For Hondaguy... this is from the service manual. There's a useful circuit diagram here, so rather than describe it...I've uploaded to the 'Share' section (that's the only way I could figure out how to embed in this post, though I've done it before...oh, well...)

Some acronyms:
SOC = State of Charge ( represented to you as the 'BAT' meter)
MCM = Motor Control Module (controls the IMA motor via the MPI - assist, regen, and IPU fan)
IPU = Intelligent Power Unit - (encompassing term for the various components in the compartment behind the rear seat)

See you guys after the holiday!

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Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

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