My 2000 Insight has 86000 miles on it and I've been told I need new batteries and two other items (can't remember what they are off the top of my head.) Since the IMA system is out of warranty by 6000 miles, the bill is expected to be $4,200.00! From what I'm reading on here, that seems to be the average.
Is there anything else I can do that's not so damned expensive? I simply can't affort to spend $4200 on it. It's gotten to the point that the CEL and the IMA lights come on and there is no more assist or charge. I can't drive at night because the lights drain the 12V battery. So, it's looking as though my little car is going to get parked in the driveway until I can sell it to someone who can afford to fix it or until I win the lottery.
Is there anything else I can do that's not so damned expensive? I simply can't affort to spend $4200 on it. It's gotten to the point that the CEL and the IMA lights come on and there is no more assist or charge. I can't drive at night because the lights drain the 12V battery. So, it's looking as though my little car is going to get parked in the driveway until I can sell it to someone who can afford to fix it or until I win the lottery.