2004 DAEWOO NUBIRA stop start

1A – 6IGENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Light Knock Hot
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Is there a light knock when the engine is hot?–Go to Step 2System OK
2Is detonation or spark knock evident?–Go to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Check the engine timing and the fuel quality.
Was the problem found?–Go to Step 1–
4Inspect the torque converter bolts.
Are the bolts tightened to the specified value?45 NSm
(33 lb–ft)Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Tighten the torque converter bolts.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
6Inspect the manifold.
Is there an exhaust leak at the manifold?–Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
7Tighten the bolts or replace the gasket.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
8Check the rod bearing clearance.
Is the clearance within the specified value?0.019 ~
0.070 mm
(0.0007 ~
0.0028 in.)Go to Step 9System OK
9Replace the rod bearings, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
Knocks During Initial Start–Up But Last Only a Few Seconds
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Does the engine knock during initial start–up but last
only a few seconds?–Go to Step 2System OK
2Check the engine oil.
Is the proper viscosity oil used in the crankcase?–Go to Step 4Go to Step 3
3Install oil of the proper viscosity for the expected
seasonal temperatures.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
4Inspect the hydraulic lifters.
Is there evidence of hydraulic lifter bleed–down?–Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Clean, test and replace the lifters, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?*–Go to Step 1–
6Inspect the crankshaft end clearance.
Is the clearance more than specified value?0.1 mm
(0.0039 in.)Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
7Replace the crankshaft thrust bearing.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
8Inspect the front main bearing clearance.
Is the clearance more than the specified value?0.026~0.046
mm (0.0010~
0.0018 in.)Go to Step 9System OK
9Replace the worn parts of the front main bearing.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 1–
* When the engine is stopped, some valves will be open. Spring pressure against the lifters will tend to bleed lifter down.
Attempts to repair this should be made only if the problem is consistent.
An engine that is only operated for short periods between start–ups may have lifter noise that lasts for a few minutes. This
is a normal condition.

1C1 – 40I1.4L/1.6L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
OIL PUMP
Tools Required
KM–498–B Pressure Gauge
KM–135 Adapter
Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Procedure
1. Remove the right front wheel, wheel well splash
shield and engine undercover.
2. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
3. Install the adapter KM–135 in place of the oil pres-
sure switch.
4. Connect the pressure gauge KM–498–B to the
adapter.
5. Start the engine and check the oil pressure at idle
speed and engine temperature of 80°C (176°F).
The minimum oil pressure should be 30 kPa (4.35
psi).
6. Stop the engine and remove the pressure gauge
KM–498–B and the adapter KM–135.
7. Install the oil pressure switch.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pressure switch to 40 NSm (30 lb–ft).
8. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
9. Install the right front wheel well splash shield, en-
gine undercover and wheel.
10. Check the oil level. Pour oil until it reaches the full
mark.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the power steering pump, if equipped. Re-
fer to Section 6A, Power Steering System.
3. Remove the timing belt. Refer to”Timing Belt” in this
section.
4. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to ”Rear
Timing Belt Cover” in this section.
5. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

1C2 – 34I1.8L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL
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3. Install the adapter KM–135 in place of the oil pres-
sure switch.
4. Connect the pressure gauge KM–498–B to the
adapter.
5. Start the engine and check the oil pressure at idle
speed and engine temperature of 80°C (176°F).
The minimum oil pressure should be 30 kPa (4.35
psi).
6. Stop the engine and remove the pressure gauge
KM–498–B and the adapter KM–135.
7. Install the oil pressure switch.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pressure switch to 40 NSm (30 lb–ft).
8. Connect the electrical connector to the oil pressure
switch.
9. Install the right front wheel well oil pan scraper. Re-
fer to Section 9R, Body Front End.
10. Check the oil level. Add oil until it reaches the full
mark.
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt. Refer to ”Timing Belt” in
this section.
3. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to ”Rear
Timing Belt Cover” in this section.
4. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to ”Oil Pan” in this sec-
tion.
6. Remove the oil suction pipe and support bracket
bolts.
7. Remove the oil suction pipe.

1D – 8IENGINE COOLING
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE
DRAINING AND REFILLING THE
COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION : Do not remove the surge tank cap while
the engine and the radiator are hot. Scalding fluid and
steam may be blown out under pressure.
1. Place a pan below the vehicle to catch the draining
coolant.
2. Remove the surge tank cap.
3. Unplug the drain cock.
CAUTION : Dispose of the used coolant to a used
coolant holding tank to be picked up with the used oil
for disposal. Never pour the used coolant down the
drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is an extremely toxic
chemical. Disposing of it into the sewer system or the
ground water can contaminate the local environment.
4. Catch the escaping fluid in a drain pan.
5. Remove all sludge and dirt from inside the surge
tank. Refer to ”Surge Tank” in this section.
6. Plug the drain cock.
7. Add the clean water to the surge tank.
8. Fill the tank slowly so that the upper reservoir hose
remains above the water line. This allows the air
inside the cooling system to escape.
9. Start the engine.
10. Run the engine until the thermostat opens. You can
tell the thermostat is open when both radiator
hoses are hot to the touch.
11. Stop the engine.
12. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 until the drained water is
clear and free of coolant and rust.
Notice : Never use an antifreeze mixture more concen-
trated than 60 percent antifreeze to 40 percent water. The
solution freezing point increases above this concentration.
13. Fill the cooling system through the surge tank with
a mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
The mixture must be at least 50 percent antifreeze,
but not more than 60 percent antifreeze.
14. Fill the surge tank to the specified MAX fill mark on
the outside of the tank.

ENGINE ELECTRICAL 1E – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
STARTER MOTOR NOISE
To correct starter motor noise during starting, use the following procedure:
Checks
Action
Check for a high–pitched whine during cranking, before
the engine fires. The engine cranks and fires properly.The distance is too great between the starter pinion and
the flywheel. Shimming the starter toward the flywheel is
required.
Check for a high–pitched whine after the engine fires, as
the key is being released. The engine cranks and fires
properly. This intermittent complaint is often diagnosed as
”starter hang–in” or ”solenoid weak.”The distance is too small between the starter pinion and
the flywheel. Shimming the starter away from the flywheel
is required.
Check for a loud ”whoop” after the engine fires but while
the starter is still held engaged. The sound is like a siren
if the engine is revved while the starter is engaged.The most probable cause is a defective clutch. A new
clutch will often correct this problem.
Check for a ”rumble,” a ”growl,” or, in severe cases, a
”knock” as the starter is coasting down to a stop after start-
ing the engine.The most probable cause is a bent or unbalanced starter
armature. A new armature will often correct this problem.
If the complaint is noise, correction can be achieved by
proper shimming as follows:
1. Check for a bent or a worn flywheel.
2. Start the engine and carefully touch the outside di-
ameter of the rotating flywheel ring gear with chalk
or a crayon to show the high point of the tooth run-
out. Turn the engine OFF and rotate the flywheel so
that the marked teeth are in the area of the starter
pinion gear.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent
cranking the engine.
4. Check the pinion–to–flywheel clearance by using a
wire gauge of 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) minimum thick-
ness (or diameter). Center a pinion tooth between
two flywheel teeth and the gauge. Do not gauge in
the corners, where a misleading larger dimension
may be observed. If the clearance is under this
minimum, shimming the starter away from the fly-
wheel is required.
5. If the clearance approaches 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) or
more, shimming the starter toward the flywheel is
required. This condition is generally the cause of
broken flywheel teeth or the starter housing. Shim
the starter toward the flywheel by shimming only
the outboard starter mounting pad. A shim of 0.40
mm (0.016 inch) thickness at this location will de-
crease the clearance by approximately 0.30 mm
(0.012 inch). If normal starter shims are not avail-
able, plain washers or other suitable material may
be used as shims.BATTERY LOAD TEST
1. Check the battery for obvious damage, such as a
cracked or broken case or cover, which could per-
mit the loss of electrolyte. If obvious damage is
noted, replace the battery.
CAUTION : Do not charge the battery if the hydrome-
ter is clear or light yellow. Instead, replace the battery.
If the battery feels hot, or if violent gassing or spew-
ing of electrolyte through the vent hole occurs, dis-
continue charging or reduce the charging rate to
avoid personal injury.
2. Check the hydrometer. If the green dot is visible, go
to the load test procedure. If the indicator is dark
but green is not visible, charge the battery. For
charging a battery removed from the vehicle, refer
to ”Charging a Completely Discharged Battery” in
this section.
3. Connect a voltmeter and a battery load tester
across the battery terminals.
4. Apply a 300–ampere load for 15 seconds to remove
any surface charge from the battery.
5. Remove the load.
6. Wait 15 seconds to let the battery recover, and ap-
ply a 270–ampere load.
Important : The battery temperature must be estimated
by touch and by the temperature condition the battery has
been exposed for the preceding few hours.
7. If the voltage does not drop below the minimum
listed, the battery is good and should be reinstalled.
If the voltage is less than the minimum listed, re-
place the battery. Refer to ”Battery Specifications”
in this section.

