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2001 Daewoo Leganza getting engine die when pull off the freeway blowing all the lights ON & starting again

vishalwakde — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:20:52 GMT

2001 Daewoo Leganza getting engine die when pull off the freeway blowing all the lights ON & starting again.
Check below things so far but no clue what is causing the problem.
1. Battery is OK
2. Spark Plug is wrk fine
3. Sensors are wkg OK
4. Engine valves are fine

Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have an 02 Daewoo Leganza and I am looking for a timing cover for it. I have looked everywhere and nothing helps.

toad11 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:35:13 GMT

i have asked the gm dealer ship.

Can you create a Daewoo Terrain CarSpace forum discussion?

autowrite — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:20:41 GMT

Terrain is only a Daewoo Windstorm created in 2006 in Korea

What is the valve spacing for a 2000 Daewoo Leganza, after you replace the cylinder head?

hothand163 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:13:16 GMT

In the process of replacing the cylinder head on 2000 Daewoo Leaganza. This was needed after an idler pulley broke and the vehicle jumped timing and broke a few valves.
After finally tracking one down in salvage, I was told that the valves need a particular spacing. If they are not, there might be stress or excessive pressure that would result in damaging the valves.
What is the ideal spacing for this particular situation? And what is the best method to complete this task.
Also, what should the torque be for the head bolts? And in what order should they be tightened?
Is there an exploded view of these engines for reference?

I need a radio code for a 2000 Daewoo Leganza. My radio went dead after my battery died. All I see is code.

randy2985 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:09:18 GMT

After my battery went dead I replaced it with a new one and it is now asking for a code. thank-you Randy G

Where can I find a 2000 Daewoo Lanos brake repair manuals?

fiesty1 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:13:58 GMT

I Need pictures and info on 2000 Lanos rear brakes

How do I set the timing on my 2000 Daewoo Laganza? I'm not sure where the marks are.

handyman77304 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:23:36 GMT

I blew my head gasket and have already changed it and i am almost complete with putting it back together but i do not know where the timing marks are or which way my two camshafts and crank should point

How to reset timing and tension belt on Daewoo Nubira 1999?

mdeland — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:25:25 GMT

Have changed the head gasket on 1999 Daewoo Nubira - now want to reset the timing and tension the belt - how best to do this?

Hi, I need a radio code for a Daewoo Nubira 2000. Thank you very much.

katarinas — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:48:55 GMT

Serial # 96334691. Model # akd0636ja.

How do you change the valve cover gasket on a 2002 Daewoo Llanos?

shadowpixie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:12 GMT

Need specifics on removing valve cover and replacing it.

Trying to fix a coolant leak on a 01 Daewoo Lag.Leak seems to be on the back side near top of motor but cant see?

tjrepair — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:39:50 GMT

I have changed the water pump and a hose that comes from what seems to be the back of the water pump. It looks like there is another hose up there but it is the back of the motor and there is very little room to work. It is the area above the starter, if i look from the drivers side under the intake hoses and things I can see the fluid leaking but can not see the source.

Thanks for your time.

How can I get the code for my 1999 Daewoo Leganza radio system?

fbookman — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:31:31 GMT

I have a 1999 Daewoo Leganza and the radio doesn't work in it and I was told that I need to get a code to get to work again and unable to find a deawoo dealer in my area to find out how to fix it. Was wonder if there was a way I can get the code that I need from online?

daewoo leganza went dead while driving and won't start? Any advice?

