2006-2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Prius 06, Mar 3, 2011.

  1. Prius 06

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    Re: Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

    Interesting... Only the 2006 and 2007 models.
     
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    Re: Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

    Wow. Really? Is there anyone else in the newsroom who might be able to write an article?
     
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    Re: Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

    It's the batteries they should be replacing instead of the ECU reflash which drops the fuel economy ;)

    Well, once again I'm happy that I bought a Toyota hybrid even if all my previous non-hybrid cars were Hondas and I was looking into it at first. :p
     
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    Re: Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

    It converts to different voltage. Inverter changes from AC to DC or vice versa.

    Prius' DC-to-DC converts 201.6V HV battery down to 12V for the lead acid and powering accessories. Spark plugs uses the 12V so that explains why the gas engine stalled.
     
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    Re: Honda Civic Hybrid Recalled

    06-07 models should be included in the thread title.
     
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