1E – 10IENGINE ELECTRICAL
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENRATOR OUTPUT TEST
1. Perform the generator system test. Refer to ”Gen-
erator System Check”in this section.
2. Replace the generator if it fails that test. Refer to
”Generator” in the On–Vehicle Service portion of
this section. If it passes the test, perform the on–
vehicle output check which follows.
Important : Always check the generator for output before
assuming that a grounded ”L” terminal circuit has dam-
aged the regulator.
3. Attach a digital multimeter, an ammeter, and a car-
bon pile load to the vehicle.
Important : Be sure the vehicle battery is fully charged,
and the carbon pile load is turned off.
4. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, check
and record the battery voltage.
5. Remove the harness connector from the generator.
6. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine not run-
ning. Use a digital multimeter to check for voltage in
the harness connector ”L” terminal.
7. The reading should be near the specified battery
voltage of 12 volts. If the voltage is too low, check
the indicator
L" terminal circuits for open and
grounded circuits causing voltage loss. Correct any
open wires, terminal connections, etc., as neces-
sary. Refer to”Charging System” in this section.
8. Attach the generator harness connector.
9. Run the engine at a moderate idle, and measure
the voltage across the battery terminals. The read-
ing should be above that recorded in step 14, but
less than 16 volts. If the reading is over 16 volts or
below the previous reading, replace the generator.
Refer to”Generator” in the On–Vehicle Service sec-
tion.
10. Run the engine at a moderate idle, and measure
the generator amperage output.
11. Turn on the carbon pile, and adjust it to obtain the
maximum amps while maintaining the battery volt-
age above 13 volts.
12. If the reading is within 15 amps of the generator’s
rating noted on the generator, the generator is
good. If not, replace the generator. Refer to”Gener-
ator” in the On–Vehicle Service section.
13. With the generator operating at the maximum out-
put, measure the voltage between the generator
housing and the battery negative terminal. The volt-
age drop should be 0.5 volt or less. If the voltage
drop is more than 0.5 volt, check the ground path
from the generator housing to the negative battery
cable.
14. Check, clean, tighten, and recheck all of the ground
connections.
GENERATOR SYSTEM CHECK
When operating normally, the generator indicator lamp will
come on when the ignition is in RUN position and go out
when the engine starts. If the lamp operates abnormally
or if an undercharged or overcharged battery condition oc-
curs, the following procedure may be used to diagnose the
charging system. Remember that an undercharged bat-
tery is often caused by accessories being left on overnight
or by a defective switch that allows a lamp, such as a trunk
or a glove box lamp, to stay on.
Diagnose the generator with the following procedure:
1. Visually check the belt and the wiring.
2. With the ignition in the ON position and the engine
stopped, the charge indicator lamp should be on. If
not, detach the harness at the generator and
ground the ”L” terminal in the harness with a 5–am-
pere jumper lead.
S If the lamp lights, replace the generator. Refer to
”Generator” in the On–Vehicle Service section.
S If the lamp does not light, locate the open circuit
between the ignition switch and the harness
connector. The indicator lamp bulb may be
burned out.
3. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the
engine running at moderate speed, the charge indi-
cator lamp should be off. If not, detach the wiring
harness at the generator.
S If the lamp goes off, replace the generator. Re-
fer to ”Generator” in the On–Vehicle Service
section.
S If the lamp stays on, check for a short to ground
in the harness between the connector and the
indicator lamp.
Important : Always check the generator for output before
assuming that a grounded ”L” terminal circuit has dam-
aged the regulator. Refer to”Generator” in the Unit Repair
section.

