Why does the IMA light come on and go off?
IMA light comes on and goes off depending on fuel tank fill up status it seems. Engine light stays on now and IMA light continues to go on and come off. The dealer told me I need a new battery pack for my hybrid. He then said I can drive it without the pack and it will run on gas only.
Why did the IMA light go out on my Honda Civic?
The IMA was acting erractically just prior and while the IMA was on. I drove about two days like this until they had an open appointment at Honda, but before I arrived, the IMA light went out, but the check engine light was still on. The Honda techs said I had popped code P0A7F.
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.
Is it safe to drive with the IMA light on?
The IMA, or Integrated Motor Assist is essentially a back-up to the primary combustion engine. According to Honda, there are 3 different types of hybrid cars. In each type, the hybrid battery provides some or all of the power needed. Is it safe to drive my hybrid car with the IMA light on? The short answer to this question is “probably”.
When does the IMA light on Honda Insight turn on?
When your battery’s time is almost up, your beloved Honda Insight or Honda Civic hybrid IMA light will turn on. Don’t take a cue from the Check Engine-light rebels; this is one warning that deserves your attention.
How does Integrated Motor Assist ( IMA ) work?
It is a specific implementation of a parallel hybrid. It uses an electric motor mounted between the internal combustion engine and transmission to act as a starter motor, engine balancer, and assist traction motor. In its first generation, IMA could not power the car on electricity alone, and could only use the motor to assist or start the engine.
Why is my IMA not working at stoplights?
The IMA did not fail, the AutoStop did, not exactly the same thing. The owner’s manual does say that the AutoStop will not work until the engine is up to temp, so that’s why it doesn’t work in the first couple of blocks after getting in. However, it will also fail about 5% of the time at stoplights during a trip.
How to reset check engine light codes for free?
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Can you reset the scan code without touching the battery?
Most if not all scan tools have an option to clear or reset codes without the use of any tools or touching the battery. Consult your tool’s manual for information on how to do it with your particular model. NOTE: This information is presented for information purposes only.
What should the illumination be at the end of an emergency light?
Illumination levels may decline to .6 footcandle (6 lx) average and a minimum at any point of .06 footcandle (.6 lx) at the end of the emergency Lighting time duration. A maximum to minimum illumination uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded.