I have a 2000 Insight with 167,000 miles. The IMA light is on and the dealer wants to replace the Battery, BCM, and MCM for $7,000. I only expect to keep my Insight for another 50,000 to 75,000 miles, and I would like to keep the cost under $4,000.
It appears that the BCM/MCM modules are only required for older insights (2000 & 2001).
My questions:
1. What are the implications of changing the Battery only (and keeping the existing BCM/MCM modules).
2. Could I buy updated BCM/MCM modules from the junkyard and use them with a new battery?
3. How difficult is it to change a battery and/or the BCM/MCM modules? Has anyone done it and posted hints/instructions?
It appears that the BCM/MCM modules are only required for older insights (2000 & 2001).
My questions:
1. What are the implications of changing the Battery only (and keeping the existing BCM/MCM modules).
2. Could I buy updated BCM/MCM modules from the junkyard and use them with a new battery?
3. How difficult is it to change a battery and/or the BCM/MCM modules? Has anyone done it and posted hints/instructions?