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Daewoo Maintenance and Repair

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  • afv57afv57 Member Posts: 1
    I need a radio code for a 2002 Daewoo Nubira. My radio went dead after my battery died. All I see is code.
  • chad17chad17 Member Posts: 2
    2000 Lanos
    My check engine light is still on after changing spark plugs and wires. Now the code says to change out the speed sensor. Where is this thing located at?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    only guessing......on the transmission output shaft?
  • krystovar77krystovar77 Member Posts: 1
    i need to know which valve tool will work to extract my valves. :sick:
  • jcjr7jcjr7 Member Posts: 3
    I have a 2000 nubira wagon. I have spurt leak every 5 or 10 seconds from my valve cover. Do you think I might be able to tighten it down some to stop it? About 57K on the motor from a junk yard so no real historyon the engine. the timing belt and small round parts with the timing have been changed out though.
    I am in NC, usa.
    I will probably change the gasket when I have time. I haven't changed a new type rubber gasket only the old type in he 60's and 70's. apparently I buy some gasket maker or sealer (silicone) and place that where the corner curves are in the gasket plus around the spark plug holes.

    best type of gasket sealer or maker to buy?

    What brand is a good gasket to get?

    or should I pay premium and get the gasket from the dealer?

    Any unusual things to know about to valve cover gasket replacemt on the 2000 daewoo nubira? :)
  • daewoocrazydaewoocrazy Member Posts: 7
    I don't have a Nubira, mine is a Leganza. I think the motors may be similar.
    Oil may leak from the valve cover, but should not "spurt". Tightening probably won't help since the bolts should be torqued. (Leganza is 71 inch pounds--IMPORTANT).
    I would check crankcase ventilation hoses; looking for collapsed, soft or tightly bent hoses coming from the valve cover.
    If you do change the valve cover gasket, I have found one is about as good as another and have even used the old one if not broken.
    I put a heavy coat of Mega Grey on mine and cut the heads off four long bolts to screw in as a temporary guide when re-installing. Clean everything thoroughly and dry.
    Look in the spark plug holes. If there is oil in them, the gasket is leaking and the engine won't operate properly. Hope this helps.
  • twj815twj815 Member Posts: 2
    My 2002 Lanos has broken 4 thermostat housings in the last month. I have been getting the replacement parts from a local parts dealer that specializes in import cars. His shop also checked the engine and can't find anything wrong with the engine that might be causing the cooling system to get too much pressure in it.

    Does anyone know if there has been a run of bad parts or what else I should look for?

    Thanks
  • juanillojuanillo Member Posts: 1
    hi i have a 1999 daewoo lanus with 1.6 engine i'm wonder if i can put a biger engine like 2.0 or 2.2 and still pass California smog test tk
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You can upgrade (put in a newer engine) but not downgrade (put in an older engine). Also you might have to go to a referee and/or get special registration.

    Best to first discuss this with a smog specialist to see if the computer will automatically kick you out on the test, before you go to all this trouble.

    Also (and I don't wish to be discouraging, just helpful), this will be a fair amount of work and probably you'd be much better off just buying a faster car.

    My opinion is that for mods and speed equipment, working on a Japanese car is so much easier and gives you so many more options than a Daewoo.

    Of course, if you have time + money + skill, you can put any engine in ANY car.
  • twj815twj815 Member Posts: 2
    I think we got the problem solved. It turns out that the Chevy Aveo uses the same thermostat housing but it is made of metal. It cost a lot more but at least the glue won't separate because it's bolted together.
  • christian11christian11 Member Posts: 1
    Why would it do that and how can I repair the problem?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Start measuring some voltages, to see what is really going on at the starter connections.

