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.
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 many batteries are in a civic battery?
Your Civic battery can likely be rebuilt, check http://www.hybrid-battery-repair.com/ for more information (no affiliation). Your IMA battery consists of 20 sticks of 6 batteries each, linked together for a total of 120 batteries.
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.
What kind of battery does a Honda Civic Hybrid have?
The battery is a disaster! The IMA Battery on the 2003 Civic Hybrid is/was a flawed product. My first battery failed at 42,000 miles ( at 7 years) and was replaced under warranty.
Is there a warranty on a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid?
The IMA Battery on the 2003 Civic Hybrid is/was a flawed product. My first battery failed at 42,000 miles ( at 7 years) and was replaced under warranty. The second battery has failed with less than 27,000 miles ( at 11 years) and the dealer says it will cost me $3,684 to replace it with a rebuilt battery with a 3 year, 36K warranty.
Why does my Honda Civic get bad gas mileage?
Obviously, if you’re leaking gasoline, it’s going to appear as if you have terrible fuel economy. Look in the mirror. It may not be your Civic’s fault that you’re experiencing bad gas mileage. Constantly speeding above 55 mph will be a drag on fuel efficiency.
What kind of gas mileage does a Honda Civic get?
Whether it’s powered by a traditional gasoline engine or a hybrid, your Civic should be saving you money at the pump. In fact, since 1978, only late model Civics equipped with a 2.0 liter engine have dipped below 30 mpg in highway driving conditions.