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Forum: Honda Insight
03-27-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,084
Posted By ogakor

Re: Insight Ownership Day 1

You may want to stop by a Honda dealer and run your car's VIN through their database. The way I understand it, if it's part of the production run that had the potential problem, you may get a brand...
Forum: Honda Insight
03-26-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,084
Posted By ogakor

Re: Insight Ownership Day 1

Hey, John.. haven't talked to you in a hundred years. Remember me? I'm one of the first FEH owners. Still have the vehicle... but it's over 100k miles and I'm looking to sell it and get an '09 when...
Forum: Honda Insight
03-26-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,054
Posted By ogakor

WTB: Honda Insight with California HOV stickers

Got an Insight with carpool stickers for sale? I'm looking in northern CA. Contact ogakor at comcast dot net.

March 26, 2008
Forum: Honda Insight
07-15-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,993
Posted By ogakor

Re: What happens after 150k miles?

Thanks for the advice. The owner of one 2001 car I'm considering just had the battery modules replaced under warranty. He says it was a $2,000 job. (On paper, of course. It didn't cost him anything.)
Forum: Old Marketplace Archive
07-15-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,118
Posted By ogakor

WTB: Honda Insight with California HOV

Looking for an older Honda Insight with California HOV decals. CVT preferred over the 5-speed, though not a requirement. Must have clean title/no salvage. Reply to ogakor at comcast dot net
Forum: Honda Insight
07-15-2007, 07:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,993
Posted By ogakor

Re: What happens after 150k miles?

How much does the battery pack cost when the car is out of warranty?
Forum: Honda Insight
07-12-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,993
Posted By ogakor

What happens after 150k miles?

I'm considering buying an older, high-mileage Insight as a second car to compliment my '05 Escape Hybrid AWD, for long trips when AWD is not needed. No specific car in mind yet, just looking around....
Forum: Journalism & The Media
02-28-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 775
Posted By ogakor

Ford Escape Hybrid in TV gas/mileage story

A reporter uses his hybrid to demonstrate new EPA mileage ratings:

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=21085@kpix.dayport.com
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
02-13-2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,781
Posted By ogakor

Re: Sun visor extenders?

Case Logic made a visor organizer that is perfect for the FEH. I have two, one on each visor. It has a 5" plastic extension that pulls out to block the sun from that annoying spot around the rear...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-28-2007, 06:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

Just to be clear, did this happen in cold weather? I've had two incidents, both on sub-freezing mornings. No regen is normal in that situation, but it's odd that most of the reports of warnings from...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-23-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

Brakes have not been replaced. I'll check the fluid. Not only do I traverse a 7600' summit on the way to my weekend house, I also commute over an 1800' pass daily on the way to work. In addition, I...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-23-2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

Thanks for the suggestions. I am religious about maintaining vehicles with a good mechanic. In the case of my FEH, the 70k dealer service last week found all systems "good," including brake fluid,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-22-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

I won't be up on the hill for another week or two. The vehicle is serviced at a sea level and warmer location. Brake fluid was checked at the 70k service, which came several days after the first...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-22-2007, 07:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

I understand the outside/battery temperature and charging issue, but I'm still getting the brake warning light, ABS warning light, and "check brake system" message on some cold weather starts. It...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-16-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

Update update. Shop could not find anything wrong and they did not find a current error code. They tried to charge me $115 for looking, despite my extended warranty. We settled, without much hassle,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-15-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

Here's an update. An FEH owner in Reno reported the same issue. Her service shop reported "ABS test C1526, replaced master cyl. per TSB 05 08 05." Another owner said it is a sensor failure in the...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-14-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

It was a bit warmer this morning... 7 above... when I started the FEH. No warnings.

Thanks for the reminder on stored codes. I'll be sure to mention that what I bring it in.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-14-2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

I tried that twice-- once shortly after I first started the ignition and again after driving a couple of miles.

The idea from others that charging is limited until the battery warms up makes...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-13-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Re: Cold weather causes brake failure???

I should have added that my vehicle was not garaged. It was outdoors all night in sub-zero temps.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-13-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,796
Posted By ogakor

Cold weather causes brake failure???

The temperature hit 4 below this morning at Lake Tahoe. When I started my '05 FEH, the ABS and brake warning lights came on, along with a message to "check brake system." To make a long story short,...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
01-11-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,196
Posted By ogakor

Re: Anyone change the OEM Nav unit on an 06 Escape?

John, thanks for the photos. I'm considering doing the same thing you did. How difficult a job is the installation, and can you tell me the colors of the FEH wires that need to connect to the Eclipse...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
02-19-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,523
Posted By ogakor

Re: Snow chains for 2006 FEH

I assume you're going to Reno in I-80. If your vehicle is 2WD, copy the information on the tire wall and take it to any auto parts dealer. If you have the AWD model, don't worry about chains. ...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
08-15-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,081
Posted By ogakor

Re: Tire Replacement

I replaced the Continentals at 20,000 miles with Bridgestone Revo ATs. It killed me to essentially throw away tires with so much tread life left, but I could not stand the hard ride and noise any...
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
08-03-2005, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,690
Posted By ogakor

Re: Ipod in the FEH?

Randy, what a guy! Lemon Lady certainly deserves a break for all the trouble she went through with the '05.
Forum: Ford Escape Hybrid
08-02-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,690
Posted By ogakor

Re: Ipod in the FEH?

I've tried a few of the FM transmitters. The Transpod from DLO (http://www.dlodirect.com/ and discount online retailers such as amazon) has a strong transmitter and a nice way of holding and charging...
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