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.
Daewoo Leganza check engine light comes on
81 of the 489 owner complaints about the Daewoo Leganza describe check engine light, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 81
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 50,000
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo leganza. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was not securely fastened and caused the failure. However, the check engine indicator continued to illuminate. She then had the vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 04v357000 and 04v394000 (engine and engine cooling), but the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. A diagnostic was performed, which produced error code po342 that pertained to the camshaft sensor. The manufacturer stated that her warranty would not cover the repairs; therefore, she would be responsible for the repairs because the vehicle was previously repaired under recall. The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair would approximately cost more than $200. No additional repairs have been made. In addition, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. She was concerned that the engine mount may have been defective. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 56,000.
The recall repairs failed to resolve the problems with the consumer's 2000 daewoo leganza. *kb after the recall repairs were done the check engine light continued to illuminate.
2000 daewoo leganza check engine light illuminated. Engine made noise and died. *kb when the check engine light illuminated the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer different parts were replaced but the light would return. The vehicle was returned to the dealer several time for about a year and a half but the problem always returned. The consumer has had a difficult time getting the recalled camshaft position sensor replaced. The dealer had no parts available to replace the part. The gear shifter became stuck in park. The dealer replaced the brake switch. The vehicle caught on fire under the manifold.
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.
2000 daewoo leganza camshaft position sensor caused the engine warning light to come on and the vehicle to cut off.*mr the vehicle also caught on fire. The consumer called the number listed on the recall but there was no answer.
Recall campaign - concerns with camshaft sensor recall for 2000 daewoo leganza.*mr whne the consumer received the recall notice he toold his vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. While the technician inspected the vehicle he indicated that not parts were available. He went on the tell the consumer that his part was not part of the recall and that everything was ok although the check engine light was on. A few months later the vehicle failed inspection becasue the check engine light ws on. A diagnostic test indicated that there was a problem with the camshaft sensor. The dealer indicated they would replace the part at the consumer expense.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v357000 concerning camshaft position sensor. Three months after recall repairs were performed the problem recurred. Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced.
In september 2004 I received notification of a recall relating to the cam shaft position sensor in my 2001 daewoo leganza. The faulty device was supposed to cause the check engine warning light to illuminate (which it did), and a burning smell and/or visible smoke (which also occurred). The letter mentiond a range of VIN numbers of vehicles included in the recall and my car is well within that range. I took the car to an authorized service center for the repair and was told that, despite the fact that the problem resulting in this recall was exactly what was happening to my car, this was not a covered service because the lot number of the part they removed was not within the affected lot of defective parts. The letter I received made no mention of specific lots affected, but it did clearly state, "this service will be performed for you at no charge..." I was charged for the service and the daewoo customer assistance center representative claims no liability for the faulty part and repairs when I spoke to them on the afternoon of march 8,2005.
The check engine light came on. The driver's side mirror does not work, and the window is broken. Also, the cam shaft sensor the federal safety agency recall 04v357000. *ak *sc the consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
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 Daewoo Leganza check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Daewoo Leganza?
Owners who report it most often also describe fire, smoke or burning smell, engine stalls while driving and engine failure.
Which Daewoo Leganza years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (33 complaints), 1999 (25 complaints) and 2001 (22 complaints).
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