rags83 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:08:27 GMT

Already had timing belt break and replaced head and all the parts that went along with it only to have it spin off again because I didn't replace the bearings and pully's so I don't think it's that. Timing belt feels tight and no check engine light previous to car going dead. Hit a dog on the drivers side bumper that took off my fog light and it ran fine until I got home (about 30 miles) and I went to drive it the next morning. It made it a little over half a mile and it just died. There was a little shutter just before it did. I had come to a stop and was turning left and it died. I checked the fuel shut off and even replaced it but, unless I'm missing something, I don't think that's it. I read another owner on here say that the A.C. drain can get plugged and run under the passenger side floor mat. Sure enough this was happening. They mentioned something about an orange wire that I'm assuming is a ground wire that could affect the starting process of the car. Don't know if hitting the dog was just coincidence or if it tripped a sensor/relay that just didn't trip immediately. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Trying to reuse a head gasket on my Daewoo Leganza

danddauto — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:06:10 GMT

I have a 2000 Daewoo Leganza i just put on a new head gasket and the head was no good i torque it down 3 times required 4 times. i took the head off i am asking if i can reuse the head gasket with copper seal to seal the head? head was only on for 30 minutes

I have just purchased a 2004 Chev Optra, if anyone have any information about this vehicle, let me know, thanks

valleygirl1 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:16:19 GMT

Any mechanical problems to expect, or any negative information from anyone who has owned 1 before.

Need security code for 1999 Daewoo Leganza audio system.

superpoof — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:23:01 GMT

My battery went dead on my daewoo,and now audio system is saying I need to enter security code.Bought car used,and have no clue what code is!

2000 Daewoo Leganza no spark. New head gasket, timing belt and water pump.

straz1 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:27:16 GMT

I have a 2000 Daewoo Leganza that the head gasket, timing belt and water pump have been replaced. I can't get any spark, switched computer with known good computer and cam sensor from another Leganza still won;t spark. Has compression but no spark. Timing is set properly it is currently with a authorized Daewoo dealer no on can figure out. Even called Daewoo. Any suggestions?

Need oil pan nut for 2002 Daewoo Leganza.

jeannigat2 — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:12:52 GMT

I have been informed that somebody put the wrong nut on and now it is being held on by the dried oil. The mechanic refuses to change my oil because I dont have the nut that fits. I understand that I may need to purchase something else with this part, I need a filter and air filter anyway. Thank you.

Long Sit, Then Long Trip. Daewoo Leganza

tinkermanlt — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:08:36 GMT

I just inherited a 2000 Leganza CDX with about 48,500 miles on it. The oil was changed this past October, the plugs were about 3 or 4 years ago, then my mother died and I am about to go pick it up and drive about 1500 miles. She never went above 65 with it, and I am wondering if there is anything I should get done before I head out, and if there is anything I can do to help it get used to running 75 to 80? (In the way of best performance and fuel mileage.) Also, anyone have an idea of the cost of a new timing belt, or how easy is it to do myself? I used to work on muscle cars, and trucks, farm equipment, etc. until Plymouth came out with their Horizon, and I gave up on changing anything other than spark plugs after my trial by fire with a water pump! SPEAKING OF WHICH!! I was also told the new Iridium plugs would be a good idea to put in before the trip to help it get going, I'm afraid of too much heat, not enough air coming in. Am I right, or are they a good investment or should I look at a cold air intake to help it out if I get them? (WOW! All that in one breath!) I really like the car and look forward to keeping it as long as they have parts in a junk yard, and lawnmowers that can maybe swap out plugs and filters with!

Has anyone heard just how close to 50,000 miles the timing belt should be changed? Also, has anyone heard how the new Iridium spark plugs work in this motor?

Do I need TDC on a Daewoo 4 cylinder Nubria when replacing the timing belt?

koam — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:09:16 GMT

I replaced belt, lined up notches put it all together, but no go.

I have a 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Ahose that comes from the condenser to the front of the car is leaking. Is it normal?

elmario — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:21:27 GMT

this is an "L" shape hose that comes i believe from the condenser to the front a couple inches and then down a couple inches

Does a 2000 Daewoo Nubira 2.0 engine need to have the cam positioning sensor synchronized by a scanner once replaced?

aries1080 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:45:06 GMT

the head was replaced on the 2.0 engine and not the cam sensor. the engine began to misfire. upon code check found cam senor reading as a fault plus multiple misfiring.

replaced cam sensor and vehicle ran very good, but after a week it once again misfire and ck engine light popped up plus engine had once again misfired. called daewoo dealer and was told cam positioning senor needed to be synchroniczed by the use of the scaner provided by daewoo. is this true? and if true, is there no other way to aline a newly installed cam senor?

