Can Civic hybrid run without battery?
However, the overarching reality that comes with driving a hybrid is that, yes, one day you will need to replace its battery. Just like any vehicle, a hybrid’s battery eventually reaches the end of its lifespan.
What does a check engine light mean on a Honda Civic?
A flashing check engine light is your Honda Civic’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
How to troubleshoot intermittent Battery Light issue in 2003 Honda Civic?
How to troubleshoot Intermittent Battery Light Issue in 2003 Honda Civic? My 2003 Honda Civic EX is experiencing an issue which causes the battery (alternator/charging system) light to occasionally come on for less than a second.
What does the hybrid drive system malfunction warning light mean?
What Does the Hybrid Drive System Malfunction Warning Light Mean? The hybrid drive system malfunction light turns on when an issue is detected with the system. It could be due to problem with the battery or a fuse. Is it safe to drive with the hybrid drive system malfunction warning light on?
What does the VSA warning light mean on a Honda?
Try pushing the button. If this is the reason it turned on, it will shut back off. In many Hondas, when something in the general engine system goes awry, the vehicle also shuts off VSA. It then shows the warning light.
Is there a warranty on a Honda Civic Hybrid?
Over five years, you’ll save about $2925 in fuel. Sounds great until you have spit out $3900 for a new hybrid battery. Honda lost their case because they knew the battery had a shorter lifespan than advertised. So they were forced to extend the warranty to 9 years.
Is there a 2005 Honda Civic for sale?
There aren’t any 2005 Honda Civic for sale near you. Update to my 11/19/09 review. I’m still driving it and have done nothing but regular stuff (oil/filter, brakes, tires). I now have roughly 205k miles on it. The IMA warning light came on about 1.5 years ago (around 190k miles).
Is the Honda Civic Hybrid a good car?
Serv. is a joke. My civic hybrid has been through a lot – long commutes, cross country trips, 2 high school drivers. It’s still running well with over 170k miles & getting over 41mpg which is a lifesaver right now. As long as maintenance is kept up with it will last a long, long, long time!
What kind of gas mileage does Honda Civic get?
Going up a long stretch of highway need to move to the slow lane, esp. after all the battery capacity is drained. Without A/C, the average gas mileage is pretty good, hovering between 44 to 50 MPG. In the summer, however, when it is hot outside, A/C can sap gas mileage, esp. on short local trips.