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#89 of 171 Re: 2003 HCH IMA Problem [ilikecake] by Ogre_GEV May 28, 2009 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: ilikecake (May 15, 2009 2:41 pm) > I located an IMA from a 2005   Most IMA batteries that have been sitting in junkyards will fail within their first year (usually at the 9 month mark) with P1447 or P1433 errors. This is due to the fact that they have been left sitting for 90 or more days without being charged. If this happens to you, you should not replace it again (because it will happen again) but have it rebalanced to correct the damaged caused by the extended sitting.   BTW, $150 is very cheap. They are usually $250.
#90 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [jorgenchr] by Ogre_GEV May 28, 2009 (6:56 pm)
Replying to: jorgenchr (May 21, 2009 7:55 pm) You should take another 2009 for a test drive. If it acts differently, go back and yell at the dealer. If it acts the same, then you'll have to get used to it.
#91 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [jorgenchr] by timaz May 28, 2009 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: jorgenchr (May 21, 2009 7:55 pm) I also have a 09 hch. I never drove an older model so I can't speak of how they compare, but I have had similar experiences, most notably that the IMA seems more or less random and reluctant to assist on steep hills, especially at higher speeds. Initially I thought something was wrong with my car, but increasingly I think its just how the IMA system is programmed. I found the following article to be helpful: http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13570 It describes some of the factors which can affect how the IMA system will respond. This gave some logic to the seeming randomness of the system. I don't know if I changed or the car changed but it seems to be doing better now, after I hit about 4000 miles. I think I mostly got used to the way it drove.   Also, there is a software update for the IMA system so you might want to check with your dealer to see if your car has been updated or not. I only bought my 09 hch less than 2 months ago and it hadn't received the update, so it is quite possible that your car also might have been manufactured before the latest software update. Replies to this message: jorgenchr (Jun 03, 2009 11:15 pm) hunter44102 (Jun 05, 2009 5:14 pm) jorgenchr (Jun 09, 2009 6:23 pm) and 1 more...
#92 of 171 my 2003 have multy problems by amjad1 May 31, 2009 (2:13 pm)
i just bought my 2003 hch car 1 week ago ,the ima come on all of the time ,& the MPG is too low around 23mpg ...plz help me what i have to do Replies to this message: Ogre_GEV (May 31, 2009 3:21 pm)
#93 of 171 Re: my 2003 have multy problems [amjad1] by Ogre_GEV May 31, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: amjad1 (May 31, 2009 2:13 pm) You first need to find out if it is the battery or some other component of the IMA system. Get your codes read, either by a mechanic or at autozone. Post them here and the state you're in and the mileage on the car.   The warranty is 8 years/80,000 miles on the battery.
#94 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [timaz] by jorgenchr Jun 03, 2009 (11:15 pm)
Replying to: timaz (May 28, 2009 9:34 pm) Does anyone know what that software update is called? My dealer told me Honda never had any updated available for my car Replies to this message: hunter44102 (Jun 05, 2009 5:14 pm) jorgenchr (Jun 09, 2009 6:23 pm) timaz (Jun 09, 2009 7:59 pm)
#95 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [jorgenchr] by hunter44102 Jun 05, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: jorgenchr (Jun 03, 2009 11:15 pm) Software update is called a PCM update (powertrain control module update). I just had it done on my 2006. Fixed a problem I had with acceleration. Replies to this message: jorgenchr (Jun 09, 2009 6:23 pm) timaz (Jun 09, 2009 7:59 pm)
#96 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [hunter44102] by jorgenchr Jun 09, 2009 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: hunter44102 (Jun 05, 2009 5:14 pm) What i meant to ask about is, what is this specific update that was made available for the 2009 Civic's? My dealer tells me that car does not have any updates available. Replies to this message: timaz (Jun 09, 2009 7:59 pm)
#97 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [jorgenchr] by timaz Jun 09, 2009 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: jorgenchr (Jun 09, 2009 6:23 pm) My receipt from the dealership says "updated PGM-FI WITH LATES SOFTWARE 37805-RMX-A130, ALSO UPDATED IMA BATTERY CONTROL UNIT WITH 1K101-RMX-A110 OP#125517A"   Not sure what everything means, but hopeful that can help.   I had the work done 4/14 and I have an 09 HCH delivered to the dealer in 11/08. I don't know if possibly my 09 was manufacturer earlier than yours. I would guess the cars being manufactured after the updates were released would already come with the latest software, so perhaps your car already had the latest updates when it was delivered.
#98 of 171 Re: Problem with Honda Civic 2009 IMA [jorgenchr] by bp_madman Jun 23, 2009 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: jorgenchr (May 21, 2009 7:55 pm) You are not alone in regards to this matter. I thought I had purchased a great car. I've had my 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 7 months now. The first 5 months I experienced no problems with it. Now, there is a notable difference in how it accelerates…or should I say lack of acceleration, to the point of being dangerous! To top things off, the dealership from where I purchased my Hybrid, GREG MAY HONDA, in Waco, TX, refuses to acknowledge a problem actually exists. I would NOT recommend this vehicle to anyone. Replies to this message: ulrike1 (Jul 02, 2009 5:33 pm) ilikecake (Jul 02, 2009 8:11 pm)

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