Why does my Honda Civic Hybrid not charge?
Honda Civic 2004 hybrid (iMA). Battery won’t charge. We have changed the clutch as it started causing problem and after that battery won’t charge so car won’t start once started with jump lead can drive . Red light for battery is on.
Can a Honda Civic Hybrid battery be replaced?
Because it’s NOT one big battery. It’s a series of batteries…and they all don’t fail at the same time. You can replace just one or more of the batteries at significantly cheaper cost then replacing the whole battery. There have been cases where the owner gets another 5+ years doing it this way.
What causes a Honda Civic battery to not start?
You did mention corrosion on the connectors (which is more likely a chalky substance). It’s not impossible that the gunk in question was so bad that it prevented a solid connection from the alternator to the battery. If so, no charge and no start.
What should the battery voltage be on a Honda Civic?
I’d check the battery voltage both without any consumers and with someone trying to operate the starter motor and would expect at least 12.8V (no load) and about 10V (trying to start), otherwise the battery is dead.
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.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda Civic battery?
Honda Civic Hybrid The Honda Civic Hybrid will typically cost you about $2,000 to replace the hybrid battery. Once again, that figure is just for the battery pack, not any labor. Remember that the cost of the battery and labor may increase if you have an older Honda Civic Hybrid.
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).
How can I Fix my Honda Civic without a battery?
If you disconnect the 12v underhood battery, turn off the 144V batery switch, wait at least 5 minutes, and work smart, you can tackle this yourself But if you’re not at all mechanically inclined, and aren’t brave, pay someone else to fix it