I have a 2001 Daewoo Lanos sedan. When the a/c is on, the idle is rough. What could it be? I only happens with a/c on.

et3 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:34:54 GMT

when car is in iddle with a/c on its rough like its missing as soon as we move its all good without a/c there its no problem with iddle

I have a 1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 57,000 miles with a EVAP code of P0440

bondobudie54 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:40:15 GMT

I have two problems 1st check engine light comes on and code P0440 comes up
EVAP Emission Control System Malfunction I was told that it could be the gas cap but i changed it with my Lanos 2000. gas caps are OK, I checks for leaks on hoses all the way to the rear of the car nothing. Could it be a bad can or sensor.
Problem 2 Oil light flutters afters it has been driven for about 15 minutes can i rebuild the pump or just replace the spring in the pump while it's still on the car. Any help would be great. Thanks Everett

I need to know how to fix my headlights on a Daewoo Lanos. They are no longer working. Please help.

tonytcw — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:34:19 GMT

i own a 1999 daewoo lanos that i puchased from the showroom floor and it has never giving me any kinds of problems until yesterday.

i was going to work and i had turned my lights on when i came across some deers runing across the highway i flicked on my highbeams then all of a sudden my headlights went out.
the funny thing is that i still had brake lights, hazzards, and turn signals are still working.

i checked the fuses and i used a multimeter on the fuse box and i also bought a dim switch thinking that it would fix the problem but i also noticed that i don't have dash lights too.

needless to say i changed every relay and every fuse my car has and still nothing!
can any one help me with this?
thanks.

Can the engine be rebuilt for a 2001 Daewoo Leganza?

simplybnell — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:24:03 GMT

Car was using lot of oil,but was not leaking at first. Then car began to run hot or gauges moved to what I consider to be hot for car. Needed oil change badly. mechanic came over and put new valve gasket seal on car then starts to run roughly. There was oil on spark plugs when he took cover off before gasket thing was done. Was told by different mechanic engine is shot junk car! I am lost and afraid to go to another shop.

99 Daewoo Leganza mixing oil into the water. Changed head gasket. Had head checked, same problem when done.

lomoshn07 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:28 GMT

I have a 99 Daewoo Leganza I bought the car and it was putting oil into the water tank. So I thought the head gasket was blown the car never over heated. The head gasket did have a tear in it. I replaced the head gasket had the head checked and resurfaced put it all back together and the same problem The car only has 62000 miles on it. Need help.

2000 Daewoo Nubira timing belt and resurfaced heads, many new parts. No firing.

angrymechwife — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:26:44 GMT

This car belongs to a friend of mine that is raising her small niece and nephew on her own. A bunch of us chipped in and got her this car at a fundraising auction around Thanksgiving.

She was coming back from her nephew's physical therapy ( these kids are handicapped) and the timing belt broke. Since the car has zero tolerance the heads had to be redone.

My husband agreed to do all the labor for her for free. She has to come up with the parts money is all. Anyhow he took the heads at a locally well know shop and had them resurfaced. These people have done a lot of work for my husband over the years. Anyhow he got new gaskets and all new parts and put the car back together.

We did find a Daewoo mechanic clear across the state that faxed him diagrams (since you can't find a Chilton's or any type of manual). He got it back together today and it turns over but there is zero fire. According to the timing marks it is in time but nothing is happening.

[edit] He just came in and said he is done with the blankety blank for the night and that he will check the compressions tomarrow. He is totally exhausted and spent for the night. I will let you know the compressions tomarrow evening around 9pm EST. I have to take the littlest to gymnastics and won't be back til then and by then he will have been working on it and beating his head on the hood. He also just told me this stuff; It is a D-tech motor, Machine shop said it was a 2.0 and he said alot of the parts were stamped with the GM stamp. It's a overhead cam motor but he doesn't know if it has lifters or not. Hope that gives you some more info to go on.

