Daewoo Matiz SE Plus (W reg)

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Mon 2 Feb 2004 18:55
Daewoo Matiz SE Plus (W reg) - Madame Matiz
I've just been told by a GM Daewoo dealer that the wiring loom on my Matiz has "chafed in all sorts of places" and that this is "a common fault with the Matiz". I have been quoted £223.78 + labour to replace the engine loom. I'm rather sceptical because I only put the car in for its annual service and this wiring problem has manifested itself while the car has been with the garage, where it's now been for TWO WEEKS! I've never had any problems with my electrics at all since purchasing the car in October 2002. Does anyone out there know if this IS a common problem with the Matiz and, if so, what's best to fix the problem i.e. how to stop the chafing and whether a replacint the entire engine loom is really necessary?
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Mon 2 Feb 2004 21:43
Daewoo Matiz SE Plus (W reg) - David G.I.Davies
The proposed repair is an expensive 'dealer fix ' for chafed wiring.An independent garage might repair the loom at the points it has worn at much less cost.Chafed wiring is common in todays tightly packed engine bays,it is caused by heat,vibration and sometimes improper installation.
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Mon 2 Feb 2004 21:46
Daewoo Matiz SE Plus (W reg) - grease monkey
I worked for several years as a daewoo technician before changing jobs,this chafed wiring loom that you have was a common problem on the matiz model and replacement is the only option,there were numerous problems with the matiz straight from the factory with badley routed electrical looms one of them .
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