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Honda Insight Intergrated Motor Assist Battery Fail

 
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Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Average Mileage: 112,875 mi (82,000 mi - 150,000 mi)

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Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery failures are not uncommon. The IMA battery will require replacement when it fails.

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  • Visitor, , 145,000 mi

    I purchased this car three months ago and it had a replacement IMA battery in July 2012. at 122,264 miles. It worked perfect until yesterday when the check engine light and the IMA light came on.

    I have an appointment to have it checked in a week, but wonder what hints or suggestions people out there might have?

    Thanks, Richard

    P.S. I have read of a grid charger that could fix or prevent this. Anyone know anything about these?

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  • Visitor, , 108,000 mi

    2002 honda insight
    Had same problem the IMA light came on took car to dealer found out honda extended the warrenty, battery was replaced for free.

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  • Visitor, , 124,000 mi

    I replaced the battery with a refurbished battery instead of the Honda battery which costs twice as much. However, the first battery shipped did not operate correctly. I had the supplier send me another battery, which they did promptly. I then had that installed. It works well now. The cost of the paying the dealer to diagnose and install both batteries ran me almost $1,000. My savings in the end was over $1,000 but the hassle and time it took tried my patience. I had to use a dealer because of the voltage on the batteries, the auto repair shops I use did not have the insurance to handle high voltage products.

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  • Visitor, , 109,000 mi

    2006 Honda Insight. IMA battery failed. Honda Motor Corporation will not return my call regarding this problem. The dealer (DW) in Franklin Tn. told me last week $3,500.00 to replace IMA battery with remanufactured battery(3yr/36,000). Now the dealer asks me could I pay $1,000.00 for the repair. I do feel this is reasonable but, HMC knows these batteries are defective as the batteries in the Honsda Civic Hybrid (2006)that are now in a Federal Class Action Lawsuit. I feel Honda should replace the defective battery in my Insight free of cost to the consumers. Whoever heard of a dealer going from a $3500.00 repair, to can you pay $1000.00 ? In my opinion, they just admitted to their guilt. By the way, my wife has driven Honda's faithfully for the past 30yrs.

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  • Visitor, , 101,000 mi

    the IMA will not charge, but no light has come on telling me its not working

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  • Visitor, , 84,000 mi

    IMA battery died at 84,XXX miles. Honda refuses warranty because previous owner had wired a voltage monitor into the system. I will never buy another Honda!!!!!

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  • Visitor, , 82,000 mi

    IMA light and Engine light

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  • mitzid, , 150,000 mi
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    The IMA light came on followed shortly by the check engine light. Appointment is Monday It is a civic hybrid

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