Recently I have been having some trouble with the IMA system in my '01 CVT insight. I cannot get more than three or four bars on the charge side and when accelerating with the pedal to the floor the assist gauge will not read beyond the first "s" in ASST (maybe 5 bars or so). The regenerative breaking is not working at all. The batteries remain near fully charged all the time now because the IMA isn't really doing much. The IMA malfunction light has NOT come on nor has any other idiot light.
I have read about "recalibration" a lot on this site but this does not seem to be an example of that phenomenon. I am guessing that it may have something to do with the extreme heat lately (mid to upper 90's). I avoid AC and when I do use it, it is set on the highest temp I can stand (usually 82 or so). Could the heat be causing issues or percieved issues with battery voltage? I hope that is the case. If not does anyone know of any potential causes? Don't hold back...give it to me straight.
On a more positive note, has performed flawlessly otherwise except for ripping the plastic panels off in the snow. 60mpg over 40k
I have read about "recalibration" a lot on this site but this does not seem to be an example of that phenomenon. I am guessing that it may have something to do with the extreme heat lately (mid to upper 90's). I avoid AC and when I do use it, it is set on the highest temp I can stand (usually 82 or so). Could the heat be causing issues or percieved issues with battery voltage? I hope that is the case. If not does anyone know of any potential causes? Don't hold back...give it to me straight.
On a more positive note, has performed flawlessly otherwise except for ripping the plastic panels off in the snow. 60mpg over 40k