1997 Toyota Previa - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hello. The fusebox is located under a lid, which is located on the top of the instrument panel, in the center of the dash. Above the center radio cluster, this is where the lid is. A small latch is directly under the lip of this small panel. Depress the latch, and raise the panel up,

if you send the serial number along with a valid registration to your nearest Toyota dealer they should be able to supply you with keys.

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have the wheels/tyres balanced(tell the operative that you want them balanced to 120k).

Make sure that engine is not running with a cylinder miss fire, if that ok have your motor mount's check.

Ok you have to do the next test with a test light disconnect the positive battery cable connects the jaws of the test light on the battery cable and the tip of the test light to battery positive light should turn off the fuse and fuse when the light turns off the circuit that is where you cut that way if I can help to saver exactly where the problem lies. Thanks

check your fuse

You have a blown headgasket. Unfortunately a very common problem with these vans.

give these websites a try www.alldatadiy.com and www.autozone.com if all fails stop by your local library and get your hands on a Haynes auto repair manual for your car wish you the best of luck Michigan Man.

the drain plug is on the oil pan under the van. check your owners manual or google oil change reset for your verhicle to reset the change oil light the change oil indicator should come on every 3000 miles and be reset after every oil change

help cant get a manual for our car, change head but unable to find the torque setting for it, its a toyota lucida estima 2.2 thanks

My 97 Tarago did the same. Found it was a sensor near the air intake area, quite accessible under the passenger seat. It connects via a bulbuous screw in unit [valve]to the metal work of the engine with a tube to a small filter then connects to an electronic sensor. Unscrew the valve, disconnect from the sensor, and wash out the small hoses filter and valve with some fuel, Dry out reconnect and you will get your acceleration back. If anyone can help with the name of this unit, it would be easier to explain. Good Luck

on all 4 wheels

Are you one of those people who TOP OFF the tank when filling up?

When the EVAP recovery system soak with few ounce of gasoline......the trap vapor will take few days escape.

EVAP system is design to handle fuel vapor. Few ounce of gasoline can damage the fuel vapor recovery relay and decrease the service live of the recovery lines.

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You can accelerate the process by locating the charcoal canister (near the nose of the car and same side as your gas filler door)

MOVE the car to outdoor.

Disconnect the EVAP line and let it air out by itself.

DO NOT introduce any heat source or fan to speed up the process.

Reconnect this EVAP hose and use a small amount of starting fluid at the intake manifold.


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The original fluid was Dexron III.

Continue using Dexron.

Your vehicle does NOT require Toyota Type T-IV, or WS ATF.

probably the oil sending unit. get a Haynes manual for your vehicle. It will help you locate the sending unit. You can get the replacement unit at Advance Auto.

look in the fuse box behind the left side kick panel. (near the driver's left foot. or under the dash on the left side close to door. it will be marked Fuses, or fuse box. If it is not there, you might be able to find it under the hood near the battery in either a fuse box or a Relay box.

Is the "thud" sound after start then put in gear or a "thud" just after starting. If "thud" after in gear, could be a CV joint wearing out

That sounds like a faulty 02 sensor. Technically speaking as a mechanic myself, I suggest that they all be of the same age for computer to read correctly. It is expensive but well worth it.

In the instrument nacelle there is a small rubber bung. Remove and get a thin electricians screwdriver and push down the little button, near the odometer at the botto of the speedo.