Can a Honda Insight run without the IMA system?
Yes the Insight and Civic can run without the IMA. The only thing you lose is the 12V battery charging. This is similar to running a regular car with a bad alternator. Drive at night with the lights on, and in 30 minutes your car stops due to the 12V battery running out of juice. The IMA battery which…
Can a Honda Insight start without a battery?
this is the exact case… there is no alternator in honda insight and a step down DC-DC convertor charges the 12v starter battery… the exact circuit is complex but if your 12v starter battery is weak… it effects the overall performance of the car including consumption and EPS/ABS as well..
Can a car run without the IMA system?
The only thing you lose is the 12V battery charging. This is similar to running a regular car with a bad alternator. Drive at night with the lights on, and in 30 minutes your car stops due to the 12V battery running out of juice. The IMA battery which is charged by the IMA controller, is the power source for the 12V charging system. 1.
Can the insight operate without the IMA system?
Cable impedance problem with last MIMA systems. Can the Insight operate without the IMA system ? Yes the Insight and Civic can run without the IMA. The only thing you lose is the 12V battery charging. This is similar to running a regular car with a bad alternator.
Can a Honda Insight function without a battery?
Keep driving, ignoring the lights, with IMA going in and out The Honda Insight, at its core, is a 3-cylinder 67-hp engine and can function without the battery with the loss of auto-stop, regenerative braking, and some MPG. However, depending on when your pack was made, the decision above will be made for you.
Why is the bypass not working on my Honda Insight?
It’s no longer recommended to do the bypass because it may or may not work Based on my research, the reason it may or may not work is because the trick is necessary for original IMA systems. However, remember, my pack was replaced in 2008 (there was no sticker on the BCM when I opened things up; my second clue).
When did Honda Insight hybrid battery pack change?
My Honda Insight hybrid is a 2002 model and has already had its battery pack replaced in 2008. Well, in its 13th year (7 years on the new pack), the pack started reporting degradation of the battery requiring some decisions.
Are there other impacts of turning off the IMA battery switch?
Obviously one loses assist and regeneration, the 12 v battery does not charge, and autostop may not function. Are there other impacts? It would seem like a very good AND cheap way to be rid of the assist/regen negatives, but unfortunately the positives.