Was driving on the freeway when suddenly my car engine shuts off. There is still power too the car but the speed odometer doesn't work, along with whatever is used to monitor the milage I have traveled. I have to switch it too low gear in order too keep it going or the car stops even when im going 65. It has happened now multiple times and when shifted into park it won't shift out of park for several hours. I have to disconnect the battery terminals too reset the codes because if I don't ill end up sitting in my car several hours before I can start moving again. The lights that illuminate are the brake system, check engine light, and ima system all amber. If I didnt act as I did this time it would have been like the first time where I actually did stop on the freeway causing for a traffic jam, not only was that embarrassing it was also scary being stuck in the furtherest left lane with no shoulder on the left side too pull off the freeway and all the cars speeding at 65 MPH or more by me .
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid: check engine light
5 of the 55 complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 180,000
- recalls
- 1
Check engine light by model year
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- 20065
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What owners say
My son purchased this vehicle from an individual at a dealership. Drove the car home with no problems, the check engine light was on and the seller did tell him there was an issue with the ima battery, but that it didn't keep from driving it. Didn't crank the car for 2 days. When we put the 10 day tag to get inspection done it wouldn't start. Took the 12 v battery out got it tested and showed bad battery. Replaced the battery, drove around and it died the steering stopped, the lights started flickering and it wouldn't restart. We took the new battery out got it recharged but are unable to drive it more than 10 miles without it flooding power and finally leaving stranded. If it was a standard vehicle I would say it was the alternate but this car doesn't have that. The ima battery needs to be replaced and without it the car is trash. What can we do with this car? I can't sell it, that wouldn't be right. The man who sold this car to my son was wrong in doing so.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. While driving at an unknown rate of speed, the low beam head lamps shorted and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle stalled again and was unable to be restarted. The contact was unable to determine if the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v106000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the dc/dc converter, but the failure recurred. The ima warning light and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted with hesitation and stalled again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the ima battery module and updated the PCM with new software. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 58,028.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor present in the vehicle before and after refueling. The contact stated that the I.m.a and engine warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the integrated motor assist and the check engine warning lights. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the electrical integrated motor assist converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a second diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. Over time the weight of rear seat passengers may cause the metal cover to come into contact with a rubber cap covering an electrical terminal. The rubber cap may get pinched, exposing the electrical terminal.
- Risk
- The terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may blow the ima fuse. A blown fuse will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. The recall began on february 26, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 07V034000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid?
5 of 55 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (9%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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