2000 Honda Insight Electrical system Problems

“The headlights went out while I was driving the 2000 Insight. First, I noticed a burning smell. I pulled over and checked under the hood but found nothing. I got back in and the smell came back as I started driving. A few minutes later, the headlights got dim for a few seconds then went out. I stopped the car. The burning smell was coming from the left side of the steering wheel, where the headlight switch is. I tried the high beam and it worked. I drove the rest of the way with high beams on. …”

“Check engine light on my 2000 Honda Insight went out at 7,000 miles and they told me I would have to live with it. They replaced the on board computer and now they say they can fix it but want $500.00. They have replaced the battery 2 times. The large one that powers the car. Despite many many tries they have not repaired this light. So I don't know if there is a problem with the engine or not. I took this to corperate and they said they would not pay for it?”

“The dim headlights on my Honda Insight went out. The brights still work but no dims. I checked on line and there is a recall for my car for a faulty dim switch that will make the dims go out. When I called a dealer and gave him my VIN he said my car had already been through the recall and any additional repairs would cost several hundred dollars. I am not the original owner (second owner) and do not know if it was replaced or not and the dealer will not do anything except for full pay.”

“Prior to the incident date, the ima battery in my 2000 Honda Insight, has repeatedly lost its charge, rapidly (called a recall event ). This causes an unexpected hesitation and lack of acceleration. On the incident date, I was entering a highway from an on ramp and couldn't accelerate at the rate that I was accustomed to, because the ima battery had quickly and unexpectedly discharged. This resulted in me blocking upcoming traffic and several drivers had to perform avoidance maneuvers. This sudden, unexpected loss of ima assist, is indicative of a failing/aging ima battery. …”

“While driving at 30 MPH all digital readings on the dashboard vanished. Also, the power windows and power steering simultaneously went out. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the electronic control module was faulty and repaired it. The electronic control module failed three times on this particular vehicle.”