The G1 Insight thread.

[HyperMileQC]

The FCD button cannot reset the lifetime MPG and miles. Only the Trip button can reset the lifetime MPG but cannot reset the lifetime miles.

There is 4 separate displays on the FCD, Trip A, Trip B, Lifetime and Segment. To cycle from Segment to Trip A-B and Lifetime you have to press the FCD button. To cycle from Trip A to Trip B to Lifetime you have to press the Trip button while you are not in the segment display.

When you press the FCD button for a long time, it toggles the FCD gauges ON/OFF(average and economy bar graph). If you press the FCD button in the segment display, it only reset the segment trip. You have to press it while you are in Trip A, B or Lifetime. To reset Lifetime MPG you have to press the trip button for a long time in the Lifetime display until it starts to blink, then you push it again a few seconds and it reset, but only the lifetime MPG not the lifetime mileage.

[cowmeat]

Cool, thanks man!

I'll try it again tonight, I was hoping it wasn't something irreversible I did!

***edit***

Yeah, that fixed it, I think my trip button is sticky, cause it took me a while to get it to cycle between all the functions. Once it did, I was able to reset the lifetime mpg with no trouble, and to see the total miles again!

The CEL is a throwing a P1457 code, which is something in the evaporative system. I tightened down the gas cap, hopefully it's not a the solenoid or worse . . . .

[Cd]

There was a thread a while back with tips on buying a used G1 Insight, and what to watch out for.
Perhaps I'm just confusing it a bit with MetroMPGs thread on reworking the battery pack,
though I seem to remember a thread on what to look for and what to watch out for.

I need to bookmark it, but I'm not having any luck finding it using the usual search words.
Anyone here have it bookmarked ?

I currently have a Civic hatch that suits me just fine for all of my needs, but I still daydream of owning an Insight one day though.

One thing I love about the Civic hatch is that I can fit large canvases and even a full size mountain bike in the back if I fold the rear seats down.

Just for laughs, I would love to see what you guys are capable of stuffing in the back of an Insight.
I saw that one of you guys here on EM stuffed a full size bike in a CRX ( with the handle bars loosened and turned sideways of course. ...and maybe the front wheel taken off as well )

BTW, I actually drove an 8' maple tree to my parents. One of the great things about the '92 - '95 Civic Hatchbacks is the 'mini' tailgate.
I just folded down the seats and let the tree hang out the back with the tailgate up.
About half of the tree stuck out, but I made it there just fine.
That tree is over twenty feet tall now.

So, please if you guys could see what you can fit back there i would appreciate it !

[cowmeat]

I've been thinking about increasing the size of Turtle's trunk. When I had the rear coverings off to get to the IMA battery compartment, I saw that there's a lot of wasted space down there!

Cd, I wouldn't consider an Insight if you're doing serious hauling, not only is the trunk really small, but the car is only rated to hold like 350 pounds.

Now my Festiva on the other hand held a LOT! I used to put my push mower, weed eater, blower, etc . . . in the back with a couple of ramps I had built, and mow lawns on the weekend. After I mowed enough to pay for a riding mower I ended up pulling it all around in my trailer, but up until then I mowed out of the Festiva every weekend.

[nemo]

Originally Posted by Cd

There was a thread a while back with tips on buying a used G1 Insight, and what to watch out for.
Perhaps I'm just confusing it a bit with MetroMPGs thread on reworking the battery pack,
though I seem to remember a thread on what to look for and what to watch out for.

I need to bookmark it, but I'm not having any luck finding it using the usual search words.
Anyone here have it bookmarked ?

This the one you are thinking of?

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ems-18892.html

[Cd]

Originally Posted by nemo

This the one you are thinking of?

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ems-18892.html

That would be the one. I don't see how my searches missed it.

[Ecky]

Originally Posted by Ecky

I had reset mine shortly after getting it. Lifetime was nearly 60 from the previous owner, and my lifetime is creeping up toward 65 now.

On an unrelated note, I must not have screwed the rear wheel spat fasteners down tightly enough after reassembling my hitch, as when I checked them yesterday morning, three were loose and one was missing. It would have been tragic to have one of the spats fly off on the highway. So, I ordered a few items on eBay:

Tool-less spat fasteners
Honda Insight Spats Rear Wheel Cover Dzus Bolt Kit Fasteners Only 00 06 | eBay

Plastic "rivets"
Auto Car Door Trim Fender 9mm Hole Plastic Rivets Black 50 Pcs | eBay

Plastic push-pins
24 Pcs Black Plastic Push in Bumper Fender Door Rivets Retainer Clip 5mm x 5mm | eBay

Plastic push-ins with philips heads
30 Pcs Plastic Push in Type Fastener Rivets Fender Clips for 5mm Hole | eBay


I've broken who knows how many of the rivets pulling the interior trim off, and some were missing to begin with. These should all be the correct size, but I'll report back in January whether they actually are.

Update: Tool-less spat fasteners came in, and I really like them. They feel more secure than the ones that came on the car, so I replaced all four, and tossed the three remaining originals into my spare Insight parts box.

[Ecky]

Update: Wasn't as lucky with the "rivets" or "push-pins". I ordered 5mm push-pins because that's how they were listed on G1parts, but it appears I need larger ones, probably 6.5mm or 7mm. The "rivets" are close, but it appears they're designed to go on thicker trim pieces and thus are a bit loose.

EDIT: I believe these are what I need to order:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50PCS-7mm-Ho...e24d0d&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371137780922

[cowmeat]

I replaced the EGR valve on Turtle today with one of those Accord EGRs they were selling on IC. I don't notice any difference so far, leading me to believe the one I pulled off was functioning fine, lol. Really I just couldn't pass up a shiny new one for that cheap, now I know I'll never need to mess with it again.

So now I have a functioning Gen-1 OEM EGR valve and the original metal gasket (in good shape) laying around, with no plans for them. If any of you guys wants it along with the metal gasket you can PM me your info and it's yours for whatever it costs me to ship it to you. Ecky, if you want it you can just grab it next time you're coming through the area.

Whoever PMs me first gets it, otherwise it's going in the trash. Maybe it'll do one of you guys some good, so I hate to just pitch it.

[UltArc]

That's tempting.. Occasionally my low mile Insight hesitates for lean burn, but mostly when it's cold. When is our deadline? Lol