coyote,

This is exactly the situation I faced two years ago twice. The good news is my hybrid battery pack lasted another two years, but allowing your 12-volt battery to go dead is the last thing you want to happen. Like you, the hybrid battery pack also went dead on my Insight.

Hybrid battery packs are mysterious things, but this much is known: allowing them to go dead shortens their life. I'd be pro-active and check out the local dealerships in case the battery pack goes.

My experience was good - Honda paid $6,000 of about $6,500. I also paid $250 to get a complete diagnostic testing, and nine days for the rental.

Not trying to scare you, but it's a good idea to be have a plan of action ready. Hope you will be lucky and not have any sustained damage.

61.5mpg lifetime - 82mpg in recent months

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