You might see if the flywheel can be resurfaced like is done with brake drums and disc's. Sometimes the flywheel does get damaged and if it is grooved it is more then likely done for and a new one would be needed.

A new flywheel is probably a dealer only item.

 

Good point! However, the flywheel is still part of the IMA motor and I'm not sure that I'd be wanting a non-hybrid technician messing around with it.

 

I'll have to agree with VMA131Marine about having it towed for a 2nd opinion. Some shops will obsorb or discount towing fees if you have it fixed there.
Dr. Russ (VMA131Marine) is also right that the tech may not be aware that the flywheel is part of the hybrid motor.

If you're in that situation again in a future vehicle: It would have been better to keep lower engine RPM's and try to keep slippage to a minimum and perhaps it might have made it to your repairshop instead of side of the road.
For example:
If you're on a slippery steep grade it's better to try and get your wheels to slowly "catch" the pavement rather than a high speed spin which only burns off the tread. All your engine rev's likely burned off any remaining clutch surface.

Either way sorry about your troubles and surely will be back on the road soon.

 

Sorry to hear about your dilema and expense.

On the other hand I (and many others) swear by Honda manual transmissions (as opposed to swearing at them). My last one did over 180K and even though I no longer have the car - traded it in at the dealership, an employee bought it- it is still going strong and shifts like new.

I am assuming that this is your first manual transmission vehicle. If not, then I have to see it as bad luck. Hopefully it is covered under warranty, unless it shows signs of premature wear and abuse at which point that is a real pain in the wallet.


Cheers;

MSantos

 

disengage clutch means push the clutch pedal all the way in... clutch is now disengaged... it's sounds confusing but that is the proper term

when you engage the clutch... it means the plates are coming together but the clutch pedal is now being released.

 

The flywheel in the HCH is the electric engine but there is a clutch plate, and that can go bad if abused.

 

I think that a clutch should last the life of the car if driven correctly. I just wanted to clarify that no Extended warranty will cover the clutch replacement under any circumstances....

 

I was supposed to be able to pick up the car today, but the mechanic claims Honda sent him "the wrong throw out bearing," so apparently I have to wait until Monday on that one. Grrr. Two more days of paying for that gas-guzzling rental car -- I've already used half a freakin' tank and I've barely gone 150mi.

The good news is I don't have to have the flywheel replaced, apparently. That should save me some money.

 

Just to clear up a misconception - there *is* a separate flywheel on IMA-equipped cars. It's located in back of the IMA motor.

Remember, Honda in their wisdom provided a separate conventional gear reduction starter, should the IMA system fail or be prevented from starting the car due to temperature extremes. For those of you in colder climates, you may have even heard it engage once or twice (I heard it once, in the Accord).

I checked my service manual for the Civic to make sure the flywheel was there - it is.

I'd be worried about the flywheel being grooved - usually, it's the teeth on the thing that you have to worry about. Perhaps you can talk with your mechanic about why the flywheel would become grooved - if not from improper installation or wear of the clutch plate or pressure plates, perhaps it's the operator clutching technique ? (just a suggestion as to the cause, I'm not trying to be disparaging!) It's been a while since I've driven an MT-equipped car (an '88 CRX Si), but I know they can be shifted quite smoothly with practice.