IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

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#11

09-13-2005, 07:17 AM

tbaleno

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

Check all the fuses. Check the wireing harness for a connector that isn't seated properly or fully inserted. Failing that take it into the dealer.

#12

09-07-2008, 03:38 PM

dc_coor

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

HI,

I have a 2005 HCH and am having the same problem. The IMA light is on and the D light is flashing. Also the radio does not work nor do the power locks.

Has anyone figured out how to fix this?

I have checked/replaced all fuses and have also disconnected the battery, neither have worked.

PLEASE HELP!!!

Last edited by dc_coor; 09-07-2008 at 03:50 PM. Reason: Wanted to add more info to my post

#13

09-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Gairwyn

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

Wish I could be of more help here, but I checked the manual and it says for both the IMA light and the D flashing light you should take the car to the dealer, where they will connect the car to their diagnostic system, which will pull up the diagnostic trouble codes that indicate what the problem could be.
If the battery was disconnected, and the radio display reads "COdE", you need to enter in your car's 5-digit code with the preset buttons to reset the audio system.
Too bad the original poster and others who had the same symptoms didn't say what their outcome was; their posts are a few years old now.

#14

09-24-2008, 09:53 AM

mskibinski

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

Had a similar problem with my 05 civic hybrid. The car would stall when downshifting into second gear and the check engine light/IMA light would come on. As soon as I pushed the clutch back in, the engine would start again. Freaked me out. Took the car into the dealer and haven't had any trouble since (2 years ago). They did a software update. Don't know if this will help you or not.

#15

01-04-2009, 03:13 PM

thebutler7

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

check out the federal waranties on the 2005 honda accord.8/80 on most of the Integrated Motor Assist System (IMA)

System Covered/Part Name Federal
CA

CA/CT/MA/
ME/VT
Crankcase Control System

Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve 3/36 3/50
Engine Oil Fill Cap 3/36 3/50

Evaporative and Refueling Emissions
Control System

Fuel Tank (including Fuel Tank Vapor/ 3/36

7/70

Liquid Separation Valve and Vapor
Recirculation Tube)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor 3/36 3/50
Fuel Pump Module 3/36

7/70

Fuel Fi

lter (including Fuel Pressure
Regulator)*1 3/36 3/50
Fuel Fill Pipe 3/36 3/50
Fuel Fill Cap 3/36 3/50
Evaporative Emission Lines and/or Hoses 3/36 3/50
Evaporative Emission Canister 3/36 3/50
Evaporative Emission Valves 3/36 3/50

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
(including EGR Valve Position Sensor) 3/36 3/50

Exhaust System

Catalytic Converters

8/80 8/80

System Covered/Part Name Federal
CA

CA/CT/MA/
ME/VT
Exhaust System (cont’d)

Exhaust Pipe (engine to catalytic
converter or between converters) 3/36 3/50

Ignition System

Ignition Coils 3/36 3/50
Spark Plugs 3/36 3/50
Crankshaft Position Sensor 3/36

7/70

Camshaft Position Sensor 3/36 3/50

Fuel Injection System

Engine/Powertrain Control Module

8/80 8/80

(including Barometric Pressure
Sensor and Software Upgrades)
Throttle Actuator Control Module

8/80 8/80

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 3/36 3/50
Injectors 3/36 3/50
Fuel Rail 3/36 3/50
Fuel Lines and/or Hoses 3/36 3/50
Knock Sensors 3/36 3/50
Oxygen Sensors 3/36 3/50
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 3/36 3/50
MAP Sensor 3/36 3/50
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 3/36 3/50

Federal and California Emissions Warranties Parts List

APL 28253 (0409)

This list details the components covered and the warranty duration in years and miles, whichever comes first. Your vehicle may
not be equipped with all of the parts listed.

Federal

column applies to all vehicles registered and normally operated in all states other than California/Connecticut/
Massachusetts/Maine/Vermont.

California

column applies to all vehicles registered and normally operated in California/Connecticut/Massachusetts/
Maine/Vermont.