    Makes no sense that a starter would only start at a lower "too low" voltage.
  • nativequeen39nativequeen39 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2000 Daewoo Lanos my transmission went out. The guy that looked at says this car has a nonrepairable transmission. Is this true? If so where can I find a transmission for it. Are there any repair shops that sell them because I know the online Daewoo company will cost an arm and a leg?
  • idic28idic28 Member Posts: 1
    When filling up my gas tank, the gasoline pump at the station keeps shutting off within a few seconds as if the tank is full. At times the gasoline spurts out forcefully. What could be causing this to happen. I need to know where and how I can obtain a repair manual. Thanks. EM
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Not true. Find another mechanic. This is a GM transmission used in Sunfire, Cavalier, etc.

    No such thing as a "nonrepairable" transmission. Well I suppose if it melted in a fire....
  • chad17chad17 Member Posts: 2
    My 2000 Lanos is having problems shifting. I start the car and it idles fine. Then the moment I try and put it in drive the engine cuts out and dies. If I apply the gas sometimesw it sputters nd other times it goes like it should. Once I get out of first, it shifts fine. This is an automatic. Whats my problem, besides it's a Daewoo?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    This doesn't sound like a transmission issue, but rather a driveability issue. If there are no codes stored (car should be scanned) best thing to do is look for vacuum leaks, and also clean the MAF sensor--two relatively simple DIY procedures.
  • thizzellethizzelle Member Posts: 1
    00320066 10

    an what all do i have to do before i put the code in the preset button do i have to push in the knob for on an off or what please let me kno thanks
  • leo2009leo2009 Member Posts: 6
    My passenger electric wondow on my 2001 Lanos, is not working. I had to manually pull it up and I'm holding it up with cardboard, I believe it's the regulator but I understand there are 2-3 other possibilities - does anyone know if I can to it myself? Or does anyone know the cost of the part and repair?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    It's not necessarily the regulator, but that's certainly a good possibility. The regulator could have loosened from the window channel that it normally lifts up----or a weld could have broken. You'd have to pop the door panel off to investigate.

    Replacing the regulator is shown in the books as $55 parts and one hour labor, so that's not too bad at all.
  • hvptechhvptech Member Posts: 2
    hi, i have a 2002 daewoo leganza and its firing up on 2 cylinders, iv changed the coil paks plugs leads and everything, now iv replaced the ecm from another car and the car fires on all cylinders but immobilizer is cutting the fuel pump, iv bypassed the fuel pump relay so the fuel pump is on, but i cant bypass the injectors., so the car doesnt start now, any help is appreciated,
    is ther a way to bypass immobilizer ?
    is ther a way to bypass injectors?
    or any ideas?

    thanks
  • vhjunkievhjunkie Member Posts: 1
    I'm looking for a location for this switch....can anyone help? I have a 2001 Daewoo Lanos that just had the starter replaced and it worked fine for a day or two now won't start again.
  • batchpad2000batchpad2000 Member Posts: 1
    2001 daewoo leganza cdx 70k I recently put a new motor in my mothers car after the old engine blew up.. now the tranny will not engage in any gear. rd321. the cable is fine, tranny fluid is good, Im getting 2 codes 0700 and another 0700 (with arrows) any ideas? also does anyone know where the brain for the tranny is located the service manual does not have a location for it... thanks for any help
  • daz27daz27 Member Posts: 1
    iv had the cambelt snap and was wondering if these engines have clearence between the valves and head so i only have to fix the cambelt or will it have bent the valves aswell?, thanks for any reply.
  • daewoodaddydaewoodaddy Member Posts: 1
    My engine revs strait up Ihave to turn off ignition . It was flux from 1200 to 2000 I get a evap code o446 The battery is showing 16 V on meter does this have any todo with my prob lem ? Huh it is driving me nuts Please any Ideas thanx
  • hridayahridaya Member Posts: 1
    Can anybody help me with the code of Daewoo 2000 Nuvira. It ask me 4 digit code. I tried all the code given in wiki but did not work.
    Thanking all the consumers and dealers.
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Did you try taking your owners registration card to the dealership?
  • hpsnvhpsnv Member Posts: 5
    have the same problem with '99 leganza. has anyone answered Please help out there
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Next time it won't start, someone needs to put a fuel pressure gauge on a T fitting into the fuel rail.

