By Brian Wallace
The poor Honda Civic Hybrid has always had to live in the shadows. But under its skin the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is slightly more powerful, much easier to live with, and more fuel-efficient than the previous generation. It's even harder to tell a 2012 Civic Hybrid from a standard 2012 Civic at a glance. So the Civic Hybrid cannot cruise under only electric power as cars with Ford's and Toyota's hybrid systems do. Interestingly, in terms of EPA reported fuel economy, the 2012 Civic Hybrid is Honda's most fuel-efficient vehicle, besting even Honda's dedicated hybrid model, the Insight.
The average service life of the Honda Civic IMA battery in the Honda Civic Hybrids is only about seven years, and in some cases much less. Cause of Honda Civic IMA Battery FailuresThe leading cause of premature bttery failure with the Honda Civic hybrid IMA batteries has been undercharging. Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Battery WarrantyIf the battery in your Honda Civic Hybrid fails while it is still under warranty, your Honda dealer will replace it at no cost. Diagnosing Honda Hybrid Battery Failure ProblemsYour car's self-diagnostic system will detect most problems that can occur in the hybrid battery or charging system. How to Replace a Honda Civic Hybrid BatteryCaution: High Voltage hybrid batteries can be dangerous!
If you own a hybrid Honda Civic, then you may be familiar with the IMA light. This light comes on when there is an issue with the Integrated Motor Assist system. We will walk you through what the Honda Civic IMA light is, what it means when it comes on, whether you can drive with it on and how to resolve the issue. What Is An IMA Light In A Honda Hybrid? What Is The Integrated Motor Assist System In A Honda Civic?
Why use an encoder for the IMA motor? The IMA rotor is bolted directly to the crankshaft, so you might think that the crankshaft position sensor could be used to determine the rotor position. The IMA encoder has 3 “switches” and six possible combinations of ON and OFF: 001, 010, 100, 111, 011, 110. Before they brought the car in, they had installed an entire IMA motor (with encoder) figuring it was the most likely cause. Good encoder signalsThe waveform for the encoder looks pretty much exactly like the example in the service manual.
NOTENOTE... and you're going to try rebuilding your transmission?Did you check the fluid level while the car was warm, or cold? Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.. If necessary, remove the dipstick and fill the transmission into the dipstick hole to bring the fluid level up to the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 automatic transmission fluid (ATF). If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level.. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a/c ProblemCant find any specifically related threads but Im new so dont shoot me if there is.Here are the details.A/C compressor locked up. New on installed 05/13/2022.This is our first hybrid and I cant figure this out for the life of me. After installation the compressor does not kick on and neither does either fan. I will attach the service write up from Honda that is rather useless I will add. Below is what I have tried.New compressor.New climate switches on the dash.New relay for the compressor and fuse for the condenser.Pressure gauges read fine after Freon.
So you’re driving, and your “Low Tire Pressure” warning light goes off. You fill up the tire(s) with low pressure and get back on the road, but the warning light still won’t turn off. This is a common issue for Honda owners, so here’s a quick guide on how to reset the TPMS light in your Honda. Any time you reinflate your tires, change a tire, or get them rotated, the TPMS needs to be recalibrated before it’ll work properly again. Then it will stop automatically, and your tire pressure monitoring system is good to go.
Re: 2007 honda civic hybrid abs problemMaybe there are more clues to be found, such as in the brake booster system. You should check all other control units in the car for fault codes, then evaluate all codes. [/QUOTE]Thanks for replayI replaced the 12v battery while driving it's beep three time and say something in Japanese but i think it's seat belts beep and auto stop not working i checked on computer no error shows just abs and from last night the engine light turns on and after few minutes turns off when start the car it's off but when start driving it turns on and then off no more issues in car no HID installedThanks
Takata's chapter 11 bankruptcy plan has been approved by a Delaware judge. While that means some reorganization, pay-offs for creditors, yadda yadda etc ... the dollar figure I was interested in involves how much is being set aside for injury victims. The action makes official the agreement that requires the airbag manufacturer to pay $850 million to help automakers cover some of the cost for airbag recalls. The plan also includes a "channeling injunction" for future victims. article "Takata's Bankruptcy Has Been Improved.
