Just got back from a holiday in Malaysia. But it is a holiday turn disaster.
Heres my ordeal:
It was raining heavily on Sunday night, no street light, (unintentionally) drove into a pool of water and enjoyed the splash. It is something we dont experience often in Singapore.
The night after, while driving the warning light comes on. It says Stop, Engine temperature too high. Pulled over the car, did some basic checks. Fan is working, water level is full. I try to phone for help, realized theres no network. I walked 5km in total darkness to the nearest town. When in town, realized I do not know what number to call.
Rest there for the night. Through out the night, image of my car being stolen keep running through my mind.
Next day, got a road side mechanics to inspect the car. He suspected the water was not circulated to the engine. He removed the thermostat to allow water to flow freely into the engine compartment. Problem not solved, the overheating sign is still on. It should be the sensor giving me the problem, but not very sure either.
It was heart stopping moment to drive a supposing over heating car to the nearest authorized agent. Gave up the challenge after half an hour of continuous stopping. Phone for a towing service. Well is it late Monday, Servicing center closed for the day. Tuesday and Wednesday are holiday in Malaysia.
Managed to contact Singapore service centre, the towing fee is $2 per km plus Singapore entry levy of $400. I am about 680km away from Singapore. If I get a road side service, my warranty will be voided. Got no better choice but to wait till Thursday for the authorize agent to resume operation.
Come Thursday, agent office is open but not the servicing center. Made the ultimate decision to drive back to Singapore, comforting myself the whole saga is all about a stupid faulty sensor.
Drove for 11 hours without aircon before hitting my beloved shore. Suffered heat exhaust during the 2hrs jam at KL. After KL, it was rain all the way. It was a very dangerous drive, the windscreen forged and I cant see clearly in the rain. I try to wipe the screen but it does not help at all.
Ladies
. Gentlemen
.. All these suffering because of a faulty sensor.
;( ;(