# \#daewoo **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/daewoo/1511.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Poor idle, idles a lot worse when my foot is on the brake for a while, any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-idle-idles-a-lot-worse-when-my-foot-is-on-the-brake-for-a-while-any-ideas/171767)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-idle-idles-a-lot-worse-when-my-foot-is-on-the-brake-for-a-while-any-ideas/171767 "2025-11-06T14:39:50Z")
This is in regard to a 2002 Daewoo Lanos with the 1.6L engine and automatic transmission. It currently has 91800 miles on it. My car always has a slight miss at idle, and if I am stopped for a while with my foot on the… --- ## [Issues with speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-speed-sensor/199896)
**Author:** [@anso-engineer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anso-engineer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-speed-sensor/199896 "2025-04-29T06:37:12Z")
Hello. Before yesterday I saw that at the dashboard speedo showed 200+ km/h at the idle. When I started to move, it jumped from the zero to max randomly, but mainly stayed at zero. Yesterday, I saw the same behaviour, a… --- ## [Can you repair a broken plastic fitting on a radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-repair-a-broken-plastic-fitting-on-a-radiator/181926)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-repair-a-broken-plastic-fitting-on-a-radiator/181926 "2024-09-26T12:47:31Z")
After having bad luck with a cheap aftermarket radiator that I purchased online from Rock Auto, I decided to order the official OEM part from a company in Korea. I ordered two of them to have a spare, and they arrived y… --- ## [Is there a tool or technique for repairing crushed heater core connections, or sealing a hose to imperfect fittings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-or-technique-for-repairing-crushed-heater-core-connections-or-sealing-a-hose-to-imperfect-fittings/189543)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-or-technique-for-repairing-crushed-heater-core-connections-or-sealing-a-hose-to-imperfect-fittings/189543 "2023-03-13T13:49:40Z")
This is in regard to my 2002 Daewoo Lanos, but I am sure other people have this problem from time to time with other models as well. So when I replaced the original heater hoses, back in 2021, they were difficult to get… --- ## [My Stabilizer Sway Bar Link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047)
**Author:** [@cowware2\_182084](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowware2_182084)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047 "2022-09-01T04:27:54Z")
is like borken ( the top part) but the bottom part is attatched ? how do i fix this looks like this… --- ## [Did people ever really kick tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-people-ever-really-kick-tires/48302)
**Author:** [@obijuankenobi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/obijuankenobi)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-people-ever-really-kick-tires/48302 "2022-04-08T21:52:51Z")
Did people ever actually kick tires, and why did they do so?? I remember about 10 years ago I went to buy a well-aged Cadillac for my first car, and my dad started kicking the tires for some reason. He seemed quite … --- ## [Probability of cylinder head/valve problems versus defective piston rings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probability-of-cylinder-head-valve-problems-versus-defective-piston-rings/172613)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probability-of-cylinder-head-valve-problems-versus-defective-piston-rings/172613 "2021-07-06T00:28:16Z")
This is in regards to my 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 1.6L automatic, with approximately 91,000 miles. This car has run poorly now for over a year, and now that I have more free time, I would like to do something about it–either … --- ## [Anyone know of a good, reliable torque angle gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-reliable-torque-angle-gauge/169844)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-of-a-good-reliable-torque-angle-gauge/169844 "2021-01-13T22:09:15Z")
I am planning to do engine repair work on this car, which will necessitate the use of a highly accurate torque angle gauge–not the crappy “OEM” brand one which I have, which is worse than worthless. Any ideas on which o… --- ## [Headlights low/high not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-low-high-not-working/106713)
**Author:** [@aiyoshevski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiyoshevski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-low-high-not-working/106713 "2017-08-20T14:56:51Z")
Hi I have daewoo lacetti 2004 sx, suddenly the headlights both high/low had stop working. I had check the fuse, relay and in car switch everything is okay. When I turn the switch once I hear the position (illumination)… --- ## [P0300 Fault and Freeze Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-fault-and-freeze-frame/94702)
