IMA Motor Rotor Position Calibration

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do the IMA motor rotor position calibration whenever any of these actions are done:

The MCM is replaced.
The IMA motor rotor position sensor is replaced or removed during service.
The IMA motor is replaced.
The engine assembly is replaced.
The transmission is replaced.

Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the MCM (IMA system). If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select IMA SYSTEM on the HDS.
Select the MOTOR ROTOR POSITION CALIBRATION in the ADJUSTMENT MENU of the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and disconnect the HDS from the DLC.