RE: Honda Insight: Code P1446
#1
04-30-2010, 06:51 AM
RE: Honda Insight: Code P1446
My 2000 Honda Insight's IMA warning light has come on -- and stayed that way ...
The IMA battery was replaced in 2006 (under warranty). I have run over 233,000 miles thus far, which puts my car outside of warranty coverage.
I took it to my local Honda dealer, and it diagnosed as a P1446, which, as I understand, has to do with circuitry and specifically, the cooling fan.
Under Honda policy, local mechanics cannot work on the battery, so I would have to purchase a new battery pack.
The cooling fan should be replaceable.
Can anyone confirm code P1446?
Has anyone replaced the IMA battery cooling fan?
Thanks,
Richard Alford
Durham, NC
The IMA battery was replaced in 2006 (under warranty). I have run over 233,000 miles thus far, which puts my car outside of warranty coverage.
I took it to my local Honda dealer, and it diagnosed as a P1446, which, as I understand, has to do with circuitry and specifically, the cooling fan.
Under Honda policy, local mechanics cannot work on the battery, so I would have to purchase a new battery pack.
The cooling fan should be replaceable.
Can anyone confirm code P1446?
Has anyone replaced the IMA battery cooling fan?
Thanks,
Richard Alford
Durham, NC
#2
08-04-2010, 05:59 PM
Re: Honda Insight: Code P1446
My 2000 Honda Insight's IMA warning light has come on -- and stayed that way ...
The IMA battery was replaced in 2006 (under warranty). I have run over 233,000 miles thus far, which puts my car outside of warranty coverage.
I took it to my local Honda dealer, and it diagnosed as a P1446, which, as I understand, has to do with circuitry and specifically, the cooling fan.
Under Honda policy, local mechanics cannot work on the battery, so I would have to purchase a new battery pack.
The cooling fan should be replaceable.
Can anyone confirm code P1446?
Has anyone replaced the IMA battery cooling fan?
Thanks,
Richard Alford
Durham, NC
The IMA battery was replaced in 2006 (under warranty). I have run over 233,000 miles thus far, which puts my car outside of warranty coverage.
I took it to my local Honda dealer, and it diagnosed as a P1446, which, as I understand, has to do with circuitry and specifically, the cooling fan.
Under Honda policy, local mechanics cannot work on the battery, so I would have to purchase a new battery pack.
The cooling fan should be replaceable.
Can anyone confirm code P1446?
Has anyone replaced the IMA battery cooling fan?
Thanks,
Richard Alford
Durham, NC
If you need the diagnostic steps to check it, please email me privately.
#3
08-05-2010, 05:43 AM
Re: Honda Insight: Code P1446
Dear OgreGev,
You are absolutely correct;thanks for the advice! It was time to let my Insight go, and rather than spend more to have the battery (and transmission) repaired, I was able to trade it when I purchased my 2010 Honda Fit, with which I am really pleased, though I miss the high mpg (currently, my Fit is getting 39.6 mpg). BTW, battery repair is a viable option for anyone and I would recommend dealing with Hybrid-Battery-Repair!
Richard
You are absolutely correct;thanks for the advice! It was time to let my Insight go, and rather than spend more to have the battery (and transmission) repaired, I was able to trade it when I purchased my 2010 Honda Fit, with which I am really pleased, though I miss the high mpg (currently, my Fit is getting 39.6 mpg). BTW, battery repair is a viable option for anyone and I would recommend dealing with Hybrid-Battery-Repair!
Richard
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