2005 Honda Insight Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair
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Your Honda Insight isn’t just a car. It’s a part of your lifestyle. Keep it running newer, longer and schedule your routine maintenance appointment today.
2005 Honda Insight Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2005 Honda Insight.
Questions About 2005 Honda Insight Hybrid Systems
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Are Honda Insight hybrid vehicle systems more expensive to repair? The price tag depends on the issue. Certain high voltage parts are only available as components of larger units. Keep in mind that we also offer promotional financing when you use the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is my Honda Insight fuel economy worse? We can check that for you. Poorer gas mileage from your Honda Insight could be due to a failing or bad high voltage battery pack.
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Why is my Honda Insight check engine light on? Your Honda Insight check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.
Everyday Service for Your 2005 Honda Insight
Firestone Complete Auto Care offers hybrid car repair and maintenance. We service 2005 Honda Insights like yours! That's right, you don't have to go to the Honda dealership for hybrid vehicle service. From the front suspension to the rear lights, your hybrid 2005 Honda Insight will be cared for like it was our own. Our technicians are trained to perform everyday maintenance and more on your 2005 Honda Insight, including tire service and repair, brake pad/rotor replacement, cabin air filter replacement, wheel alignment, A/C service, and even windshield wiper replacement. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and schedule an appointment today for Honda Insight maintenance.
2005 Honda Insight High Voltage Services
Not all hybrid vehicles are the same. Some are named "hybrids" because they rely on battery power to propel or assist in propelling the vehicle. A hybrid vehicle might plug-in to charge, and some hybrids have regenerative braking. Some hybrid models have both a high-voltage battery and a conventional 12-volt battery. With so many differences in hybrid vehicle systems, it's important that you visit someone who knows your 2005 Honda Insight from bumper to bumper. We're here for you. Your neighborhood Firestone Complete Auto Care location is fully equipped to provide conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid makes and models, including your 2005 Honda Insight.
Select locations also offer high voltage services. A high voltage service is one that involves removing the Honda's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call ahead of time to confirm the high voltage services at your closest location. Some of these high voltage vehicle services might include:
Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we identify the symptoms, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2005 Honda Insight in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2005 Honda Insight. With the information gathered, your technician can solve your hybrid car problems or determine if any more tests need to be performed. We won't perform any repairs without your approval.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will closely examine your Honda Insight's battery filter (if applicable), and then clean its ducts. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will look closely at the outside connectors and cable jackets on your 2005 Insight and test to confirm that high voltage isn't making its way to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable is damaged and needs replacement.
Isolation test: This test involves using a special tool to check for any high voltage pieces that may be "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is your Honda Insight's high voltage battery a goner? Let us replace it for you.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll check the power inverter, regenerative braking, and/or electric drive motor(s)/machine(s) in your 2005 Honda Insight.
This list only mentions a handful of more unique hybrid car services that your local Firestone location may offer. Call ahead to confirm!
2005 Honda Insight Hybrid Maintenance
You don't have to wait for unusual leaks, smells, or sounds to stop by for hybrid vehicle care. Taking care of your 2005 Honda Insight manufacturer suggested maintenance is an ideal way to help prevent major problems early on. Our expert technicians can tackle your Insight scheduled maintenance to help keep your vehicle running newer, longer.
We get pretty "charged up" thinking about the future of hybrid car care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2005 Honda Insight! Schedule an appointment now for trustworthy hybrid vehicle service and repair for your Insight. Many stores remain open into the evening and on weekends.