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If your Honda Insight has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Honda Insight isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Insight’s heater to work just fine even when …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Honda Insight. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Honda Insight’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Insight’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Honda Insight’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Honda Insight. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Honda Insight. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Honda Insight’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Insight’s DRL warning light is on, …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Honda Insight. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Honda Insight as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …