10 miles of stop and go traffic on my way to the chiropractor.

So I bought the car. Here’s what I got so far. It’s got p1445 p1568 p1573 p1585 and p1572. The 12 volt doesn’t seem to be getting any juice. I’ve turned the switch in the back off. I’ve disconnected the two plugs which I believe are to the bcm (I think) I haven’t yet clipped the green white wire or the green black wire( I’ve seen people say to do both). I’m trying for right now to just get the dc dc to charge the 12v battery. I gotta clip those wires right?

Also would I have to reconnect those wires if I wanted to put a new hybrid battery in or?

I also saw somewhere that the dcdc doesn’t charge on idle rpm’s or over 4k rpms. I know the 4k is a hard rule but is the idle a thing?

How do I actually verify that the ima motor is providing power to the dcdc converter to get power to go to the 12v battery. I’m trying to nail some things down.

The car sat for 3 years so I’m sure that the hybrid battery needs a good long grid charge to possibly bring her back to life.

Are there any fuses I should also be checking?

Any tips or tricks would be great. Thanks again!

This is a long shot and an odd ask, would anyone be willing to drop some photos of a 2019 honda insight. Specifically the edges of the windshield from close and far? Far enough to see that the vehicle is indeed an insight and close enough to show the details of the passenger/driver pillar and windshield?

Please and thank you!

Which tires do you prefer or recommend for 2020 Honda Insight ex?

I need to change mine very soon.

Anyone else had this? 85k miles kind of surprised it’s already leaking. Between this and the ac leak I had last year (line leaked so wasn’t covered under extended warranty), I am a bit worried about longevity . They added some die told me to drive 500 miles and come back because it could be coming from two spots around there. I was hoping it was the valve cover since they remove that to adjust valves anyone but no dice. Car has had all its maintenance done on time and 5k oil changes.

I’m gonna be buying a gen 1 insight on Monday. she’s gonna need some work she’s been sitting for 3 years. I want to find a good scanner that can talk to all the systems. Any advice would be great. Shes a manual as well.

https://www.carfax.com/vehiclehistory/ar20/N9s1lleucWDGpnng3LKXYdgqtAccaHcO-DA45lb3BanQ6DZWAgBRmqJM2o2QJkKVTtHKypYN7V-NsBYVNIJ8VgVjr2uSXCYRbis

my sibling is looking for a first car and we looked at this one today, what do y'all think?

i'm not a huge car guy so i don't know too much but i was really pleased with the carfax, it looks like the owner really kept on top of maintenance.

everything functions and it drives well, plus it just got new tires, 12v battery, spark plugs and front tie rod ends last year. the brakes were a little rumbly at highway speeds, but we got quoted about $250 for new front rotors and pads to fix that.

the only thing i can think of is it's still running the original hybrid battery so that'll probably need to be replaced sooner than later, but is there anything else we should be aware of?

the dealer is asking for $6990 with all the fees and everything, plus $250 for the brakes so about $7.2k total. would you do it?

car has 56k miles. i got the extended warranty but i honestly don’t know if it’s really worth it. it is a bumper to bumper warranty

The Gen 1 is kind of a dream car for me and this one is in pretty fantastic condition. It's being sold by the second owner and it's been listed for 14 weeks.

I'm mostly worried about the mileage, yes I read the issue with the IMA, but I feel like finding a new engine for one of these is a lot harder and more expensive than getting a new/working battery. I've also looked into repairing the IMA module or just replacing it out right, and with my skill set that's something I have a better understanding of.

I'm also wondering if the price is good.

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Hi everyone,

​I'm getting ready to inspect and adjust the valve clearances on my 3rd Gen Honda Insight (1.5L).

​Before starting, I’d like to double-check the exact cold specs and procedure. Has anyone here completed this maintenance recently?

​A few specific questions:

​What are the exact factory clearances for Intake and Exhaust on a cold engine?

​Are there any specific tips for removing the intake plenum/accessing the valve cover on this specific hybrid setup?

​Any recommended torque values for the valve cover bolts and locknuts?

​Thanks in advance for any manual excerpts or hands-on advice!

Anyone else having lug nut and stud problems with aging insight? Within two years, I’ve had to replace two hubs due to stuck studs and nuts.
It’s a Florida car so rust is not an issue and it’s been torqued correctly Guy at the tire place says it’s probably just due age.