**Author:** [@daryl35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daryl35)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-fault-and-freeze-frame/94702 "2016-08-20T22:34:26Z")
Hi All, I have a question that I am struggling to find an answer for, I have a 2005 Holden Viva which is basically a rebadged Daewoo Lacetti/Nubira. I have a fault coming up of P0300 on my OBDII reader, the freeze frame… --- ## [Daewoo nubira](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-nubira/83272)
**Author:** [@redd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-nubira/83272 "2014-01-22T20:39:33Z")
how to fix a daewoo nubira to start when i changed out the timing change and water pump on a 2002 ? --- ## [Searching fr the most comfortable seat or ride. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-fr-the-most-comfortable-seat-or-ride-please-help/78315)
**Author:** [@Eyedoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eyedoc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-fr-the-most-comfortable-seat-or-ride-please-help/78315 "2013-03-31T08:17:18Z")
Hello friends, I have a Cadillac dhs with 93k mi. Would like a awd sedan or SUV since I live in the snow belt and have tired of being rescued after being stuck in my driveway ( it was not deep snow, but slushy on low gra… --- ## [Daewoo hard to start after filling tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-hard-to-start-after-filling-tank/63946)
**Author:** [@luvthacanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luvthacanes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-hard-to-start-after-filling-tank/63946 "2011-04-25T21:36:44Z")
We had a Hyundai with the same problem. Every time my nephew fills the tank when he goes to start it he has to gun the engine and it takes several attempts to start. Mechanic changed some fitting but it didn't do the t… --- ## [2000 Daewoo-Sedan-Lanos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-sedan-lanos/58956)
**Author:** [@KarinS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarinS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-sedan-lanos/58956 "2010-12-23T17:34:03Z")
my dasboard lights dont light up, only when i hit the brakes,soones i let down on the brakes its dark again.changed the switch box and fuses ,still nothing , can u help pls, karin --- ## [I can't find parts for my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-find-parts-for-my-car/54646)
**Author:** [@room2grow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/room2grow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-find-parts-for-my-car/54646 "2010-09-04T22:58:05Z")
I recently tried to change the front wheel bearings in my 2001 Daewoo Lanos. I checked online to see what part everyone was selling because I am often sold the wrong part when I try the stores first. Every site I saw w… --- ## [Non-starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting/48545)
**Author:** [@ECONN13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ECONN13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting/48545 "2010-05-08T17:40:12Z")
2000 Daewoo Nubira SE 2.0 liter 4 cyl. w/auto transmission & 124,000 miles. At times will not start when the ignition key is turned. There is no clicking from under the hood at all (no noise at all). If I go under the… --- ## [Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance/48180)
**Author:** [@MandoR26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MandoR26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance/48180 "2010-05-01T06:19:23Z")
My mother has a 1999 Daewoo Nubira. About a week ago or two, the radiator was acting up. It would run out of water and over heat. My father replaced it with a new one. It still continued to over heat and run out of water… --- ## [2000 Daewoo Leganza O2 Censor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-leganza-o2-censor/41540)
**Author:** [@micjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micjoy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-leganza-o2-censor/41540 "2010-01-23T23:23:05Z")
I have been doing research trying to find out how to replace my O2 censor on my 2000 (Orphane) Daewoo Leganza SE. I can't make heads or tails of what I have found so far so I have come to the cartalk community for … --- ## [Car radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio/40386)
**Author:** [@bobwhite221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobwhite221)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio/40386 "2009-12-06T04:23:10Z")
my son has a 2000daewoo. he had to jump start it(left headlights on). radio worked fine up till then, now no sound no channells just the following read out COD---.on the face of the radio. yes i know send the whole car… --- ## [Car Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/39618)
**Author:** [@dimas.maldonado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dimas.maldonado)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/39618 "2009-11-18T07:02:36Z")
I had this vehicle for nearly two years, it stalls every once in a while when in the highway, city traffic or at stop lights, but it starts every time with no problem. I had several mechanics looked at it, but they can … --- ## [Should I buy a Daewoo Nubira Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-daewoo-nubira-wagon/38539)
