type of IMA fault. If that happens your in 12v discharge.

Why does my Honda Civic Hybrid not work?

After going round and round with both Honda American and my Honda dealer, they both concede that the battery DOES NOT WORK when the temperature in the car is over 100. This causes a serious drain on the car–when trying to accelerate from a green light, there are times that the car hesitates and the rpms hit 4 as the car struggles to move forward.

What happens when IMA shuts down on Honda Civic?

That sounds like bunk to me (the IMA shutting down over 110) and I say that because I owned and drove a 2004 HCH for 23 months in Phoenix where temps frequently exceeded 110 and I never had an IMA shutdown. The hotter temps will cause your MPG to drop. My Civic averaged 3-5 MPG lower in heavy A/C usage.

How old is the battery on a Honda Insight?

The car is covered to 10 years 150,000 miles on the battery unless it has a salvage title. If it does, it’s covered to 8 years, 80,000 miles. The battery replacement comes with two new computers – free. There was a 2003 recall on the ECM (computer under the passenger feet) – free.

What kind of battery does a Honda Insight have?

The early Honda Insight and Civic hybrid models came with a 144V high-voltage nickel metal hydride battery. Those batteries are made up of 120 battery cells. Over time, those cells begin to degrade.

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