Civic 5 sp Manual Hybrid --- How Does It Work?

MSantos · 02-10-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokeby

I looked at a Civic Hybrid in a parking lot today. ...

... I can't imagine doing all that, and coordinating a stick shift and clutch as well. Is there a dynamic interplay of gas and electric power or just one or the other?

I'm wondering maybe the hybrid badging is a red herring.
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No, not likely to be a red herring at all. The 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid can not run on electric only. As the other posters mentioned, the gas engine is always running when power is applied to the drive wheels

Hypermilers just love those manual Civic Hybrids because they can achieve rather very high FE when compared to the CVT equipped models. The orchestration of the assist and regen cycles are handled automatically by the BCM, so it is not a big deal at all.

However, a greedy driver that is oblivious to the SoC can easily incur too many deep discharge cycles on the pack... particularly if the BCM software is old. That is why there have been more battery replacements on MT units than on the CVT's and also why Honda will not intro an MT hybrid again.

john1701a:

... never mind... I got a head ache.

Cheers;

MSantos

Rokeby · 02-10-2008, 11:39 PM

I think it's time to close this thread down.

Many thanks to the posters who responded to my query. I've gotten a quick thumb-nail sketch of the Civic hybrid's workings. So now I know.

Should I see that car again, time permitting I'll see if I can work out getting a ride to see it in action.

Of course I'll offer them a ride in a 'real' hybrid, my Prius. :

DonDNH · 05-31-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

If you had a five speed manual labor tranny, you may've end up replacing the HV battery pack because it allows the driver to drain it to very low level. I believe it was one of the reason why Honda discontinued the manual labor gearbox.

I bought an '03 HCH with the 5M transmission. It now has 140,000 miles without a bit of trouble. The only repairs have been routine recommended maintenance according to Honda schedule. Averages about 48MPG and is capable of 55 on a cross-country drive. My daughter drives it now since I bought a Prius.

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Rokeby Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 442 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Civic 5 sp Manual Hybrid --- How Does It Work? I think it's time to close this thread down. Many thanks to the posters who responded to my query. I've gotten a quick thumb-nail sketch of the Civic hybrid's workings. So now I know. Should I see that car again, time permitting I'll see if I can work out getting a ride to see it in action. Of course I'll offer them a ride in a 'real' hybrid, my Prius. :