ETCG Gets a 2002 Acura RL
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2016
- Don't get too excited, I never even put this car on the road. In fact, I had it sold before I bought it. It was nice to have for a short time however. In my opinion, these are some of the best cars Honda ever made. Nice power, nice ride. What more could you ask for?
In addition to the introduction of this vehicle, I also cover some of the many common problems with these vehicles and their predecessors the second generation Acura Legend. I did leave one common issue out and that's the speed sensors. These were more of a problem on the Legends than the RL's, but it was an issue on several Legend models. So if you have an erratic speedometer on your Acura Legend, check the speed sensor.
Outside of that I hope you enjoy this walk around my new 2002 Acura RL.
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got mine for 1600 ! 135000 miles. 1997, white, and drives great.
These hondas had as good or better spec than mercedes of their day, the thought that they put into them was really apparent.
Eric you are an absolutely GREAT teacher! You give us SO many good informations with great presence and exemples! Seriously you seem to be at the best time of your life and that's inspiring for me! Congrats for all the workmanship involve since first videos !
Thank you!
This was fantastic I just picked up a 02 Acura 3.5 RL with 112,000 for 2500. the more I drive this car and check it out I realized what a beautiful car it is.
I have owned a 2003 RL for the last four years. You definitely are correct about the common issues, it almost seemed you were going over my car ,lol! 214000 miles and runs excellent, though. These cars do last. Eric, dont let this car get too far away, I will be watching your videos even more.
I have a 1997 Acura RL and I love it. This should be a good series to watch
I'm super excited to see ALL THE NEW VIDEOS WITH THIS CAR!!!!!!!
My ABS and VSA light is been on for awhile now never figured it out. After watching this video i might try replacing that rear abs sensor and see if it clears it.
Awesome video lots of info good joob!
One of the few benefits of waking up at 5:30 on a Monday. Thanks Eric!
Glad you mentioned the OBD2 location. It’ll help others. I did a 10 second video on the MAP sensor location, couldn’t find it elsewhere.
"Ok guys, I'm gonna check the codes in this RL"
......Three hours later..."Where is the freaking ODII port!!!!"
You spying on me while I'm at work? That's exactly what would happen to me
And when you find it you manage to dump all the ash and gunk from the ash tray straight down into the port. :-)
Yes, but the nice thing about this location of the port is if you have to monitor something while driving, you just stick it on the passenger seat rather than have it sitting on the floor between your feet.
With a GM Tech2 complete with CANdi module, somebody in the back seat of a Tahoe can monitor it.
Tool0GT92 Yeah, my wife smokes in my Accord, SO flippin embarassing when I access the odbii port or have a tech do it and its full of freaking ash and cig butts. What were they thinking?!?!
OCTOBER 7TH IS MY BIRTHDAY ERIC. I did my emissions Monday a week ago now got to buy tags.If I was real good at working on cars like you I would do that on my own like you and fix cars and flip them too.That looks like a pretty good car just a few small repairs and it is all good.Those seals of course will take you a while to fix.
Your walkthru makes me realize why I don't like used cars. So much stuff has gone missing. At least it still has its engine cover.
Nice and you're the best guy to work on 'em!
Woohoo! Looking forward to the new videos on the Acura flip.
Very nice old car, it must have been a real beauty when it was new. This may well be the very first car I've seen in your shop that doesn't have hideous corrosion
underneath and in the engine bay. Corroded alternator bodies, valve covers, piping, suspension components etc. Every car I've ever seen you work on seems to have corrosion but this one seems free of it. Nice price to buy it for but your friend's lucky he has a mate who's a master Honda tech, I mean, just replacing that seal is 10 hours work...eeek !! Add to that all the other small things that need doing.
Still the old girl's doin' okay for 14 years old and even if nothing got done to it beyond making sure it was safe and roadworthy, with a caring owner could still give a lot of good miles.
Hey Eric... Thanks for the video... Just bought one.. Here in Oz they are a legend. Paid 800 for it but engine shot. Have replaced engine from a good donor... And you are right about coolant... 1st engine was shot due to corrosion...
I'm interested in flipping cars in my next life so this could be a cool series. It looks to be a nice car. Have fun with it Eric.
Thank u so much for this review, I'm looking for a car and my mechanic friend found me 2002 Acura RL for $1,000 with 180k miles and I wanted a little info on it and this helped tremendously, thank u
@Bubbles Bubs no I ended up going with another car he found me... 2000 Honda civic 95,000mi $2,000... and he painted it for me and made sure everything was in tip top shape and I love it!!
@@jgirl345 Make sure you have an aftermarket alarm on that 2000 Honda Civic. Thieves still like stealing those Honda Civics
I bought one of these in Australia one year ago. (2001 KA9) An excellent vehicle and the best highway cruiser for under 5 grand. Honda made these cars very, very well.
I remember my uncle bought a 1996 RL when it was new. It was indeed a great car for it's time.
I drove one just like that. Loved it. My next one was an 06 RL. I’m still driving it. In the mean time I leased a 2108 Genesis G90. I decided not to keep the G90 because I enjoy the RL enough not to justify the lease expense. Not a fan of newer Acura’s. Just can’t get with that beak nose.
ETCG is addicted to Hondas/Acuras
He used to work for them.
That's kind of the problem. Seeing Honda after Honda after Honda after fucking Honda starts to get old.
That's kinda part of why I don't really watch repair videos anymore. I'm sick to death and tired of the endless Honda repairs.
ShopTalkWithJason then don't watch him
Well most people who go to him have Honda and Acura products. They know he used to be a Acura tech, so they trust him to know his work. If you're tired of seeing the repair videos on Hondas/Acuras he does then stop watching him.
It’s his specialty! Also, I’m a vegan....
Hi Eric nice pick up. I own a 1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe 6spd manual. It has 360,000 miles on it. It is definitely how you maintain it. A lot of people swap out the 3.2(If the head gasket goes) for the 3.5 in the RL. Luckily I perform all my own maintenance. Great videos BTW.
Now I want an Acura RL.
Get an LS430 from 2003 or later. You will love it more.
I love my 2000 rl
Omar Siddiqi Typical Lexus elitist. Not everyone wants to drive a Lexus; if we all did, it’d be a boring world to live in. No doubt that Lexus is good, but some drivers prefer looks and/or drive of an Acura or Infiniti, and there are decent well built models that they offer.
Let people buy what they want.
It's like a quality time portal... Awesome car!
This is the car my dad drove during my formative years in life- a lot of nostalgia right here...
My 1996 3.5 RL has all these same options minus onstar and homelink, it's crazy how long they kept it basically the same, I bought mine 6 years ago from original owner and just hit 190,000 miles and it's been a smooth driving and very reliable car.
Looks like a pretty nice car, but having all of those fancy things just makes me think of the pain they can cause when you gotta fix them.
Can't wait for the new videos!
Looking forward to your repair videos on this car!
You'll get one Friday.
I drove one of them when my friend was letting me practice my driving. This was 2014 and was 22. Bruh, I fell in love with that car! It was (is) a big body car and I was swerving a lot in the beginning 😅 this and the Acura Legend Coupe went on my collectibles list that day. I want this car! I didn't know that were that problematic though. However, I still want it lol
Awesome that you're covering this car is have a white one the same year with 145k on it. I was going to get rid of it but following this series may change my mind
Good video. Eric obviously knows his Acura’s. Wish I had a mechanic like him local because I’d definitely use him to dial in my TL.
Having the common problem of it just dieing on me and the wouldn't start back up . I really haven't dug deep into it yet , but I do know the feul pump is not running Crank but know start . I know that the had issues with the main feul pump fuse .
please post the egr video because I tried to take the intake off and it was such a problem I just said forget it. how do you take the egr valve without removing the intake manifold
Hi Erick, first off let me say how awesome I find your channel! Your tutorials are well made and very detailed. With that being said, my aunt has the 97' RL with an awful transmission leak. Initially I thought it was a bad seal between the Transmission and Torque Converter, but after watching this video it appears I may be wrong. When warmed up, Transmission fluid pours from the area you pointed to @ 10:34. With the help of a relative, we would like to take care of this for her. Did you ever get around to tackling that leak and could you tell me the best way to go about this?
Thanks much and keep doing that you're doing!
