Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Honda Insight

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Honda Insight.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Honda Insight

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
1
Battery problems
1

Electrical System problem #1

When measured with a trifield meter, the electromagnetic field (emf) impacting the driver and passenger are dangerously high. The driver is receiving up to 135 milligauss (mg) at the hip, and up to 100 mg in the upper torso and head area. (under 10 mg is considered safe. . Read more...

Battery problem #2

Battery is discharging within 18 hours of driving. The manual/instruction booklet does not allow the consumer to understand the limit of driving distance when traveling long distances. This is a gas operated vehicle.


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