Proton Exora#2

[Fainsyah]

Engine Suspected Overheated... Radiator leaked

 

Engine fan did not turn off after ignition is switched off.

 

Keep on running for ten minutes.

 

After car cooled down, the opened radiator cap and saw no water inside. Totally dry.

 

Went to workshop, mechanic demo that radiator leaked.

 

The black plastic portion seeped water out.

 

Changed whole radiator. 

 

Total Damage: $700
plus thermostat change and upper and lower hose change together with the thermostat clip.

 

Wear and tear :(

Any one tried installing gauges via OBD? 

 

Tried 2 brands... both not compatible. Magician and Ultragauge...

[Shorty]

  On 5/11/2016 at 1:55 PM, Fainsyah said:

Engine Suspected Overheated... Radiator leaked

 

Engine fan did not turn off after ignition is switched off.

 

Keep on running for ten minutes.

 

After car cooled down, the opened radiator cap and saw no water inside. Totally dry.

 

Went to workshop, mechanic demo that radiator leaked.

 

The black plastic portion seeped water out.

 

Changed whole radiator. 

 

Total Damage: $700

plus thermostat change and upper and lower hose change together with the thermostat clip.

 

Wear and tear :(

Any one tried installing gauges via OBD? 

 

Tried 2 brands... both not compatible. Magician and Ultragauge...

thats really unlucky. how old is ur car? 

[Fainsyah]

It's the 2009 nov batch. 130k already. . Wear and tear I guess...

[Panhard]

Hi Bros,

 

This is my last post in proton exora cos have already sold my ride & bought a T.wish.

Been nice chatting with you guys. Take Care & God Bless!

 

[Fainsyah]

  On 5/30/2016 at 3:07 AM, Panhard said:

Hi Bros,

 

This is my last post in proton exora cos have already sold my ride & bought a T.wish.

Been nice chatting with you guys. Take Care & God Bless!

Thanks Panhard for the numerous amount of sharing. Learnt a lot from your postings.

[Fainsyah]

Was cleaning the air filter and noticed this device at the air intake. Any idea what this is ? Bought this car 2nd hand thus unaware of what add ons it came with.

 

Is this a norm with exora ?

Edited June 15, 2016 by Fainsyah

[Willow2003]

Hi.

 

Lately i checked my exora fan relay， it is very very hot. i go check my friends both cps and cfe or bold models, all 6 car also very very hot. i wonder if it is normal or design bug？under rate of 35A？it seem can cause car fire to me. u guy seeing this in your car？just open up the fuse box beside battery. thank you

by the way. my friends honda toyota all temperature normal as room temp.

[BobbyLuv]

Hi fainsyah, just got my Exora Dec 2009 model.  Hope we can stay in touch to exchange experience and tips.

[Fainsyah]

  On 7/29/2016 at 8:28 AM, BobbyLuv said:

Hi fainsyah, just got my Exora Dec 2009 model. Hope we can stay in touch to exchange experience and tips.

No problem. Hope your ride is not giving you any issues. When I first received mine, the few problems I have:

 

1) Engine light turns on intermittent

2) car cannot restart and only has a click sound . Also intermittent.Can't crank up

 

For 1 and 2 went to larkin proton to replace manifold and then all OK

 

Made keys as well as I was given with only one. Very unique. The key has a transponder that does not allow duplicates to work.

 

Currently the ride is OK. Changing from gear 1 to 2 on auto may jerk at times and at times the gear change rather rough.

 

Good enough for the family.

 

Fuel ... I am getting used to the 9.5 to 9.8 km per liter.

[BobbyLuv]

Mine needs to change timing belt and do servicing. It seems there is squeaky sound when i move off. Mine is manual so clutch is stiff. Larkin which side? Open on sunday?

[Fainsyah]

My first servicing after ownership was direct at Proton Edar Larkin. Thought of checking with the manufacturer for issues.

 

My squeaky sounds comes from my brakes. More like screeching. Was told that the previous owner mod the brakes and changed the rotors.

 

After reading the entire forum, am glad that the known problems have been rectified by previous owner.

[Mandrew]

Larkin Service Centre is not opened on Sundays. 

Call for an appt before you go otherwise they may not be able to entertain.

 

Larkin number +6072382352 or +6072388578

 

It is straight opp to Proton Spare Parts center along Jalan Langkasuka. If using GPS type Jalan Langkasuka.

 

If going on Saturday's try to reach there early... opens at 8am.

 

 

[BobbyLuv]

Thanks to all. This forum is very helpful. I will try to go to the agent in Malaysia for the servicing. Hope the charges is acceptable.

[dungdn93]

Hi bro, if u are going to JB for the wheel straight and balanced, I can tag along? I need to troubleshoot famous wheel associated CPS. Thank you! . The brake pads are cheap. I called to inquire about a pair TTS brake pads were originally announced new .... cost about $ 450 with the metal bracket included.

[Aventafreak]

never seen this one before...

[Hachi]

Where to get the Stock plugs: NGK BPR6EF-11 in Singapore? How much izzit? TIA

[vkmagik]

Hi all, just got my Proton EXORA (2009 model) 1 month back

 

Encounter 2 issue

#1 steering bush issue

- replace EX $200 zzz

 

#2 after 1 week, cannot crank start

- replaced with new starter $200 zzz

 

So far ok, but arranging to send car

[Shorty]

Yeah...should jus go n ask them to check everything. Prevent fm breaking down as u dunno the history of the car.