I like your channel, very informative. We are actually looking at a 2002 Acura RL with 98K miles.
Amazing how similar the feature set is for this class of vehicle.
Should I buy a 03 cl type s 6 speed with 180k on it?
One owner really nice condition but they want 5k
Hey Eric well done with the video. I would not be the only one saying this, but please do more of these about other cars and popular cars as well. and do them when ever you get a car rolled in for an oil change even just to show us which cars are shit and which ones are gold. I loved the way the video flowed and you did a fantastic job with narrating it I guess you would say. perfect information not to much and no to little just perfect video. keep them comming. and I'm getting frustrated waiting on a damn pikachu. when I could go find one. your making me not even care about the fairmony, I mean it's only "fair" to post the videos already. lol haha
Great video 👍 sir. Just bought one for my wife. This should help.
Just got a 2000 RL for $500 had to replace the rack and pinion and the door handle which you helped quite a bit with she runs like a champ otherwise and will serve great
You got a better deal than I did. I went to go look at a 2003 Acura RL The price was great and it looked beautiful. That foot deep shine. Then I sat in it, and the drivers seat ended up on the ground with me in it. The entire floor was rusted out and the undercoating and carpet hid the damage. No wonder it was about half the price as most that were on Craigslist.
Why does it say push here under the R for reverse? I recently had to move one and couldn’t figure out how to put it reverse or back in park from drive .
Love your videos Eric. I just purchased a1998 RL . I am wondering how many engine mounts are on these cars and where they are located
Hey Eric, I have the same car. I removed the TCP sensor (the one that is before Throttle body) thinking that it was MAF sensor, I put it back but its VSA is on since then. How to adjust it so that the VSA light turns off? Is there any set voltage that it should have?
Thanks
Love the video. Eric..you need to get yourself a Legend Type II LS coupe
(real wood dash trim) and a GS 6-speed Sedan.
I've wanted one of those for years.
Such a neat car. Thanks Eric.
Hello Eric, great to see your looking to go in depth into these cars. Here in Australia, I have a 91 Legend, first year of the 3.2 litre (2nd Generation) version, effectively the same chassis as the one your selling to your friend. Will be insightful what you produce. I'm particularly interested in the EGR and head gasket issues, from a preventative point of view. Fortunately my saloon was one owner till last year and very well cared for.
Apparently, the problematic EGR mode (lean, advanced timing to compensate EGR yet the EGR is blocked which the ECU doesn't know) is switched off in Australian ECUs.
Is it me, or the rear hand rest had more than a cup holder, IE a small box where you could keep stuff? I've only seen this car model once, an imported one (to EU).
Good cars. Buddy had a 2002 with almost 275k on it, another friend had a 92 Legend with 400 on the clock. Definitely one of the best Hondas of all time.
You mentioned the timing belt for a moment, is that a fault in the car that the belt needs to be replaced roughly around the usual 150K mile mark or are they capable of reaching 170-180K miles before replacement like most Hondas?
Hi Eric, I have a 97 rl, have you posted any videos about fixing the differential oil leak?
Just got an RL 2002 with between 70 to 80k miles on it. The OBD doesnt work. And it has a rear man seal leak which i plan on fixing. Any tips for the rear main seal?
My son has a 1999 Acura RL. The battery died and sat in my driveway till he bought a new one, now the car won't start not even crank. Everything else comes except the radio, I checked the fuses and they are good. Does this car have a starter relay or a factory kill switch? I even knocked on the starter and it didn't start.
Hi Eric, I have one of these but a 2000. I need to change the water pump and therefore also the timing belt, tensioners etc. Did you say you made a video on this repair already? If so please direct me to it. Also have you changed the clock spring that powers the steering wheel controls? Thanks for the great content and looking forward to your response.
I have a 2000 acura RL 3.5L. The car occasionally goes dead shortly after starting and pulling forward a few feet but cranks right back up. Sometimes after I drive it. It won't start right away. Replaced fuel pump, filter and relay. Doing same thing. Any suggestions... Thanks for any helpful info .- Frank
I know it's not the same engine or a related subject but what is the best head gasket for the 3.2?
Great overview video. How hard is it to replace the rack and pinion on these?
