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cmbcrz · 08-06-2011, 09:35 AM

Hello everyone,

Just got my CR-Z about a month ago and the IMA light has come on. I hadn't driven the car in a bout 2 days and last night going out the low fuel light came on, no worries I'll just get gas but no sooner than I shut the car off and restart it the IMA light comes on and is still on this morning.

So I called Honda and was told just to bring it in and it is covered since I only have 2,100 miles on it. I don't know but it just seemed the service associate was a bit cavalier about something that could possibly be a big problem but on the other hand he did say the car may just need an "update" of sorts.

I guess I'm just a little disappointed since I traded in my old Civic Hybrid since the IMA light had just come on after 7 years and 170k miles and did not want to pay the $3k to get new batteries.

Anyway I am going into the Honda dealer tomorrow to see what the problem is, hope it's nothing major...wish me luck!

Thanks for listening

DerekS · 08-06-2011, 10:11 AM

Please keep us updated on the diagnosis and the resolution.

boyscotty · 08-06-2011, 11:04 AM

yeah doesnt sound good mate fingers crossed its just something simple and that will be the end of it

cmbcrz · 08-07-2011, 10:17 AM

At dealer now waiting! Think its gonna be a long morning we'll see how this plays out, I will post if/when I have news.

cmbcrz · 08-07-2011, 10:23 AM

Actually the service rep was pretty funny this morning stating my IMA warranty was 150 mile over the coverage! I needed a lil humor this morning and he was extremely helpful and funny!!

cmbcrz · 08-07-2011, 10:32 AM

Just talked to the rep he says there is a "hard error" and there is a problem with the IMA. So today I get a car and they call Honda tomorrow and see what needs to be done.

Not happy!

DerekS · 08-07-2011, 11:53 AM

Hey at least your car is in warranty. Don't worry!

cmbcrz · 08-07-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

Hey at least your car is in warranty. Don't worry!

I'll try not to worry but can't make any promises! Just disappointed, this is my 3rd Honda, 2nd hybrid my Civic lasted 7 years and 170k miles before IMA gave me problems.

Thanks everyone for the support.

cmbcrz · 08-07-2011, 12:40 PM

I just heard back from Matthew at Pohnaka Honda and it appears rodents have chewed through some wires in the engine compartment! Seriously no respect!! I hope that's all it is.

Props to Pohanka for the quick work, thank you!!

DerekS · 08-07-2011, 01:16 PM

holy cow - are they still going to cover that?

I recommend getting a ton of mousetraps and leaving them all over the garage!

08-06-2011, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
cmbcrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	IMA Light On Hello everyone, Just got my CR-Z about a month ago and the IMA light has come on. I hadn't driven the car in a bout 2 days and last night going out the low fuel light came on, no worries I'll just get gas but no sooner than I shut the car off and restart it the IMA light comes on and is still on this morning. So I called Honda and was told just to bring it in and it is covered since I only have 2,100 miles on it. I don't know but it just seemed the service associate was a bit cavalier about something that could possibly be a big problem but on the other hand he did say the car may just need an "update" of sorts. I guess I'm just a little disappointed since I traded in my old Civic Hybrid since the IMA light had just come on after 7 years and 170k miles and did not want to pay the $3k to get new batteries. Anyway I am going into the Honda dealer tomorrow to see what the problem is, hope it's nothing major...wish me luck! Thanks for listening

08-06-2011, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
DerekS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 783	Please keep us updated on the diagnosis and the resolution. __________________ Granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake!

08-07-2011, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
DerekS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 783	Hey at least your car is in warranty. Don't worry! __________________ Granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake!

08-07-2011, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
DerekS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 783	holy cow - are they still going to cover that? I recommend getting a ton of mousetraps and leaving them all over the garage! __________________ Granny shiftin' not double clutchin' like you should. You're lucky that hundred shot of NOS didn't blow the welds on the intake!

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08-06-2011, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
boyscotty Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 102	yeah doesnt sound good mate fingers crossed its just something simple and that will be the end of it

08-07-2011, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
cmbcrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	At dealer now waiting! Think its gonna be a long morning we'll see how this plays out, I will post if/when I have news.

08-07-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
cmbcrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	Actually the service rep was pretty funny this morning stating my IMA warranty was 150 mile over the coverage! I needed a lil humor this morning and he was extremely helpful and funny!!

08-07-2011, 10:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
cmbcrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	Just talked to the rep he says there is a "hard error" and there is a problem with the IMA. So today I get a car and they call Honda tomorrow and see what needs to be done. Not happy!

08-07-2011, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
cmbcrz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18	I just heard back from Matthew at Pohnaka Honda and it appears rodents have chewed through some wires in the engine compartment! Seriously no respect!! I hope that's all it is. Props to Pohanka for the quick work, thank you!!