He is very frustrated and that makes his life miserable (cause he has several hundred dollars in this car in resurfacing, gaskets, bolts, timing belt etc.) and when he is not happy no one in this house is happy. Something has got to give. Please somebody!

Are Daewoo motors inoperative motors when the timing belt breaks?

mpekable — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:28:02 GMT

I own a 2000 Daewoo Leganza. Back in November the head gasket let go. I changed the head gasket and figured while everything was open I would change the water pump and also the timing belt. It ran fine.

Now 6 months later I was driving and the car stalled and wouldn't start again. I had the car towed to my house. My mechanic check it out and said the timing belt broke.

What I am trying to find out is, when the timing belt breaks, does it cause other problems in the motor, my mechanic said it might be what they call an inoperative motor. (inoperative motor- ex: rods bent or crank brakes}. I want to know if engine is and inoperative motor of if I should just change timing belt again and hope for the best.....thanks

I am looking for the price of a oil pump for 2001 Daewoo Leganza. Or if there is a place to buy?

simplybnell — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:27:28 GMT

How much does a oil pump cost for 2001 Daewoo, Leganza? Where can I find one, parts place says it is a dealership item? There is no Daewoo dealer!

Daewoo Nubira won't start after new head gasket and timing belt

ksamson — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:50:15 GMT

Hi there,

I'm having the same problem your husband did, any insight as to what the problem was?

Thanks

Fuel filter and pump problems on a 2000 Daewoo Nubira.

mindopnr — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:12:04 GMT

I would like to know where the fuel filter for a 2000 Daewoo Nubira is. And please tell me the easiest way to change the fuel pump. Maybe a short cut or something important I need to know before I drop the gas tank and wrestle around with it.

Is the 2000 Daewoo Lanos a zero-tolerance motor? My timing belt broke so are my valves messed up too?

sonic57 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:01:16 GMT

My timing belt broke and i am planning on replacing the water pump, but wanted to know if my valves needed repairs also or if they may be alright.

2000 Daewoo Leganza. Help, need to change starter. Need picture of anyone's manual or where to find it.

rgallegos — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:49 GMT

Need help in finding the starter in my car need to change the starter yet where is it? Need photo of anyone's manual I have no book on my car it didn't have one. I need it soon. Thanks.

2001 Daewoo Leganza CDX displays and instrument panel not working.

jshareef — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:31:23 GMT

Model:2001
Make :Daewoo
Leganza CDX,full option,automatic transmission.

Only the turn signal display is working, how can I get all other displays including the fuel, heat, odi meters to be functional?

Do you need to change the idler pulley when you change the timing belt on a 2002 Daewoo Leganza?

hsmothers — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:11:28 GMT

I own a 2002 Daewoo Leganza and the timing belt and I had it repaired at a mechanic shop and then two months later it broke again. The mechanic that fixed the second time said that it wasn't properly done the first time and I was wondering if the idler pulley needed to be replaced when the timing belt breaks.

Fuse box positions for a 97 Daewoo Lanos, for the engine compartment lost fuse box cover

liverbird65 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:08:13 GMT

DAEWOO LANOS ENGINE FUSE BOX COVER-CAN ANYONE HELP

I own a 2002 Daewoo Lanos. I replaced the battery and now the radio wont work. I put the wrong code now what I do?

mgranado — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:15:34 GMT

it's a 2002 Daewoo Lanos; radio has anti theft but after replacing the battery for a new one my dad put the wrong code and now it won't work at all evening after i replaced the battery again. is it dead? if not how do i unlock the radio so it can work?

Have a 2000 Daewoo Nubira. Need timing belt specs info.

gonzom — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:45:28 GMT

timing belt went, damaged head,valves etc. pull apart mechanics wanted $1600 to fix decided to fix myself but need help with the timing specs as I can't get car to start

2002 Daewoo Lanos. Emergency shutoff fuel pump? Is there a reset?

sp44sc — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:45:05 GMT

While making a right hand turn the car just died. It was a hard corner and a narley pothole.
With other cars I have seen cases where similar circumstances tripped a fuel system safty shutoff that had to be reset.
Could this be the case with my car and if so how do I reset it?

