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elhigh · 08-28-2014, 10:08 AM

I don't know what you call a long trip, but my daily commute is about 45 miles and the IMA doesn't affect the long distance driving at all. Even with the IMA light showing however, I wouldn't be too concerned. With the IMA completely dead, you would wind up with the 12v system starting the car. It sounds COMPLETELY different and quite surprising to hear a conventional starter turn your engine over, after you've gotten used to the near-silent activation via the IMA system.

08-28-2014, 10:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
elhigh Master Novice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE USA - East Tennessee Posts: 2,314 Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup 90 day: 29.5 mpg (US) Felicia - '09 Toyota Prius Base 90 day: 52.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 427 Thanked 616 Times in 450 Posts	I don't know what you call a long trip, but my daily commute is about 45 miles and the IMA doesn't affect the long distance driving at all. Even with the IMA light showing however, I wouldn't be too concerned. With the IMA completely dead, you would wind up with the 12v system starting the car. It sounds COMPLETELY different and quite surprising to hear a conventional starter turn your engine over, after you've gotten used to the near-silent activation via the IMA system. __________________ Lead or follow. Either is fine.