I have the exact model and year and my egr keeps coming up and it has a new egr what do recommend
Hey i have a 2004 rl.
It starts and runs well, but sometimes when i shut it off and run in the post office and come back and try starting it cranks but doesn't start. Eventually after locking and unlocking and turning ignition a few times it eventually starts. Happened like 10 times. Any ideas? I got 120k
I hope these videos come after the Fairmont videos are seen!
I’ve been looking at a gold 2000 Acura 3.5RL. It’s really clean but I wanted to make sure t will be a reliable vehicle. The car is priced at $2500 and I have $3700. If I buy the car I plan on taking t to a mechanic and having him check the entire car for any issues, and having them fixed if there are any. It’s got 107K on it. Do you think I should get he timing belt replaced if I buy the car?
Is there an ac accumulator on them Acura rl? Or just a drier??? Pls help. If has accumulator where is it. ?
NICE! I've always wanted one. Hard to find in decent shape though. Congrats man!
Or with low mileage, they always have like 200k
I have a 2002 rl with 40k miles
Mason McDonald i know where 2 are mint with under 70k
My 98 has almost 300k miles and the thing runs like a champ lmfao
Actually uploaded on my birthday!
Looking at that drivetrain gives me the chills.
Hey Eric, the CD changer is exactly the same as in my 2002 BMW 3er :) Maybe Alpine model ...?
I have this car, and when it’s in idle it revs way to high and it starts to shake. I brought it to the dealership and they keep telling me it’s old which I think is a lie. Can you tell me what the issue might be ? It’s my daily driver.
Hi Eric I have same car about 3500 miles you think I should change timing belt
Eric, i have a 2001 TL, which in my opinion it shares many things with this RL, hope to see more videos on this and that they can be used on my TL.
I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on that. www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/common-problems-pattern-failures/50011-1999-03-acura-tl-s-and-cl-s-pattern-failurers?limitstart=0
Thanks! the only real problem i see with my TL is the O2 sensor from codes P0131, 0135 related to the same sensor, im getting very poor gas millage, about 9 on the city not the same on the highway where i get a fairly decent mileage. despite all the bad things on this model and year this car is a dream it also falls into the Reliable PoS category for me.
I want to know if any Honda's have the same suspension parts as this 2002 Acura rl? I'm looking for cheaper parts!
Are you going to show how to fix the steering wheel adjusting problem I have an rl with same problem
it's not a hard fix check out the forums online, the problem is you cant buy the plastic gear that breaks without buying the whole steering column. Luckily I found an RL at the wreckers that still had the column intact, just pulled it out took me a few hours to fix it.
Dear Master mechanic. I have VSA & ABS lights on. Tested and it said that subthrotle motor failure. Can you please show me how to replace it? Thank you sir. Sincerely Michal Matas Calgary, Alberta Canada.
hi eric how are you i like all your video . do you have any video fix the oil leaks by the tranfer case from 03 acura rl ? please
Everyone needs to listen to what Eric says between 6:35 to 6:43. I sold my 1999 RL when it had 160,000 miles and it was as solid as a rock, very reliable, and very well built. My biggest wish when I had it was for 1 more gear for high speed highway cruising.
I've been seriously considering a 98 RL. The crappy gas mileage and having to use premium fuel have been a couple of my sticking points though.
phiksit As long as you don't hot rod or carry heavy loads up steep hills, you do not need premium fuel. It will run fine on regular.
Thanks! That's good to know. Been trying to decide on a good used car, and keep coming back to the RL based on it's reported reliability.
Thanks Eric, I'll be following this one. Good thing you have a big parkng lot. I wish you'd get a GM to work on, especially an ecotec engine.
I didn't keep it.
I just bought my grandmother's 02 RL and it had 70k miles on it!
That car will last forever if you maintain it
will you do one of these videos for a 98-02 model accord
Always throws me off to see that GM design rear view mirror in the car.
Great info. Thank you!
Nicely put., No one could've done it this way
What could've been the cost of this car brand new??