2005 Accord Hybrid

Federal and California Emissions Warranties Parts List
System Covered/Part Name Federal
CA

CA/CT/MA/
ME/VT
Fuel Injection System (cont’d)

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 3/36 3/50
Thermostat 3/36 3/50

OBD System

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 3/36

7/70

Data Link Connector (DLC) 3/36

7/70
Transmission Control System

Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor 3/36 3/50
Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor 3/36 3/50
Shift Solenoid & Clutch Pressure Control 3/36 3/50
Solenoid Valves
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 3/36 3/50
Shift Control Solenoid Valves 3/36 3/50
Transmission Range Switch 3/36 3/50

In
take Air System

Throttle Body (including Throttle Position 3/36 3/50
Sensor and Throttle Actuactor)
Mass Airflow Sensor 3/36 3/50
Intake Manifold Assembly 3/36

7/70

Intake Manifold Tuning Actuator Assembly 3/36 3/50
Intake Air Resonator 3/36 3/50
Intake Air Ducts 3/36 3/50
Air Cleaner Housing 3/36 3/50
Air Cleaner Housing Cover 3/36 3/50
Air Cleaner Element

*2 3/36 3/50

Variable Cylinder Management System

Spool Valve Assembly 3/36 3/50
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 3/36 3/50

System Covered/Part Name Federal
CA

CA/CT/MA/
ME/VT
Integrated Motor Assist System (IMA)

Battery Assembly (including all internal

8/80 8/80

components)
DC-DC Converter

8/80 8/80

Motor Control Module

8/80 8/80

Motor Power Inverter Module (including

8/80 8/80

software updates)

8/80 8/80

Motor Rotor

8/80 8/80

Motor Stator

8/80 8/80

Busbar 3/36 3/50
Bypass Contactor 3/36 3/50
Bypass Resistor 3/36 3/50
High Voltage Contactor 3/36 3/50
Battery Current Sensor 3/36 3/50
Motor Rotor Position Sensor 3/36 3/50
Motor Current Sensor 3/36 3/50
Motor Power Cable 3/36

7/70

High Voltage Motor Power Inverter 3/36 3/50
Module Cable
Intelligent Power Unit Air Duct and Fan 3/36 3/50
Power Control Unit Air Duct 3/36 3/50
Motor Power Inverter Module Fan 3/36 3/50
Control Relay

Miscellaneous Parts

that are used in conjunction with the items in
this list are covered. Some examples are: clamps, brackets, piping,
nuts, bolts, fasteners, switches, sensors, solenoids, wires, harnesses,
connectors, seals, and gaskets.

1 Fuel filter replacement and fuel tank flushing are covered when
contamination results from a defect in material or workmanship.

2 Covered up to the first required replacement only; see the
maintenance schedule in the Owner’s Manual.

2005 Accord Hybrid

#16

02-27-2009, 06:54 AM

starbell

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

I have the EXACT same problem with my 2005 Honda Civic. I am at about 60,000 miles and my battery was having problems (the car would randomly have problems starting), so I had it replaced. After I picked it up from the shop, and my car had the following problems:

-- my audio system and clock are not working. This is not an issue of entering the anti-theft code. There is no power at all going to the audio system and the word "code" is not shown on the display board like it normally would after losing power.

-- the IMA and engine light are on

-- the green light next to "Drive" is flashing, not constant, while I am driving

-- my car alarm is not working

-- if I open the door with my lights on, I do not hear a beeping sound like I normally would

I'm taking my car into a Honda dealer today, and I hope it is just an issue of having the computer updated (which is still covered under my warranty). I will keep you all posted.

#17

10-19-2009, 03:05 PM

Axle

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

So I had the same EXACT issue as DC_Coor.

- No Radio
- Blinking D
- Check Engine Light on
- Remote Key did not work
- IMA light on

All this happened when the car was jumped.

I tracked the problem down to one fuse:

Fuse #9 - 10amps under the hood
I was amazed that replacing one fuse fixed all of the above issues.

I was not able to track this fuse down through other methods. I just pulled every fuse and noticed that it was blown.

Hope this helps others.

Axle

#18

09-14-2019, 10:13 PM

Mokche

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoshiro

Tried the battery thing, didn't help.

I located the little fuse box by the battery, I did see a blue engine picture, but I can't tell if that "fuse" is bad or not. There is no window to see anything inside.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I had the same symtoms. Radiator tank was low on coolant. Filled it up and symptoms went away. Probably a small leak somewhere and causing engine to overheat and mess up the electronics.

#19

09-15-2019, 10:02 PM

Mokche

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Re: IMA light and check engine light and flashing "D"

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoshiro

Hopefully someone here has seen this before.

After only 200 miles on my 05 HCH, I see the IMA light, check engine light and the D for Drive light is flashing. The battery guage is blank and the radio doesn't work.

Also, when the ignition is off, the keyless entry does not work, the doors won't even lock with the lock.unlock switch.

I checked every fuse under the dash and under the hood, and my front battery is fine.

I do have an appointment next week, but thought maybe someone here would be able to save me a trip to the dealer.

Thanks

Exact symptoms. In my case, the aircon compressor bearing was worn and somehow causing communication interruptions to the engine management system that triggered the ima, battery and d light problem. Sometimes the check engine light comes on. Replacing the compressor solved the problem.