1992 Toyota Previa - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

its complicated and not advised to do it urself.

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Is it a diesel or petrol motor? If it is Diesel or petrol then black smoke is a sign that it is using excessive fuel so it could be a blocked air filter or fuel filter. if it is a diesel motor. So check these 2 items first.
The low oil level light is on because the engine needs the oil topped up, if you fill it to the correct level this will make the oil level light switch off. Hope this helps, let me know how you get on.

Need the code make a diagnosis

more than likely just headgasket. you wont know for definate until you pull the head off.

Probably the oil seal for the valves on the cylinder head are not good,oil is passing through then comes in the cylinder chamber,when it burn the engine oil it makes that white smoke.

try the oxygen sensors and spark plugs, plug wires, and distribution box. IT NEEDS A FREAKIN TUNE UP!!

transmission needs to be rebuilt

There is an adjustable metal cable that can be found on your throttle body, It connects the gas pedal to the throttle.

sounds like the coil is going bad

typically with toyota's one of the main floors is the big end, ie the connecting rods to the crank, if looked after these are very good vehicles especially the diesel ones, but if the oil is not kept clean this can lead to allot of unneeded wear and tear, does it bang as well under stress? ie putting your foot down it really isn't the end of the world as the engine is easily changed and for possibly a lot less than it would cost to repair, shop around the breakers i am sure you will find a bargain, and some even fit it for you....hope this helps

your local auto zone can read your code. you will need this code to trouble shoot, as there are many things that can cause this. your toyota is obd1 so call and ask if they can read your code before driving out there in your vehicles condition. most just have obd2 scanners (1996 and newer)

Probably a missing tooth on the flywheel. That's a pretty big deal.

Put a pry bar or long screwdriver between the inner joint and the transaxle and give it a snap. It is held in with a snap ring. When reinstalling make sure it snaps in all the way.

sounds like a wheel bearing is going bad

Why are you jumping the blower switch? If the issue is the switch is not functioning replace the fan resistor located on the side of the heater box under dash try that first.

It should be on the passenger side under the hood but to the rear of engine compartment on overflow tank.

no you need the 4wd box Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/sean_54c3a3dc48a7773c

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds on models equipped with an airbag.
   
2. Remove the assist grips on either door.
   
3. Catrefully remove the garnishes on the door pillars.
   

Pry the panel on the side of the dash with a tapped ended screwdriver

1. Pull the rear edge of the side defroster nozzle upward and remove it.
   
2. Remove the steering wheel.
   
3. Unscrew and separate the steering column covers.
   
4. If necessary, remove the door scuff panels.
   
5. Remove the two screws and extract the side panel.
   
6. If necessary, remove the hood release lever. Unscrew the lever and pull if forward to remove.
   
7. On the cluster finish lower panel remove the two small covers and remove the 5 screws retaining the panel.
   
8. Five bolts retain the knee panel, loosen and remove them.
   
9. Push up the release lock at the center on the lower side of the cluster finish center upper panel.
   

Lift up the center upper panel to access the J/B and R/B No. 1

Read what you wrote On the back of the vehicle possibly? (look in the trunk for access to the bulb holders/sockets.

If its an after market alarm ,disconnect it from the van.You can buy a new different alarm later that will come with the control buttons and instructions.