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#50 of 55 Re: new ima only allows 45 mpg now [insighter] by insighter Dec 15, 2008 (11:53 am)
Replying to: insighter (Aug 21, 2008 11:48 am) Update on MY battery replacement. I wasn't able to get it replaced under warranty. Apparently the extended warranty time varies by State? Anyway, I was looking at a $3500 - $5000 repair. Not a very nice Christmas present. So just for giggles I searched eBay. Found a battery and the attached modules from a car that had front end damage. Had the entire unit shipped to my local Honda dealer. They installed it. The entire repair cost me about $1000. I know it was risky but there was a 90 day warranty and I purchased the extended warranty from SquareTrade.   End result - my car runs like new. I lost no mpg when the repair was completed. In fact I actually gained back a couple that we had lost in the last few years. Steadily at 65 mpg. The dealership was great about using the used parts and said the unit looked new. Oh - the eBayer is LKQonline
#51 of 55 Parking brake cable sticking causing drag on right/rear wheel by thierry Feb 10, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Anyone have any idea for a do-it-yourself fix on a 2002 Insight...money is tight and don't think I can afford to pay a mechanic. Only 52,000 miles on odometer! ANY IDEAS???? Replies to this message: Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 12:57 pm) thierry (Feb 11, 2009 7:19 pm) Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 8:48 pm) and 1 more...
#52 of 55 Re: Parking brake cable sticking causing drag on right/rear wheel [thierry] by Ogre_GEV Feb 11, 2009 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: thierry (Feb 10, 2009 8:15 pm) Adjust it? Lubricate it? It's a simple repair. Replies to this message: thierry (Feb 11, 2009 7:19 pm) Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 8:48 pm) thierry (Feb 12, 2009 6:51 am)
#53 of 55 Re: Parking brake cable sticking causing drag on right/rear wheel [Ogre_GEV by thierry Feb 11, 2009 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 12:57 pm) Thanks for your input. Simple for you to lub...a bit more difficult for me , but I tried to get some WD-40 inside the cable sheath and IT WORKED ! ! ! THANK YOU Replies to this message: Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 8:48 pm) thierry (Feb 12, 2009 6:51 am)
#54 of 55 Re: Parking brake cable sticking causing drag on right/rear wheel [Ogre_GEV [thierry] by Ogre_GEV Feb 11, 2009 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: thierry (Feb 11, 2009 7:19 pm) Okay, but you've only made a temporary fix. WD40 will gunk up rather quickly. It picks up dirt. Get some "White Lithium Grease". It comes in a spray can. Spray it again with the lithium grease and then work the brake handle a couple dozen times to work it in. (Then spray your door hinges with the stuff - it's what it's designed for.)   DO NOT GET ANY ON YOUR BRAKES! Just on the cable where it enters the sheath. Replies to this message: thierry (Feb 12, 2009 6:51 am)
#55 of 55 Re: Parking brake cable sticking causing drag on right/rear wheel [Ogre_GEV by thierry Feb 12, 2009 (6:51 am)
Replying to: Ogre_GEV (Feb 11, 2009 8:48 pm) Great words of advice. Every suggestion is greatly appreciated to keep this old 2002 Insight in tip-top shape until the all new 2010 comes out soon! THANKS AGAIN

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