I may end up doing that without trying as my battery level stays low when I keep above 70 miles per hour lately. She may finally be dying. Florida is pretty bad too.
Hot Georgia, You can feel the power difference without IMA. The car really is a slug without it. You'd know if your IMA is out, even more so with the A/C on.
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Originally Posted by BillR
My 2000 Insight was recalibrating at the most inopportune times (waiting to turn left, hitting the gas, and finding I had *no* power!). So I finally made up my mind to kill it once and for all. I used the high gears all the way to work and back, keeping the battery flat as a board, and after 30 miles, presto! The IMA light went on, vindicating me to the dealer finally and getting them to admit there was a problem with the battery. After 3 weeks in the shop, the battery was replaced (no loaner, though). This was at 65K miles. Do this at your own risk, YMMV. AZ is murder on the batteries in the summer!
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