Daewoo Puerto Rico Lanos check engine light comes on

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Engine · 80,200 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 daewoo lanos. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. One week later, she noticed that the engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. A local mechanic stated that the cam shaft sensor was causing the engine light to illuminate. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,200 and current mileage was 80,233.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Engine · 47,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while the engine was started, the check engine light illuminated without incident. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and agreed the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall, # 04v357000, concerning the engine. However, area dealerships refused to repair the vehicle without charge.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Engine · 60,350 miles · CT · fire

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The dealership determined the problem could be the cam shaft position sensor, but informed the contact that because the vehicle was not exhibiting serious problems, there was no need to be concerned. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the timing belt would need to be changed at 60,000 miles; however the timing belt failed before the 60,000 miles. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced assuring the contact the new engine would take care of the timing belt and the cam shaft position sensor. The engine was replaced the second week in may 2006. On august 2, 2006 while driving the vehicle 35-40 MPH, the contact heard a vibrating noise. After pulling off of the road, the contact observed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Eventually, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was called. The vehicle was totaled. Since this incident, the contact located a recall, the federal safety agency campaign id # 04v357000; engine and engine cooling on the internet regarding the cam shaft position sensor. Updated 11/21/2006 -

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Engine · 116,250 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving on the interstate at 60 MPH in clear dry weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where all fluid levels were checked but could not identify the problem. The contact received a recall letter regarding the federal safety agency recall #04v357000; engine and engine cooling and scheduled for the repair. After inspection of the camshaft sensor, the service dealer determined there was nothing wrong with the camshaft sensor. When called later, the service dealer could not remember the lot number of the camshaft sensor on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Engine · FL

2001 daewoo lanos check engine light illuminated and black smoke was coming from tail pipe. *kb the valve cover gasket was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle had a strong exhaust smell and the vehicle would not accelerate over 45 MPH.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Engine · 36,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated smoke was observed coming from the engine and the check engine light illuminated. There are two the federal safety agency recalls # 04v357000 and 04v394000 concerning the engine and engine cooling. Although a recall letter was received, the part is not included in the recall.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · TN

Dt: the contact stated that a daewoo recall #04v394000 was received three weeks ago and 9 messages have been left at the daewoo phone number listed on the recall letter but there have been no return calls. The recall letter detailed a consequence of the recall; wires may melt and fuse together resulting in a safety hazard. The check engine light also began illuminating intermittently immediately after the recall letter was recieved. The contact expressed concerns of inability to locate a dealer to perform the recall remedy repair.

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine light illuminated in the vehicle. A recall letter was received in 2004, # 04v357000, regarding engine and engine cooling. The dealer determined that the cam shaft sensor part number does not fall within the required numbers for the recall and would not perform the recall remedy. The vehicle was taken to have an inspection performed and was informed the vehicle would not pass inspection because the cam shaft position sensor input was too low. Updated 9/11/2006 -

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Engine · 69,200 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated that the camshift position censor was not working properly. The check engine light was blinking on a daily basis for over one month. The manual stated the check engine light referred to the camshift censor position. A recall letter, #04v357000, was received for the camshift censor position. When the vehicle was taken to a dealer to service the recall, the dealer determined the recall did not apply because the camshaft position censor was not a part of the recall, even though the VIN# was listed as part of the recall. The dealer confirmed the problem could be fix for a fee.

Filed Jun 13, 2006 · Engine · 50,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated after receiving a recall, the federal safety agency campaign id# 04v357000; engine and engine cooling, an appointment was made with the dealership to have the recall repair completed. The check engine light was illuminated, but there were no other problems with the vehicle. After the contact paid someone to drive the vehicle to the dealership, the dealership informed the driver the recall could not be performed due to lack of time.