Honda Inspire Height Sensor Issue? Check Suspension Fix

Hey! I had some experience with a similar issue on my 2016 Honda Accord (I also considered getting an Insight back then). I've got some experience working on cars, but mainly basic maintenance stuff. The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I dealt with. Turned out it was a faulty cable connection on the height sensor. The bouncing was super annoying, and the uneven stance was making me nervous about potential damage to other parts. Took it to my regular workshop, and they diagnosed it pretty quickly. The fix involved replacing the sensor cable connection, cost me around 155 Euro. Car's been running smooth ever since, no more awkward bouncing or uneven stance. What trim level is your Inspire, and have you noticed if the issue gets worse after hitting bumps or during specific weather conditions? This info would help me share more relevant details about what to look out for.

Thanks for the info! Yeah, my Inspire's been pretty reliable until now (80989 KM on the clock, last serviced just 2 months ago). The bouncing definitely gets worse on cold mornings and after hitting even small bumps. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, I'll have my mechanic check the sensor cable connections. Those symptoms match exactly what I'm experiencing. Wonder if this is a common issue with these models? Good to know it was a relatively straightforward fix in your case!

Hey again! Yeah, after reading about your cold morning issues, I'm even more convinced it's similar to what I experienced. These Honda models (both our Accord and Inspire) seem to have this quirk with the height sensor connections, especially as they age. After I got mine fixed, I actually started talking with other Honda owners at my regular service center, and it turns out quite a few had dealt with the same thing. The mechanic mentioned these sensors can be particularly sensitive to temperature changes, which explains why you're noticing it more on cold mornings. Just a heads up, after I got mine fixed, I learned it's worth having them check the entire suspension system while they're at it. In my case, they found that the bouncing had slightly worn out one of the bushings. Nothing major, but good to catch it early. 80989 KM isn't really that much for these cars (mine's at 110000 KM now), so once you get this sorted, you should be good to go for a while. The fix has lasted well for me, been about 18 months since the repair, and everything's still running smooth. Let me know how it goes with your mechanic!

Thanks for sharing your experience, it's super helpful! Had my mechanic check it out today based on your advice about the sensor cable connections. Just like you mentioned, the cold morning issues and bouncing after bumps were key symptoms that helped diagnose the problem. You were spot on! Turns out it was indeed the height sensor connection, plus they found a slightly worn bushing, just like in your case. The mechanic actually said these issues are pretty common in our model years. Really glad I caught it early before it could cause any more problems. Really appreciate you taking the time to share all those details about your repair experience. It saved me a lot of troubleshooting time and helped me give the mechanic the right info to check. The car's already feeling much better after the fix. Guess I'll be joining you in the "solved suspension issues" club! Hope mine holds up as well as yours has over those 18 months. Time to get back to enjoying my Inspire without that annoying bounce. Thanks again for all your help!