**Author:** [@nycshade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nycshade)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-daewoo-nubira-wagon/38539 "2009-10-24T14:59:46Z")
Hey Everybody- Times are hard and I have to get another ride. Found a 2000 Daewoo Nubira Wagon- 31K original miles, great car checks out mechanically. It is dirt cheap. Did Daewoo ever straighten out that parts problem w… --- ## [Chevrolet Nubira 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-nubira-2001/38250)
**Author:** [@Roffaen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roffaen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-nubira-2001/38250 "2009-10-17T22:23:39Z")
When I use the remote door opener the locks just pops wildly, and the doors wont open. Is there away to reset the central doorlocking system --- ## [Funny noises after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-noises-after-timing-belt-change/33996)
**Author:** [@Highway\_Star](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Highway_Star)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2009, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-noises-after-timing-belt-change/33996 "2009-07-25T22:15:50Z")
I recently took my 2000 Daewoo Lanos to my mechanic for a timing belt change. After the repair I noticed that when I drive at 30-40 mph I hear this squeak like sound which makes me wonder if my mechanic did something wro… --- ## [Car gets warm then loses power when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gets-warm-then-loses-power-when-idling/33103)
**Author:** [@junior2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junior2007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gets-warm-then-loses-power-when-idling/33103 "2009-07-09T03:04:42Z")
a 2000 daewoo leganza when you sit and idle for more than 5 minutes then accelerate car loses power and wants to stall out --- ## [Timing tensioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-tensioner/32253)
**Author:** [@gilger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gilger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-tensioner/32253 "2009-06-23T13:38:31Z")
one of 2 timing tensioners broke while driving 2002 Daewoo leganza. If I replace will that fix it or are there other likely problems that resulted from the timing belt coming loose because of the broken tensioner. thanks … --- ## [2000 daewoo leganza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-leganza/29528)
**Author:** [@micjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micjoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2009, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-daewoo-leganza/29528 "2009-04-23T22:52:52Z")
I had submitted this question before, but didn't get any responses, so here I am again. I was hoping someone would be able to explain how to adjust the emergency brake cable on a 2000 daewoo leganza. When I h… --- ## [2000 deawoo leganza repair manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-deawoo-leganza-repair-manual/29160)
**Author:** [@micjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micjoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-deawoo-leganza-repair-manual/29160 "2009-04-15T01:05:12Z")
I have been searching for a 2000 deawoo leganza repair manual for several days now. I simply can't find one. I need to adjust the parking break cable. I can have the parking brake fully engaged (level pulled all th… --- ## [Daewoo Timing Belt Life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-timing-belt-life/27482)
**Author:** [@jluther7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jluther7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-timing-belt-life/27482 "2009-03-09T00:05:01Z")
I have a 2001 Daewoo Leganza with a bad camshaft position sensor. Since I need to remove the timing belt cover to replace it, I decided to replace the timing belt at the same time. According to the service manual the tim… --- ## [Daewoo engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-engines/27189)
**Author:** [@cadrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cadrak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-engines/27189 "2009-03-02T18:39:31Z")
My daughter bought a 2002 Daewoo Lanos. The timing belt broke. Did the valves get ruined on it? Is there a way to tell besides removing the heads? Help!! --- ## [Daewoo help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-help/20985)
**Author:** [@Angel\_Dancer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel_Dancer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daewoo-help/20985 "2008-10-20T21:10:15Z")
My battery died recently in my 2000 Daewoo Lanos, and when I replaced it, the airbag light came on. Does anyone know if this is a serious problem or not? And if it is, is it possible to get it fixed anywhere? I've called… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/daewoo/1511.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=daewoo)