This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Honda Insight is built around the exact powertrain and trim Honda sold that year, so the hybrid diagnostic routines, torque values, and service specifications match the 1.0L L3 (ECA1) gas-electric system under your hood rather than a generic three-cylinder writeup.
Engines covered
- 1.0L inline-three full hybrid (61 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2006 Insight. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the owner's manual itself: the printed language did not meet current mandatory requirements, and affected manuals listed incorrect contact information for the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline. Owners have filed 2 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind the Insight's hybrid and drivetrain systems are here.
Whether you're servicing the IMA hybrid system, chasing a routine maintenance interval, or verifying a recall repair, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your specific 2006 Insight.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFOR
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
HONDA: PRODUCT UPDATE FOR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF MOLDING MAY ALLOW THE ROOF MOLDING TO COME LOOSE. *KB
HONDA: INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNCTION BOARD FROM OLD IMA BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY MOUNTED BEFORE BATTERY IS INSTALLED. MODELS 2003-11 CIVIC HYBRID, 2011-12 CR-Z, 2000-06 INSIGHT, 2010-12 INSIGHT. *PE UPDATED 9/28/12. *PE
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
HONDA: MIL WILL COME IF 3-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR NOX ADSORPTIVE 3-WAY CATALYST IS DETERIORATED DUE TO SENSOR INPUTS BEING MISINTERPRET BY SOFTWARE. *PE
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES DUE TO INTERNAL TIMERS. *RM UPDATED 10/31/11. *PE
HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LIST
HONDA: HYBRID BATTERIES CAN BE AFFECTED AND DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. *PE
Showing the 8 most recent of 14 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE RECALL CAMPAIGN DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED A RECALL RELATED AUTHORIZATION ISSUING CASE NO. [XXX] WHERE THE DEALERSHIP ROCK HONDA 909-770-8400 REPLACING THE CONTROL UNIT PART NO( IK100PHM-A03) PAID BY M
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA INSIGHT. WE ARE DUE WITH OUR FIRST CHILD IN SEPTEMBER 2007. WE WILL NEED THE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT OUR CHILD TO AND FROM DAYCARE. OUR DEALER HAS REFUSED TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG TO
