Tl* the contact owns a 1999 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, gray colored smoke emitted from the air conditioner unit. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the cam shaft sensor melted and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact that the failure was similar to that listed in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number:04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 125,575.
1999 Daewoo Leganza: check engine light
25 of the 118 complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 60,683
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
1999 daewoo leganza stalls and the engine light comes on.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. Timing belt broke. The seat belts did not work properly.
A recall (04v357000) was issued for the cam shaft position sensor. The consumer was unable to find a authorized dealer to repair the vehicle. *jb the check engine light was on most of the time and the gas gauge was not working. *sc
Prior to recalls 04v357000 and 04v394000 consumer had no problems with the engine, and the engine light illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. Currently, consumer was having problems with the engine. Consumer later found that the parts had never been changed.
Camshaft position sensor may malfunction, which cause the engine warning light to come on. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement.
Consumer received recall 04v357000 concerning cam shaft position sensor. The consumer cannot find a dealership nor contact the number provided on the recall letter for daewoo customer service. *ak there was a burning smell coming from under the hood and smoke could sometimes be seen, the check engine light appeared, the horn stayed on and would not go off, when the vehicle was started it would idle high then go back down, and the vehicle had run hot.
04 v 357 000/camshaft position sensor/mil: consumer has a concern that their vehicle "check engine light" is illuminating while driving and there are no authorized service centers in the area. *jb
The check engine light is on. Possible out of pocket expense for the repair. Recall 04v357000 for cam shaft sensor.
The consumer would like to know if a repair on the vehicle is related to the camshaft positioning recall. *nm the vehicle has been repaired twice for the check engine light illuminating. The first repair was minor but the second one required extensive work.
The check engine light is on. The cam shaft position sensor recall 04v357000.
Engine light was on. The were no dealers to make the repairs. The engine was replaced twice. Camshaft sensor recall 04v357000.
Check engine light came on, then vehicle stopped running. Cam shaft sensor was affecting the vehicle. Recall 04v357000.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1‑877‑362‑1234 option 6.
Recall number 04V394000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
- Risk
- This could possibly cause an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1‑877‑362‑1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their website at www.daewoous.com.
Recall number 04V357000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?
25 of 118 owner complaints about the 1999 Daewoo Leganza (21%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Daewoo Leganza?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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