Where is the oil pump located on a 2002 Daewoo Nubria and how hard is it to replace?

jaypetrilla — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:49:27 GMT

Oil light came on and I checked oil was low. Added 2 quarts of oil and restarted car. Initially oil light was out until I started to drive the car now the oil light continually comes on after just a few seconds of driving the car and the lifters are now tapping when the oil light comes on.

I need a code for a Daewoo Laner radio.

lan1 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:32:51 GMT

I have a Daewoo and the radio it has is a Laner and I do not have the code and need one.

1996 Daewoo Nubira SE. Will not start when hot.

daywoopete — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:25:37 GMT

Daewoo dealer said it was a wiring fault and could not get their scanner to talk to my ECM I have checked everything starts OK cold and runs perfectly.
Changed ect sensor and cleaned checked evaporative emissions system purge valve.
Can anyone help me solve this problem also where do you get a OBD1 scanner/code reader at a reasonable price?
Thanks
Pete in UK

Daewoo Lanos ABS problem

sorcerer101 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:23:04 GMT

i have got a 1997daewoo lanos the ABS light came on since a while so i used a scan tool named carman to diagnose the problem which was the ABSrelay then appear an other (front left motor rotation with no load)so can any prefessional body help me to know how to maintenance that problem

Daewoo Nubira 2004 model. Engine management light flashing and it sounds like a tank. What could be wrong?

jwaite — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:38:46 GMT

The car is still driveable. sounds horrendous. engine management light keeps flashing. no significant loss of power.

I need a key for a 2001 Daewoo Leganza.

jerryd5 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:46:16 GMT

My car was stolen two weeks ago and found shortly after it was stolen but they took my keys with them so now I need a new key.

I have a 2000 Daewoo Lanos and it will not start. I put a new fuel pump in. It still won't start. Gas is not getting to it.

lovemycar6 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:33:59 GMT

2000 Daewoo won't start, new fuel pump. Seems like gas is not going through lines. Please help.

2002 Daewoo Lanos will not start unless the battery is at 10 volts or less. Would you know why that could be?

christian11 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:08:31 GMT

2002 Daewoo Lanos, standard shift, 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Runs very well (smooth) once started.

1997 Daewoo Leganza stalling when you slow down.

mikeys_mummy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:13:13 GMT

I have had my Leganza for 3 years with no problems until now. It has done just over 100 000km. It is a 2 litre, automatic. A few weeks ago it started stalling when you slowed down, like at traffic lights or when cornering.

You can start it just fine and it will idle but once you shift into drive it stalls. Eventually it will go though. We found if you shift into neutral quick enough when slowing down it sometimes wont stall. My speedometer stopped working altogether at the time this began , but I think it may just be coincidence. Last week it stalled going to work and was able to be started just fine but once put into drive it would not move. It didn't stall this time but would not go anywhere. We had to call a tow truck to bring the car home. It can start and idle but will not move in any gear. We noticed the auto transmission fluid is a muddy brown colour, the car hasn't done anywhere close to 1000km since the fluid was last changed. It does not smell burnt and we cannot see any particles in there.

When the stalling began we were told replace the fuel filter, we did but it fixed nothing. When the car refused to move in gear we were told to change the auto transmission fluid, we did that yesterday and it did nothing. Car still doesn't move.

We were also told we need a new transmission and that they are very hard to find, if you do find one you are looking at $4000 for a used one. Seems a bit steep to me!

Does anyone know what is causing this problem and where we can get parts? Also is the figure quoted accurate or not?

Daewoo Leganza 2002 ECU ECM problem.

hvptech — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:08:16 GMT

Hi, I've got a 2002 Daewoo Leganza auto 2.0L petrol. My car is sparking on 2 cylinders, I have narrowed the problem to the ECU. I took the ECU out. Is it better to get it repaired or shall I get a replacement from scrap yard?

Also I am having difficulty finding the same ECU here in the UK, and also it's like impossible to get it repaired, as it's not a common car here. Please can someone help.