    Or a cheaper faster way might be to squirt some starting fluid into the air intake---if the engine kicks over, you have a fuel delivery problem. If it doesn't start, it's probably an ignition or sensor/module issue.
  • gump73gump73 Member Posts: 1
    i have a 2002 nubira with about 63,000 miles. the other day i changed the plug wires and plugs because of oil leakage . as soon as i replaced them the car lost all power and is running like crap.any ideas on causes
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    edited April 2010
    Perhaps.....
    - the plugs are the wrong plugs, or you didn't gap them correctly
    - the wires are the wrong wires, or you didn't get then attached correctly in the cap or on the plug, or you switched a wire in the rotor cap by mistake (now has incorrect firing order).
  • jcjr7jcjr7 Member Posts: 3
    at 40mph my car would move a little to the left. My mechanic discovered the lower control arm(triangular shape) had a bad bushing where the bolt goes thru and was loose when the tire was cked for being solidly connected, when it was up on a lift. The other side, when the tired cked for security was solid with no movement. I bought the part from napa for $98 I think and he replaced it for about $97 labor.
  • leo2009leo2009 Member Posts: 6
    2001, Daewoo Lanos was running great....stopped at a light and heard a pop sound, as I continued to drive the engine sounded like a tank and then it stalled. Had a hard time starting it but was able to get it off the road, but now the car is shaking, makes loud noises and has no power to be driven anywhere....any idea what car problem I am having?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    edited April 2010
    Might have had some major internal engine damage (like a broken piston rod). I'd get a professional garage to look at it, or do a compression test on it to get a handle as to what the problem might be.

    But before you do that, investigate what the vehicle is worth, and be prepared to junk the vehicle...if the repair estimate is anything but nominal.

    A running Daewoo on trade in (I'm guessing) might fetch 500 to 1500 bucks. One with a blown engine would be worthless. If you have to invest 1000 to 2000 bucks to have someone replace or fix your engine, you still have a vehicle worth only 500 to 1500 bucks.
  • raywooraywoo Member Posts: 16
    The Daewoo engine is an 'Interference' type engine. if the timing belt breaks it will allow the pistons to contact the valves. It happened to me with my 2000 Lanos. bent all 16 valves, luckily the pistons were ok. Did the work myself, got all of the parts on ebay for about $300.00. that was 4 years ago and it is still running good.
    If you have a Daewoo, Make sure you get the timing belt replaced before it breaks, mine broke at about 80k. 60K is probably around when it should be replaced.
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    If the timing belt were broke, the engine wouldn't run at all. It's running with lack of power. I guess it's conceivable/possible the timing belt could have jumped some teeth
  • danv03danv03 Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2000 Daewoo Leganza. First the battery went dead. had it replaced. check engine light came on. Tried to go get the smog check and it didn't pass. code is p0441 . What is this and how can I fix it?
  • joepeterson56joepeterson56 Member Posts: 95
    TT112!17!001 Engine Controls - DTC P0441P0441 APPLIES TO: ALL SERVICE TIP: Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow SYSTEM OPERATION DTC P0441 sets when the negative fuel tank ...
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  • joepeterson56joepeterson56 Member Posts: 95
    TT112!17!001 Engine Controls - DTC P0441P0441 APPLIES TO: ALL SERVICE TIP: Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow SYSTEM OPERATION DTC P0441 sets when the negative fuel tank ...
    www.scribd.com/.../TT11217001-Engine-Controls-DTC-P0441
  • danv03danv03 Member Posts: 2
    sorry what does that mean ?
  • shawn031180shawn031180 Member Posts: 1
    my 2000 nubria has trouble cold starting it starts fine when hot. replaced fuel filter,nothing changed at all
  • josh1448josh1448 Member Posts: 1
    My 01 Daewoo Leganza air will not stop blowing. The temperature will still change but I do not have control over how much air comes out. What is wrong with it and how can i fix it?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    edited May 2010
    Don't know anything specifically about a Daewoo, but most vehicles achieve different speed blower control by either a series of resistors, or a little computer chip module, both of which sit inside the air plenum by the squirrel cage. The output air of the squirrel cage actually cools those resistors, as they get very hot.