I have a 2002 I35 its cool to see what was on the market at the time
The sunglass holder on the roof is a weak spot in the interior as the plastics used in that unit are very fragile. I bought mine with 110,000 miles on it and that was broken. Bought two off eBay, the first one arrived in pieces and the second one arrived with the molded pins broken off. I ended up fixing it by drilling holes and adding screws where the hinges would have been. Apart from the fact that it doesn't have the dampened open/close it used to, it is at least still functional. My wheel still goes up and down, but does not telescope. Not wanting to press my luck, I turned Auto off.
I just bought myself one of these today: 2002 Acura RL with 104k miles in pristine condition. Acura dealership did my PPI and said it had absolutely no fluid leaks whatsoever and was the cleanest RL they’ve ever seen come through their dealership. Paid for the coolant/head gasket leak test & the car passed with flying colors. It needs a little clay bar/waxing TLC by me but I love it. Paid $4,400
Hi Eric, absolutely love your videos! Are you in Cincinnati, Ohio? I’m in the area and I thought I heard you in another video saying you were in Cincy. I’d love to use your shop for my fleet - let me know.
I get one on Monday
Mine has a power steering leak. Whats the cost on that repair
Awesome looking car!
Not sure if this was mentioned in earlier comments, the On/Off switch for the steering wheel telescopic knob looks to be in the off position Eric.
I’m getting one. Nice video! Can you tell me if I should stay away from buying one if the engine light is on due to carbon filter and SRS light is on? Really looking forward to getting me one of this.
I wouldn't. Mainly due to the SRS issue. The owner may tell you it's a small sensor or something simple when in reality it can easily cost over $700 to diagnose and repair properly.
That's why the 2004 Acura 3.5RL is the best one to get. They got it right on the final year of the 3.5RL.
The best RL's were the 2005-2008. They were the only Acura's that could compare to a mid range Mercedes or Audi's at the time.
@@GetReal77 they weren’t competitive at all during the time period since they were more or less rebadged 2nd Gen Legends from the early 90s The 2nd gen RL was cutting edge at the time but became long in the tooth since it lasted for 7 years before the RLX came out.
I have a 2004 Acura RL which is in A ONE shape. It has 190,000 miles you can barely hear it running when it’s on. I haven’t had one problem owned it for 3 years. And it rides great!!!!
Great video Eric. Question, I just hit 70k miles on my 2004 RL and wondering if I need to replace the fuel filter at all? More just piece of mind as I plan to take this car to over 300k miles! I am religious on oil changes, transmission oil, coolant, etc..Please let me know. Thanks man!
I have a 2004 and I replace My RLs filter at 186,000 miles.She still Runs Great
My neighbor has that car in white and I love it. The engine sounds really nice. nice tough v6
Hey Eric, how are the transmissions on these vehicles?
Hi Eric, Boy do you know these RLs! I have a '1999 RL that I bought when it was 3 years old. I absolutely love this car. It is now 21 years old with 123K miles. Thanks for your knowledge and expertise. I am a shadetree mechanic and have a question that I will search for an answer on your other videos or website.
"10 hours to replace the pinion seal." Did you hear that loud pop just then? That was my last brain cell detonating. Raaage!! LOL
Looks fairly clean for its age! Couple little cosmetic foibles here and there, but nothing too major. Any time I'm doing a head gasket, I like to do a bit of research into the engine and find out if it'll handle a thinner MLS-type gasket. A tiny little bump in compression ratio can make the car a bit more fun! Plus the longevity if installed properly. :D
Replacing dead RL battery and alarm is going off? Hook up battery (now with horn honking) and Turn key in driver's door lock to silence it (turn key left or right until it stops). May need to reprogram key fobs ...but keys will work manually.
Oh...How difficult is it to R & R a 1992 Acura Vigor 5 cyl?
Love it and it's so clean rust free :)
Where is the transmission drain plug? I can't find it
Hello TassieLorenzo, thanks for the reply. So if I understand you correctly then, a blocked EGR is not an issue on Australian Legend saloons like my 91 model?
Mark Nelson It can be. Same design.
Eric, where is the Timing belt video for this car? I have an 02 RL I need to do this and the water pump now, I have been asking for years, Eric please help. Thank you.
I never produced a step by step timing belt replacement video for this engine. Also, I sold this car almost 2 years ago now. Sorry.
@@ETCG1 Thanks.