I have a 2002 Silver Insight with ~230,000 miles on it. It seems that the batteries (original) are finally giving in. I live in Upstate NY near Rochester.
For the last several months I have been getting the check engine light to come on when I drive X miles with charge below Y%. That was ok because if I drive Z miles with it above Y % charged the check engine light goes off. So I was able to get it inspected in the summer.
Since then the IMA light has come on (assuming I was driving too long with the charge too low).
-- I recently removed the fuse to reset the IMA computer. I have driven ~40 miles and it has still not reset. With this I have a few questions:
-- How many miles do you need to drive after rest for the IMA to reboot?
-- Is there anyone local (upstate NY) that does battery reconditioning/refurbishment?
-- How long can I run with IMA light on?
-- Is it possible to run without batteries? I have a very flat commute (40 miles each way). If so, is this a DIY or need a licensed mechanic. Depends on my compentecy I guess, so I am not a mechanic but I am an Engineer.
-- Quotes for new batteries have been ~$4000, but that is from dealers, so I'm assuming it is drastically inflated.
For the last several months I have been getting the check engine light to come on when I drive X miles with charge below Y%. That was ok because if I drive Z miles with it above Y % charged the check engine light goes off. So I was able to get it inspected in the summer.
Since then the IMA light has come on (assuming I was driving too long with the charge too low).
-- I recently removed the fuse to reset the IMA computer. I have driven ~40 miles and it has still not reset. With this I have a few questions:
-- How many miles do you need to drive after rest for the IMA to reboot?
-- Is there anyone local (upstate NY) that does battery reconditioning/refurbishment?
-- How long can I run with IMA light on?
-- Is it possible to run without batteries? I have a very flat commute (40 miles each way). If so, is this a DIY or need a licensed mechanic. Depends on my compentecy I guess, so I am not a mechanic but I am an Engineer.
-- Quotes for new batteries have been ~$4000, but that is from dealers, so I'm assuming it is drastically inflated.