Hello,

Since a few months, the engine of my Crossfire (2004 - manual) stops randomly when I drive (with all the lights on). I performed this operation several times :

.If I do nothing, the engine restarts after approximately one minute.
.If I unlock and lock with the remote, the engine restarts immediately.

I'd say that this is a pattern but, last time the engine stopped, something else happened : the cooling fan ran fast and I didn't manage to restart (I tried during 10 minutes) even with the unlock/lock operation. Then a tow truck brought the car to the garage and she started immediately... I read a lot of threads about this issue and it seems that it could be related to the RCM and especially the relays/solders.

What I'd like to know is if a RCM failure would have something to do with the unlock/lock remote operation. If not, what do you think the issue could be (ECU, skreem...) ?

Thanks,

Fabien

 

Yes, most likely the RCM is the root of all your evils.

 

Having read of this problem for over twelve years now and to minimize it happening again while out on the road I think I would buy and fit a new RCM and a CPS. The resoldered units may be fine but early in the morning waiting by the side of the road for a tow that is likely to cost more than a new RCM and new CPS you may regret your earlier solution. A new RCM and sensor can be had for less than $200.
Fix two possible problems at once rather than wait to find you have put in or fixed the wrong part.
I carry a spare of each part in my trunk but if I had your problem I know what I would do.

 

Thanks ala_xfire and onehundred80.

Do you advise this RCM model ?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...rol+relay,3188

Also, do you have a link for the CPS ?

 

Yes, that's a good RCM.
CPS : https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...sor-0031532828