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24. Remove the plunger with the boot and the shift le-
ver assembly. Test the solenoid windings, if not
done in Step 11.
Important : The pinion clearance must be correct to pre-
vent the buttons on the shift lever yoke from rubbing on the
clutch collar during the cranking.
25. When the starter motor is disassembled and the
solenoid is replaced, it is necessary to check the
pinion clearance.
26. Disconnect the motor field coil connector from the
solenoid motor terminal and carefully insulate the
connector.
27. Connect one 12–volt battery lead to the solenoid
switch terminal and the other to the starter frame.
28. Flash a jumper lead momentarily from the solenoid
motor terminal to the starter frame, allowing shifting
of the pinion in the cranking position, where it will
remain until the battery is disconnected.
Important : A means for adjusting the pinion clearance is
not provided on the starter motor. If the clearance does not
fall within the limits, check for improper installation and re-
place all worn parts.
29. Push the pinion back as far as possible to take up
any movement, and check the clearance with a
feeler gauge. The clearance should be 0.25 to 3.56
mm (0.01 to 0.14 inch).
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the drive and the pinion stop on the drive-
shaft.

1F – 62IENGINE CONTROLS
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Circuit Description
The fuel pump is an in–tank type mounted to a fuel sender
assembly. The fuel pump will remain on as long as the en-
gine is cranking or running and the Engine Control Module
(ECM) is receiving reference pulses from the crankshaft
position (CKP) sensor. If there are no reference pulses,
the ECM will turn off the fuel pump two seconds after the
ignition switch is turned ON or two seconds after the en-
gine stops running. The fuel pump delivers fuel to the fuel
rail and the fuel injectors, where the fuel system pressure
is controlled from 284 to 325 kPa (41 to 47 psi) by the fuel
pressure regulator. The excess fuel is returned to the fuel
tank.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to step(s) on the diagnostic
table.
2. When the engine is idling, the intake manifold vacu-
um is high. This vacuum is applied to the fuel pres-
sure regulator diaphragm, offsetting the spring
pressure inside the fuel pressure regulator and low-
ering the fuel pressure.10. If there is fuel bleeding back through the fuel return
outlet, this is due to a faulty fuel pressure regulator.
14. Another symptom often present when the fuel injec-
tors are leaking is hard starting. Leaking fuel injec-
tors can cause a flooding condition.
23. Fuel leaking from the fuel pump inlet is due to a
faulty one–way check valve in the fuel pump.
CAUTION : The fuel system is under pressure. To
avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or
fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure
before disconnecting the fuel lines.
CAUTION : Do not pinch or restrict nylon fuel lines to
avoid damage that could cause a fuel leak, resulting
in possible fire or personal injury.
Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel pump fuse EF18 from the engine
fuse box.
3. Start the engine and allow the engine to stall.
4. Crank the engine for an additional 10 seconds.
Fuel System Diagnosis
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
11. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Install a fuel pressure gauge.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
Is the fuel pressure within the values specified and
holding steady?284~325 kPa
(41~47psi)Go to Step 2Go to Step 4
21. Allow the engine to idle.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel
pressure regulator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump with a gauge to the
fuel pressure regulator vacuum port.
4. Apply 41~47 kPa (12~14 in. Hg) of vacuum to
the fuel pressure regulator.
Does the fuel pressure decrease?–Go to Step 3Go to Step 15
31. Locate and correct the cause of the vacuum
restriction to the fuel pressure regulator.
2. Confirm the operation of the fuel pressure reg-
ulator.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
41. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Install a fuel pressure gauge.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
Is the fuel pressure within the values specified but
not holding steady?284~325 kPa
(41~47psi)Go to Step 5Go to Step 16
5Inspect the fuel lines for a leak.
Is the problem found?–Go to Step 6Go to Step 7