    Whenever I see situations of either no speed, or only one speed, the resistor bank is usually fried.

    On most vehicles the squirrel cage fan is inside the passenger compartment, on the passenger side, up under the dash. If you find a round looking plenum area with some wires attached, that is the blower motor. There are usually a couple wires routed inside the plenum, which go to the resistor bank.

    Again, I'm speaking generically on many/most vehicles. I know absolutely nothing about a Daewoo, but if it was my vehicle that is exactly what I would investigate. Good luck.
  • raywooraywoo Member Posts: 16
    The air control knobs are not built all that strong. if you were to gain access to them you would see the clear plastic that they are made out of, and the mounts that crack on them. this allows the cable to come loose and prevent any movement. I was able to fix mine by removing them and drilling a couple of small holes and then using a thin piece of wire to secure the cable back to the mount. I had to do this for two of my controls. I have a 2000 daewoo lanos. The repair has held fine and proper operation was restored.
    I beleive this is a common failure with these style control knobs. I am guessing the Leganza's are the same.
  • oldaxeoldaxe Member Posts: 7
    edited June 2010
    2000 Leganza has oil in the surge tank looks like coffee with heavy cream, good compression, good radiator.No water in the oil pan but it is loosing oil.I am told there is a plug behind the water pump that rusts out and causes this. I have the water pump off but I cant find the plug. Where is it, Anyone know about this? I see a hole about 1/2" X 1/2" but there is a flat bottom.
  • rolonhiwayrolonhiway Member Posts: 12
    Does anyone have any idea where I can purchase the Dust Plate (Back Plate) on the rear of a 2001 Daewoo Nubira. Daewoo USA only sells them in kits. The Parking brakes and all hardware for $183 per side. Everything is good but the plates are so rusted the Parking Brake shoes keep falling and hitting the inside of the new rotors I just put on.
  • daewooowner1daewooowner1 Member Posts: 6
    I hope it is the plug. Not sure of location. When I got the moch shake in the overflow I had to replace the head gasget It did it again 30k later and had to do it again. Oil and cooling look good common problem with these cars
  • nmcgx3nmcgx3 Member Posts: 1
    This is my first car and i've seemed to have alot of problems with it, im so fed up. If i drive for 2 minutes my car smells and when i turn it off there's ALWAYS a huge pile of antifreeze. I fill it up daily, we've tried keeping the cap on super tight and everything. Me and my mom are no mechanics so pleaseeee help! Also, my engine light refuses to go off. Sometimes it will right after i fill up gas or something, its random. And lastly my carpet is always wet with brown liquid, i was reading someones post about it being because of a corroded wire under the seat?

    Any solutions anyone!!!
  • leo2009leo2009 Member Posts: 6
    I had a similar issue with my 2001 Lanos. I took it to a local car dealership and they replaced a cap that is under the reserve, for $45.00 and that fixed the problem. Remeber that Daewoo parts are interchangeable with other cars like the "Swift" or other small cars - so the cost should not be so high to repair minor details like this one.
  • oldaxeoldaxe Member Posts: 7
    edited June 2010
    The cap should hold 16 lb. pressure. Screwing it on tighter will not help if the cap fails.
    When you are loosing coolant before or at normal operating temperature the cap should be replaced (About $7.00 at your local parts store). I recently bought 4 cars with blown head gaskets all 4 had bad coolant tank caps, On 2 of them the head gasket was good.
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