2006 Toyota Previa 2.4 - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

check the engine breather pipes for deterioration

u should go to the body tech. it maybe the cabels from inside or the locker is not working as well as it must be

This is slightly counter-intuitive, but the plastic lens needs to go in and up before it comes out. After removing the two screws, use something thin and flat to pull down on the underside painted part of the wing between the two screws. A little bit of prying downwards. Two raised lips become visible - they are holding the lens from being able to be pushed up and in. A second pair of hands could help. Then use your thumbs on the lens close to the screws, gripping with your fingers on the top of the wing and squeeze up. POP!

fuel filter should be by the left back wheel or whichever side the petrol cap may be. follow the fuel line from the engine towards the back and you should see it. a big steel black filter. good luck

more than likelt its the turbo mate leaking from the exhaust side is there oil in the exhaust if so there is your problem if not take the 2" rubber pipe off from the turbo to the charge pipe and gently rev the bus you are looking for any wet oil coming out under load

have you tried the heatshield over the front exhaust box?.known to rattle.....

after the vehicle cooled completely and all the oil drained down it showed half full? that would mean it was anywhere from 2 to 2.5 quarts low? unless you mean that it showed halfway up the full / safe area on the dipstick.

the oil light being on usually means low oil or low oil pressure, if the vehicle still doesn't try to start after it is completely cool then you might have a locked up engine or multiple problems, check the oil again now that it has been sitting awhile look for water in the oil also check for oil in the water.

check battery connections again, make sure they are tight, if lights and such work then try to get a jump from someone. even new batteries can go bad

I would definitely be worried about that oil light though.

good luck and I hope this helps.

Have you checked the oil level? if it's good and you have a knocking sound, it sounds like a valve or rocker knocking.

Firstly, why are you pumping the brakes to slow down. If its because the brakes are not efficient, then they need to be checked and repaired. Secondly, it will reduce the braking efficiency to near enough nil, if you are pumping the brakes, doing that, exhausts the vacuum pressure that gives the brakes assistance.

2000 toyota avalon is there a fuse to iluminate the stero for at night its black! thanx

try taking off the inner trim card off the sliding door, and putting your hand inside to see if you can feel the little moving plate that the locks operate, its connected to a slim steel rod and if that off it wont open. You may need to butcher the door card if the door traps it when shut and it wont come off with it closed.

It may be the starter motor contacts which are worn. I have done this twice (on 2 different estima's myself. The starter will not turn or not properly. New contacts for these Denso starters are available on ebay from nipponnev for about £10 delivered and take about 1 hour to fit. No need to buy another starter. Hope this helps. Regards, Paul

We cannot understand what you are talking about Let me know so we can help but with a jumble of words that dont make any sence we can not help you

look under hood in master fuse pannel replace burned out bus fuse

If starting fluid has been used on it in excess, what happens is it fractures the compression rings enough to lower the compression making it hard to start, therefore running the battery down. Once it starts for the day the metal expands in those fractures from the heat and seals. Then when its cools they contract, causing low compression again. If you do a compression test while it cold then again after it warms up it will tell the story. May not be good news, but it may stop you from doing un-necessary repairs.

Replacing a headlight bulb for Toyota Previa. Quite simple. Open the hood. Look for the black plastic coupling or ring on the backside of the headlight. Grasp and turn counterclockwise (i believe it will be about a quarter turn). pull the socket out, then replace the bulb. I believe it is code #9004. Strongly recommend replacing both headlights at the same time.


Good luck

try changing the fuel filter, and adding a can of SEAFOAM to the tank. EGS(ethanol gas syndrome) is the biggest problem for this. the injectors fuel filters fuel lines, and emissions are full of goop and water. This happens because of the corn in the gas. Try that first. Make sure you add some Premium gas to the tank at the start. after this, add SF every 3-5000 miles to keep this from happemning again. SEAFOAM is at any parts store.

low voltage to starter. Check battery for proper charge (must be 12.5+ volts), clean and tighten battery terminals. If below 12.5 volts, charging or battery replacement is needed. Hopefully this helpd

what year is this, is your fuel pump mechnical or electric

It's loose.