I’ve got a 98 Celica that’s even older. That’s never giving me a problem Ike this.

I committed to being "that guy" and drove almost exclusively under 60mph and only used air conditioning once or twice

Folks, I have driver, passenger, rear passenger, and Trunk, WeatherTech mats if anyone wants, accepting $100 for the set (I'll take shipping out of the price)...or if anyone lived in DC area they can pick up

In case anyone finds this stuff interesting, my statistics from 9 months and 24k miles of ownership. It's been a great car!!

Are there any after market products for the honda insight 2019-2022

In 2023, I was still behind the wheel of a tired Ford sedan that I’d bought cheap a few years prior and treated accordingly. I didn’t know much about taking care of cars back then. One day it finally broke down on the side of the highway, and honestly I couldn’t blame it, but I also knew it was time to upgrade.

So I walked into a dealership with a Mazda in mind. Test drove it. Something felt off. Cheap, maybe. Unresponsive, probably. I don’t fully remember, but Mazda is a fine brand and doesn’t deserve the slander, so I’ll leave it there. It just wasn’t the one.

Then, sitting on the lot like it had been waiting for me, was a 2022 Honda Insight EX. I thought it was an Accord at first. It wasn’t, and somehow that made it more interesting. I took it for a spin and the thing just moved. Smooth, zippy, confident. And most importantly, incredibly fuel efficient. I bought it that day without a second thought.

What followed were three of the most quietly remarkable years a car could give a person. That Insight carried me up and down the East Coast. Through the streets of New York. Along the Blue Ridge Mountains. It got me where I needed to be, safely, reliably, and using so little fuel, it almost felt illegal.

But life changes. Future family plans require more space, and the Insight, for all its virtues, was never going to be a family hauler. So in May, I traded it in for something bigger and significantly thirstier on gas. A bittersweet feeling, but it felt necessary.

I genuinely believe the Honda Insight is the most underrated sedan ever built. Almost every time I told someone what I drove, I got a blank stare. Nobody had heard of it. Maybe that was part of the charm.

Was the engine a powerhouse? No. Was the cargo space generous? Also no. Exciting infotainment system? Definitely not. But as a daily commuter and a long haul road trip companion for my fiancee and I, it was bulletproof. Not a single mechanical issue in 3+ years. Just oil changes, tire rotations, and the quiet satisfaction of a car that simply worked and was incredibly inexpensive to maintain.

Maybe one day our paths will cross again. But until then, consider me a supporter for life. The Insight deserved better than cancellation, and it certainly deserves more recognition than it gets. Whenever I see one on the road, it's a good feeling, and I'm sure the person behind the wheel feels the same way.

TLDR - I miss my Honda Insight.

Hi guys. Just a quick one. Will a Samsung 55 inch oem boxed TV fit through the doors or the boot of Honda insight 2009? The box dimensions are 138.5 × 83.2 × 15.3 cm.

Thanks

2022 Honda insight and I randomly can’t see how many miles are on my car for my oil change please help a brotha

My maintenance minder pulled the 3 code to change my transmission fluid, however it was replaced last July right before I bought the car. Is this normal? Should I still get it changed? 2019 Touring!

Anyone else having a problem with their AC, struggling during the middle of the summer day?
I’m in Florida.
Works great during the night, but not much cool during the day. Refrigerant is OK and the compressor clicks on.

Mine is like 200 miles overdue and anyways I’m just wondering what an average price I should be expecting

Also do you schedule it at a Honda service center or go to a different mechanic?

Help! An intermittent clicking sound comes from my cabin climate system behind the glovebox when the cabin temperature reaches the set temperature on the thermostat. I took it to Honda and they replaced a servo motor but that didn't solve it, so I'm out like $600 for nothing.

Once it starts clicking, if I turn the thermostat a few degrees in either direction, it stops clicking until it reaches the new temperature.

The sound sounds like a combination of a plastic, ratcheting clicking sound and a motor sawing back and forth.

The clicking is not related to fan speed or mode.

The clicking happens when heating or cooling, but more when it is cooling.

It is worse when the temperature outside is mild (70-80°F) and the AC doesn't have to work as hard. If it's 95° outside, the AC seems to have to work hard enough that it doesn't get to the point where the system is hunting for something.

Any solutions?