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  1. Problems and Troubleshooting
    A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a first-generation insight with high mileage. It performs well in the city, but I encountered an issue when attempting to climb a steep hill. The car started shaking and eventually came to a stop without the power to continue (although it did not turn off)...
  2. Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    I am selling my 01 Insight due to circumstances beyond my resources and repair capability. I acquired this Insight approximately 2 years ago at 247,438 and had the best experience until recently when faced with an IMA light. It was my main source of transportation for 1 year, then parked and...
    $2,000 USD
  3. Honda Insight Forum 1st-Gen Discussion
    Initial Post: February 25th 5pm A little background, I've had this car since 191k and it has reliably taken me to 274k until today. I am extremely diligent with routine maintenance. Oil changes every 3-4k miles and cvt fluid changed every other oil change. Recently redone suspension and new cvt...
  4. Honda Insight Forum 1st-Gen Discussion
    Hi, I bought this '01 manual trans for my daughter, 23, who promptly moved to Chicago where she doesn't want a car - for now. So I'm driving it (and cutting my gas bill in half of course!). When she is here in San Diego, however, she drives it. Last weekend we drove up to Long Beach - she drove...
  5. Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    Hello everyone! First time poster so bear with me please. Unfortunately my friend borrowed my Insight and “hit a curb” with the passenger front wheel. Looking to see if anyone is interested before I take it to the junkyard. Specs: Asking Price - $350 minimum Year - 2001 Color - Silver...
    $350 USD
  6. Troubleshooting and Problems
    The car: 2010 Insight EX 150K miles CVT fluid changed 10K miles ago - also changed fluid filters (both inside and outside filters) The car leaks nothing (literally nothing), and never has The Symptoms: Problem has existed for the last 40K miles (I know, I suck). Judder only occurs off the line...
  7. Want to Buy 2005 CVT ECM Needed

    Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    I am from QC Canada and i am searching a 2005 CVT ECM (the one beneath the passenger footwell). Parts number : 37820-PHM-A61 Please let me know if you have one for sale. Tks !
  8. Honda Insight Forum 1st-Gen Discussion
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  9. Problems and Troubleshooting
    Here's what worked for me: I started by clearing any CVT codes - disconnect the 12v battery for 10 minutes, then re-connect battery If you need to change your CVT fluid and filter, do the burnishing procedure first. Burnishing procedure (smooths the surfaces between the pulleys and the belt)...
  10. Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    Hey everyone! I’m here to sell my much beloved 2004 Honda Insight aka “Izzy.” I bought this car used about five years ago, when it had about 67,000 miles on it and a faulty IMA battery. Nevertheless, I drove out to Chicago, bought it, and drove it back to Iowa. It had been sitting for a little...
  11. Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    We have too many cars and it's come time to simplify, so Bluesight (2003 Blue CVT Insight) is on the block. It's currently in Sarasota, FL and I don't really want to transport it (again) back to WI. I have a couple more races to go to, so it will not be ready to pick up (in Sarasota) until after...
  12. Problems and Troubleshooting
    So I recently purchased an 02 CVT and was driving perfectly fine for a month commuting 110miles a day and was averaging roughly 52mpg. But recently when trying to maximize mpg with as light as throttle I can go, the car has start jerking when at the 19-25mph, 36-39mph, and 48-50mph range. It...
  13. Honda Insight Forum 2nd-Gen Discussion
    Hi, I own a 2012 insight and have owned it for about a year now. I love everything about the car except for the inconsistent cvt transmission. An example would be, let's say I'm coasting down a hill with no throttle input (IMA on charge) and I slowly get on the throttle pedal. I would get a...
  14. Buy/Sell Insight-Related Items
    Edit: Monthly bump. Still available at $1,800 for InsightCentral members, but about to post more widely for $2,000 (a bargain at that). I truly love my 16+ year old 1st Gen Insight, but, sadly, time has come for me to part with it and I want to find it a good home with others who love this...
  15. Problems and Troubleshooting
    I have a 2002 Insight with 212k miles. The transmission works well, however there is a whine while in gear. It is louder when in forward but still noticeably when in reverse. The whine is not present while in Park or Neutral. I did a lot of research on this forum about the bearing in...
  16. Honda Insight on eBay, CarGuru, BAT, Craigs, etc
    Little late posting, but you should be able to see pictures and stats on my 2002 CVT 73,000 miles that runs and looks fantansic Staten Island NY Item 163673355970
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  17. Honda Insight Forum 1st-Gen Discussion
    2002 insight CVT is surging and RPMs are going up/down like a TCC engaging & disengaging? Happens at cruise at say 60 mph when my RPMs would normally be at 2400 RPMs but now it hovers around 3000 to 3500, then occasionally drops back to normal 2400 RPMs... I notice the Instant MPG goes way...
  18. Problems and Troubleshooting
    My 2001 w/CVT (156k miles) that I hardly ever drive but I keep it running and charged up, will go into gear, (drive and reverse and you can feel it going into the gear) but for some reason the car won't move at all in either direction. I jacked up the car and in neutral neither of the front...
  19. Problems and Troubleshooting
    Help! my CVT bit the bullet and am looking to either a. sell the car or b. get the CVT repaired or replaced. Located in Southern New Jersey. Overall, my 2002 Silver CVT model is in great shape. The IMA battery is original and hanging on with regular grid charges. The brakes, 12v battery and...
  20. Problems and Troubleshooting
    About a month ago, my IMA light came on. It wasn't unexpected; my car is almost old enough to consent and it's still on the original battery. About two weeks ago, the Charge / Assist meter stopped working, the battery level started acting wonky, Auto Stop never activated even under ideal...
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