2006 Civic Hybrid

Tiny
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  • 2006 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
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2006 honda civic hybrid. Problem intermittently occurs after car has been sitting overnight or a while. When going up a steep hill or going onto the freeway, (heavy load) the assist indicator maxes out and engine starts to buckle, hesitates losses much of the power, can only crawl 5 mph at most. When I recycle the engine (turn off then on) problem disappears. Has anyone ever experienced this sort of problem?
Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 9:08 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light come on? It sounds like the gas engine is missing.

Let me know.
Joe
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 1:57 PM
Tiny
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Check engine light does not illuminate. Going on flat terrain car acts normal, acceleration is fine.
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 6:03 PM
Tiny
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Does it miss under a load?
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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Under heavy load, acceleration up hill or freeway onramp
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 AT 9:59 PM
Tiny
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Have you replaced plugs, checked coils?
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 AT 1:04 PM
Tiny
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Yes, this is taking too long, revoke my question. I need to get this fixed yesterday.
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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Sorry. It takes a little longer when I'm not there. I'm trying to limit possible problems. If you change your mind, let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, December 26th, 2010 AT 5:45 AM
Tiny
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Took car into shop, turned out to be cvt trans fluid was burnt, (no good) tech changed trans fluid twice to try to clean it out, it works fine now, hopefully will last. Seems like the trans is very sensitive, to react the way it did, not very bullet proof, kind of wimpy if you will.
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Sunday, December 26th, 2010 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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I couldn't agree more. That's today's technology. Great MPG but pray nothing breaks.

I have to be honest, keep an eye on the fluid. The next time you may not get as lucky. They are exactly what you said, "whimpy."

I wish you and you family a happy new year, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 2:20 AM

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