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130 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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| Looking for information on the maintenance needed at 85K. What do I need to check, and replace? What do I need to check on the braking and charging system? Is there a manual out for the car yet? Where can I buy the air filter for the battery cooling system besides the dealer? I'd like to do the work myself if I can. Any help would be great | |
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I purchased my 2003 Hybrid, used, about 2 years ago. Since then, the IMA and check engine lines have gone on and off intermittenly. When I brought the car to Honda, they told me I needed a brand new hybrid system, at a cost of $4,000. Since the car is still getting well over 40MPG, that was not a cost I was willing to incur. Now, I recently needed to have my car pass emissions testing. They refuse to just hook the car up the old fashioned way, and actually test the output. Instead, they hook they read the computer, and have failed my car because of the check engine and IMA lights. When I hooked the car up to a computer, the mechanic asked if my A/C was working (A/C does indeed work just fine) because the external temp gauge was reading incorrectly. Clearly the car just has a ton of computer issues, but given the fact that it drives absolutely fine and my MPG is in the mid to high 40s, I see no reason to dump a ton of money into it to fix a computer problem that has affected nothing other than turning on 2 dashboard lights. I am located in CT, and have not been able to come up with any resolution, even when speaking directly to the head of the emissions dept. Has anyone else had a similar problem, or found a resolution?
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Replying to: bahrooks (Oct 26, 2009 11:48 am) You can't just ignore these errors, as at some point the computer detects so many errors it can't figure out what area is really causing the problem.....and then you get to the point where you fail an inspection, and have to throw many unnecessary parts at it.
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 26, 2009 12:10 pm) I would see about getting the fault codes erased and see if whatever was making the check engine light come on causes it to come on ....again. I wouldn't mess with those _____ any more than I had to. AND I wouldn't pay a whole lot to get the car diagnosed. BUT I WOULD get a list of the fault codes printed out prior to erasing them. And THEN drive the car about 100mi and see if any of them returned. For anyone to make a blanket statement that the car needs a $4000 "hybrid system" replacement seems ludicrous to me. |
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Anyone have problems with the break. when you break it feels like its excellrating  times? This car is only a couple of weeks old. Ant responses much appreciated. Thanks
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Replying to: caulie (Nov 01, 2009 7:40 pm) It's a brand new vehicle, take it back to the dealership, that's what the warranty if for so you don't have to waste your time on problems.
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Replying to: caulie (Nov 01, 2009 7:40 pm) |
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 02, 2009 6:30 am) Now that I see the spelling of "brake", I am beginning to wonder about the relative "smartness" of those operators. Of course, I am aware that most consumers disregard the "Owner's Manual" in lieu of "live and learn", but if I just paid for a (new ) car, I would make damn sure I knew how to operate it. Especially a car that is as fundamentally different in its' drive system. Perhaps we are witnessing "buyer's remorse", or just plain ignorance. |
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 02, 2009 6:30 am)  Anyway, in my O6 HH, nowhere in the manual was it made really clear that when braking, the gas engine will likely shut down and all the engine braking one has learned to appreciate in a regular gas-engine car, will go away. Net result, because you aren't fully depressing the brake pedal, the car will "accelerate" and unless you quickly react you could experience an unplanned, sudden stop. Likewise, the braking benefits of using the B mode in lieu of Drive, was not emphasized. (Not only does it charge the battery but "engine braking" is restored. So, let's not assume that the owner's manual is the be all end all of driver education for "new" car owners and anyone who can't find exactly what they need in a manual is stupid. Often I find knowledge from users groups is far more current and clear than any manufacturer's manual. Chuck
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Replying to: charlesp (Nov 02, 2009 11:19 am) |
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