Re: 2006 Civic Hybrid Problems (already) IMA, battery, and check engine light
I had about 2500 miles when the IMA system shut down the first time. It happened about 2 more times before I had a chance to take it to the dealership. Most of the time the IMA will not operate between warm starts (1 hour of idle time). When this happens the backup starter turns over the car, so at least I can still drive, but it has no power. It also shut down a couple of times while driving on the freeway.
The dealership originally did not have the software to read the engine codes out, the first time I dropped it off the car, nor could they replicate the problem. Honda techline stated to reset the computer and send the car back out. I had the same problem within an hour of picking up the car. After taking the car back again they were finally able to repeat the problem at the dealership but were still having trouble reading the engine codes. From the paper work it looks like they performed a calibration on the rotor and replaced the motor controller. Even after all this they were still getting the problem to occur. At this time techline said they would like to see the car.
The car was sent to Honda Headquarters in Torrance (good thing I leave in Southern California). They had the car for over a week and could not replicate the problem. I picked up the car and within a day and it happened again. I have returned the car to the dealership yesterday and it will go to back to Honda Headquarters Monday morning.
I have already called Honda Customer Service and opened a case number within the first week of the problem. They have been very kind but I am concerned how much longer I will be without a HCH II car. They have provided me with a rental car, not a hybrid of course, but the main reason I bought the car was to use the carpool lane. It is disappointing to watch all the other hybrid and gas cars drive by while I sit in traffic. I am not sure what Honda is going to do next, the car has been out of service for about 30 days and this is the third time to the garage. In total they have put on about 800 miles between the dealership and corporate. I will keep you all posted as to what happens next.
Last edited by hchowner; 05-06-2006 at 08:54 PM.
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