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158 messages, Last post on Jul 24, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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| With the autostop working intermittently. The dealer had the car for a week before figuring it out. There were no engine or transmission faults, but it turned out to be the HVAC controller which is back in the IMA controller behind the rear seat. That was replaced, and now autostop works all of the time and the gas mileage is 25% better. | |
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There appears to be a generic problem with the 2006-2008 Civic Hybrids. When stopped at a traffic light, and with the heater on at low fan speed and without the defroster on, the auto idle stop kicks on as expected, but after a minute or two, it kicks off abruptly and startles the driver. This problem has persisted with my 2006 Civic hybrid and also with a brand new 2008 Civic hybrid I test drove recently. Have other Civic hybrid owners noticed this problem? |
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I recently bought a new 2009 HCH. Having never driven a hybrid before, I have noticed a few odd things while driving this car. Owners of HCH, please let me know if the following is normal: 1. When stopped completely (say at red light), the car sometimes goes a bit backward when foot is released from the break -- like in manual transmission cars. 2. At lower speed (less than 25 mph), the car does not move smoothly like a non-hybrid car does. I can feel the perceptible jerk. Then there is the small matter of dealership that never gave me two keys (I have just one), and did not give me the manuals either. Will contacting Honda do any good? - John |
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Hi John, Congrats on the new car! I bought my '09 HCH back in June. The only time the car has moved backward for me when taking my foot off the brake is when I've been on an incline (same as with a regular car). Also, I've never noticed any jerkiness at lower speeds, I'll pay attention next time I'm in the car. When I purchased my car I was given 3 keys - two regular keys and one valet key. Have you contacted the dealership about getting the keys and the manuals? If so, what was their response? I hope this helps!
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Replying to: MsAdventure (Jul 14, 2009 2:22 pm) With the car going backward, this does not happen always. But, it happens on the flats road as well. The jerkiness is perceptible -- I can feel it in my belly. Please drive at slow speed and see if your car hesitates -- almost as if it can't decide if it needs to accelerate or decelerate. Also, could you please tell me which manuals did you receive with your car? I was given a 2009 civic manual (not of hybrid). I checked Honda's website at http://tinyurl.com/nhfddo, and I can see that there are following manuals and user guides related to the hybrid that I believe I should have been given (my car came with navigation): 2009 Civic Hybrid Navigation System Owner's Manual (English, Paper, 31SNC820) 2009 Civic Hybrid Owner's Manual (English, Paper, 31SNC630) 2009 Civic Hybrid Quick Start Guide (English, Paper, 31SNCQ30) 2009 Civic Hybrid Service History (English, Paper, 31SNCM30) Did you receive all four of the above? J
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Replying to: johngalt007 (Jul 15, 2009 10:56 am) I'm so sorry for the delayed response - I forgot to set myself email notifications! I did pay attention to driving at slower speeds two separate times. Once, after I first started the car it seemed to act slightly jerky. Second, after I'd driven for a while and that time, I didn't notice any jerkiness at all. Both times were at speeds 20-25 mph. I did receive all 4 of those manuals as well as these add'l booklets: 2009 Warranties - 31SNCW30 Consumer Information - 31H06801 Hope that helps!!! MsAdventure
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New 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid purchased end of March, has 1900 miles. the MPG Indicator at the bottom dash display indicates 33 mpg. I have not reset any trip meter readings. We have combination city and highway. Outside Temps. 101 degrees, its summer in SW Calif.! The dealer tells me that the car needs a break-in period of at least 5,000 miles to begin to get the good gas mileage. The owners manual indicates 600 miles break-in. The Electric Motor kicks in at take off's from a dead stop, and accelerating above 3,000rpm. When coasting/free-wheeling, the EM is charging the battery. Has anyone else experienced low mileage on a new 2009 Honda Hybrid? Should I wait until the Odometer turns 5,000 miles, and then complain about low mpg? My wife and I are retired. We don't drive like teenagers anymore! I have not yet measured gallons divided into real miles yet, but will on the next tank fill. The very first tankful, I did, and it matched the MPG Indicator in the Dash. Any Ideas? I think the Dealer is Full of It!
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Replying to: MsAdventure (Jul 23, 2009 1:42 pm) I did call Honda last week, and complained about not receiving a single manuals from the dealership. The rep from Honda said something about the dealer communication. No word from anyone (Honda or dealer) yet. I am not sure what my options are if I don't get them!! 
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Replying to: frednjudik (Jul 23, 2009 5:09 pm) At the moment since last 5 days with just suburbia driving. my mpg has stayed close to 35!! I am yet to see an EPA claimed 45 ever. 
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Replying to: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:45 am) That all sounds incredibly frustrating. I'm sorry you have to go through that hassle. Nothing like a bad experience to take away from the enjoyment of a new car. I would say at the very least, the dealer should offer to make copies for you of another set of manuals they have for the vehicle (never mind that what they *should* do is get you an actual set). I wonder if there's anything in your contract about what you're supposed to get with the vehicle and I wonder if the manuals are a line item on that? I thought I had my contract handy, but I can't seem to find it at the moment. Otherwise, I'd suggest starting a hunt on eBay for 2009 manuals. Good luck! MsAdventure |
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