Worst Case Hybrid Scenerio: Battery Failure
#1
Worst Case Hybrid Scenerio: Battery Failure
Last night at 93,693 miles, the engine check light and the IMA light appreared. The autostop would not activate. Battery indicated full charge, but the Assist/Charge bar was out. Car drove normally and even seemed to have less of a performance drop off then when it recals (that has no occurred in about three months).
Got 80mpg on my 25-mile work commute this morning without an IMA. Lute Riley in Richardson took several hours and $250 to find out:
The estimate cost for parts and labor was $6,400. Warranty for the 2000 Insight was 80,000. After discussions with the Service Manager, a deal was made that Honda would pay for all but $450 and my rental car.
It's early, but they talk as if it could be repaired as early as this weekend. If they do - it's incredible.
Hopefully the batteries and unit will be superior to the OEM. Have not gotten an answer, but if the techs have a clue to long battery life - I'll pass the word.
Got 80mpg on my 25-mile work commute this morning without an IMA. Lute Riley in Richardson took several hours and $250 to find out:
- IMA battery - out
- MCM - out
- BCM - out
The estimate cost for parts and labor was $6,400. Warranty for the 2000 Insight was 80,000. After discussions with the Service Manager, a deal was made that Honda would pay for all but $450 and my rental car.
It's early, but they talk as if it could be repaired as early as this weekend. If they do - it's incredible.
Hopefully the batteries and unit will be superior to the OEM. Have not gotten an answer, but if the techs have a clue to long battery life - I'll pass the word.
#6
Now For Some Levity...
I'm in a rental at a commercial rate - better than retail. My chocies was a small KIA SUV or Dodge Ram pickup. I almost took the Dodge Ram for a day. Anyway, tommorrow they should get a Dodge Neon returned and I'll get that for an even lower rate.
So funny I still brake like it's regenerative. I drive slowly now to avoid a wreck - not hypermile per se. Nobody knows what I'd do renting a Dodge Ram for a day with a camera....
So funny I still brake like it's regenerative. I drive slowly now to avoid a wreck - not hypermile per se. Nobody knows what I'd do renting a Dodge Ram for a day with a camera....
#8
Re: Worst Case Hybrid Scenerio: Battery Failure
I was considering making it a poll question as I still might do it.
While it's easy to get the tripod and set the autotimer for 15 seconds, I'm not as professional as some of the guys I take pictures of:
While it's easy to get the tripod and set the autotimer for 15 seconds, I'm not as professional as some of the guys I take pictures of:
- Need a flannel shirt
- Need a cap or Stetson
- Don't have time to grow a goate
- Have not been full of my own bull for several years. Think it's controled by a mutant gene.
- Would help if there was time to get my butt up from 185 to 250+
#9
Re: Worst Case Hybrid Scenerio: Battery Failure
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
It's early, but they talk as if it could be repaired as early as this weekend. If they do - it's incredible.
I've been in my rental for 4 weeks now and there is no word on the arrival of the battery.
Keep us posted on your situation - I'll do the same!
Good luck.
#10
Re: Worst Case Hybrid Scenerio: Battery Failure
Today I swaped rentals - from the KIA SUV to a KIA Rio compact car. I know it's losing an opportunity to jump medians. Also wanted to do the butt wiggle swerving lanes....
Seriously, the contact guy at Honda may have a definitive time estimate on the parts coming in Thursday morning.
Seriously, the contact guy at Honda may have a definitive time estimate on the parts coming in Thursday morning.