Intermittent IMA and Check Engine light

kendoori · 11-05-2011, 12:37 PM

My 2009 HCH has 51k miles on it. Recently I'd started to get an intermittent check engine light, and IMA light (sometimes just check engine). I took it to the dealer and they indicated that they did something software wise, but that if it continued to happen, I might need a new battery. Initially the problem seemed solve, but now they intermittence is back. Last couple of days, the lights have not appeared; however, I suspect it will come back. Car appears to be fine, and my mileage is pretty consistent with what I've seen over the life of the car.

Am nearing the end of 3 year lease (3/2012). I purchased an extended warranty at lease signing (via Honda Finance) as I purchased extra miles on the lease. Would the battery be covered?

Should I bring this back to the dealership? What's the danger of riding this with the IMA and check engine warning?

Any feedback is appreciated.

alk1e909 · 11-07-2011, 10:55 PM

my IMA & check engine light been on more than a year now the only thing i noticed was my mpg when down.

typhoon · 11-08-2011, 04:11 PM

my battery has also failed at 30.000km and i m still waiting for the replacement.my car works properly just like a normal car.of course the fuel consumption has increased,from 6lit/100km to 8lit/100km. This is not harmfull for the car...but to my pocket!

bruno99 · 11-17-2011, 05:15 PM

So, regardless of the IMA battery going kaput, the car drives like a normal Civic would??

joerockt · 02-01-2012, 02:40 PM

I have the same year with more mileage and the battery replacement is fully covered. Had to do mine several months ago when having the same problem as yourself. They didn't even mess around with the software update, they just replaced the battery under warranty.

I would take it in as you're probably getting crap mileage as I did.

11-05-2011, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
kendoori Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Intermittent IMA and Check Engine light My 2009 HCH has 51k miles on it. Recently I'd started to get an intermittent check engine light, and IMA light (sometimes just check engine). I took it to the dealer and they indicated that they did something software wise, but that if it continued to happen, I might need a new battery. Initially the problem seemed solve, but now they intermittence is back. Last couple of days, the lights have not appeared; however, I suspect it will come back. Car appears to be fine, and my mileage is pretty consistent with what I've seen over the life of the car. Am nearing the end of 3 year lease (3/2012). I purchased an extended warranty at lease signing (via Honda Finance) as I purchased extra miles on the lease. Would the battery be covered? Should I bring this back to the dealership? What's the danger of riding this with the IMA and check engine warning? Any feedback is appreciated.
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11-07-2011, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
alk1e909 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 909 Cali. Posts: 10 luis	my IMA & check engine light been on more than a year now the only thing i noticed was my mpg when down.

11-08-2011, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
typhoon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	my battery has also failed at 30.000km and i m still waiting for the replacement.my car works properly just like a normal car.of course the fuel consumption has increased,from 6lit/100km to 8lit/100km. This is not harmfull for the car...but to my pocket!

11-17-2011, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
bruno99 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5	So, regardless of the IMA battery going kaput, the car drives like a normal Civic would??

02-01-2012, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
joerockt Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5	I have the same year with more mileage and the battery replacement is fully covered. Had to do mine several months ago when having the same problem as yourself. They didn't even mess around with the software update, they just replaced the battery under warranty. I would take it in as you're probably getting crap mileage as I did.

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