02 RL dies for no reason

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08-23-2009, 08:22 PM

BBlackman2

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02 RL dies for no reason

I have an '02 RL that runs fine for about 5 minutes and then just dies for no reason. It will crank back up but acts like it's choking out. After about 7-9 starts, it runs fine for awhile longer and repeat. Any suggestions?

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08-24-2009, 09:05 PM

OLD_HATCH

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Kinda hard to diagnose frommdetails given.

What is the maintenance like?

do you think its a fuel issue or spark?

no cel's?

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08-28-2009, 10:59 AM

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Check main relay

common problem with 1st generation RLs. I had the same problem on my 2000 RL. Replaced the Main Relay and all is well.

/forums/f40/changing-main-relay-rl-diy-72813/

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08-29-2009, 11:30 AM

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I think i fugured it out...cleaned the IACV and it hasn't missed a beat in a week. Thanks for the post.

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09-04-2009, 04:44 PM

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If it starts dying again it's probably the fuel relay switch under the dash. It costs about $80-$90 and takes 5 minutes or less to change. Common problem.