# \#previa **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/previa/4124.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Passed Emissions Smog but tech can't find a # on the Cat so it's failed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860)
**Author:** [@TurquoiseDusk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TurquoiseDusk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passed-emissions-smog-but-tech-cant-find-a-on-the-cat-so-its-failed/95860 "2018-09-05T15:15:56Z")
Hey all, I have a rare 1995 AWD Supercharged Toyota Previa that I got salvaged in California. I got a bunch of the papers saying it has passed smog every year, once it didn't and they put in a new Cat, in California. I… --- ## [1997 Toyota Previa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-previa/119668)
**Author:** [@RobertLackner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLackner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-previa/119668 "2018-06-27T09:49:44Z")
Don’t know how old your post was but I have the sMe issue. Have spent heaps of time uder the car and may (May) have found the problem. I am not a mechanic and am after advice. At the distrubutor I removed both vacuum ho… --- ## [Previa All Trac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-all-trac/80824)
**Author:** [@nomatch1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomatch1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-all-trac/80824 "2013-08-13T05:52:47Z")
1993 Previa, all wheel drive makes a howling noise from the front end, all speeds, in or out of gear. Bearings have been checked for looseness and seem OK. Might it be the front trans axle or whatever mechanism they use … --- ## [Previa runs terrible after tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-runs-terrible-after-tune-up/80528)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-runs-terrible-after-tune-up/80528 "2013-07-26T21:08:51Z")
My 93 previa recently went in for brakes, shocks, and tune up. 320,000 miles original owner. Afterwards it ran rough. The o2 sensor needed replacing. When I got it back it ran rough. Mechanic assured me it just needed a … --- ## [Previa Reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-reliability/73356)
**Author:** [@jimk314159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimk314159)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-reliability/73356 "2012-07-04T01:06:51Z")
We have a '93 Toyota AWD Previa with 193K miles on it (and a rebuilt engine at ~140K after pulling a tent trailer to Banff, Canada and back). It has been a wonderful vehicle, but on our last long trip (Santa Cruz, CA to … --- ## [Help! My whining Previa give the wife a headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-whining-previa-give-the-wife-a-headache/67904)
**Author:** [@mike\_here](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike_here)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-whining-previa-give-the-wife-a-headache/67904 "2011-09-16T03:01:23Z")
1991 Previa, 188,000 miles, original owner My wife borrowed my van while I worked on her Subaru. The ingrate complained about the high-pitch whining from my car. Said it was so loud it gave her a headache. The van e… --- ## [Blown head on Previa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-on-previa/63791)
**Author:** [@nomatch1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomatch1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-on-previa/63791 "2011-08-16T16:33:43Z")
I have a wonderful 190 k toyota previa all trac that just popped it's head. The repair will be $2200 or up due to the engine in this thing being impossibly built under and in the car. Labor to pull it is $1500? It may … --- ## [Used Toyota van purchase advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyota-van-purchase-advice-needed/63628)
**Author:** [@cucinamaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cucinamaria)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-toyota-van-purchase-advice-needed/63628 "2011-04-12T03:21:37Z")
I am looking at a 1990 Toyota Previa with 235,000 miles on it. The owner says it runs very well. That's a lot of miles - do Toyota vans run as long as the smaller cars if they're well maintained (which this owner says it… --- ## [Tune up on 1994 toyota previa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-on-1994-toyota-previa/50088)
**Author:** [@rlaurent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlaurent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-on-1994-toyota-previa/50088 "2011-02-02T05:05:13Z")
Our mechanic told us that our previa needs complete tune up. Cost $400.00 plus. Reason for high cost is labor to remove sets and step on passengers side to get to engine to do the work. Does this sound right? --- ## [4 wheel drive, 4 tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-4-tires/59932)
**Author:** [@nomatch1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomatch1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-4-tires/59932 "2011-01-15T14:07:58Z")
I/We blew a tire on an all-trac 1993 Toyota Previa. The tires are pretty good wear-wise and we don't want to replace all 4. How important is it to do so to protect the trans? I have never done that with my Subarus. I kno… --- ## [Maintaining old Previa, when to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-old-previa-when-to-stop/59225)
**Author:** [@mike\_here](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike_here)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-old-previa-when-to-stop/59225 "2010-12-29T01:03:55Z")
My '91 Previa has 185,000 miles, and seems to be running well. Very few problems in the past. And everything is working (heater, door locks, etc). But I feel like I'm on a small boat on a lake. It passes the 'bounce' te… --- ## [EGR system and Chevron 91](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-system-and-chevron-91/55830)
**Author:** [@fallebach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fallebach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-system-and-chevron-91/55830 "2010-10-01T18:37:29Z")
I have 1 92 Toyota Previa LE. The engine light came on. The only code stored was for the EGR system. A friend suggested using name brand 91 octane with no ethanol. After this Tx the engine light has mostly stayed off an… --- ## [Transmission slips then reenages at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-then-reenages-at-high-speed/54194)
**Author:** [@sheaslounge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheaslounge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slips-then-reenages-at-high-speed/54194 "2010-08-26T21:33:56Z")
I have had at least three mechanics look at this problem. I had my transisson oil changed and checked. No metal is in the pan and I was told the transmission is in great shape. My problem...while driving on the highway i… --- ## [Toyota previa pulsating brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-previa-pulsating-brakes/53678)
**Author:** [@Getawaydriver85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Getawaydriver85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-previa-pulsating-brakes/53678 "2010-08-17T03:32:36Z")
My parents 1992 toyota previa shakes violently when the brake is applied, and the pedal pulses up and down alot when the brakes are applied. the ABS system hasn't worked in years because the wires to the sensors are cut.… --- ## [Previa stubborn at altitude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-stubborn-at-altitude/53590)
**Author:** [@slobmonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slobmonster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-stubborn-at-altitude/53590 "2010-08-15T18:42:13Z")
In addition to dogging it on the hills, my 1992 Toyota Previa is occasionally hesitant to start when at higher elevation, ~9K', usually when it's also hot. It's otherwise quite reliable. Any tips? --- ## [NO heat and 600 miles short of 300000miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-and-600-miles-short-of-300000miles/49572)
**Author:** [@PeggyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeggyL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-and-600-miles-short-of-300000miles/49572 "2010-05-29T18:54:54Z")
I normally drive a RAV 4, but it is getting repaired...so I was driving my husbands Toyota Previa. After the second day of driving I told him he had no heat in his car...he denied that. After a week and a half of freez… --- ## [Is it the starter, or, what should I check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-starter-or-what-should-i-check/49308)
**Author:** [@frn2frn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frn2frn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-starter-or-what-should-i-check/49308 "2010-05-25T02:12:21Z")
I replaced the battery in my 1992 Toyota Previa (301 thousand miles). It started fine for 2 or 3 days, now suddenly, it won't turn over. I checked the headlights to confirm there's power, but I don't know wha… --- ## [Intermittent Acceleration Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-acceleration-hesitation/47466)
**Author:** [@waldocorsair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waldocorsair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-acceleration-hesitation/47466 "2010-04-15T14:17:21Z")
Previa (supercharged) will intermittently, without any apparent correlation to temperature, humidity, outside air temperature, etc., hesitate in acceleration. But is is not the classical type of hesitation: oh no, if one… --- ## [Strange pulsing action during braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-pulsing-action-during-braking/47279)
**Author:** [@hamiltds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamiltds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-pulsing-action-during-braking/47279 "2010-04-11T12:38:34Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota Previa AWD van that has 250+ miles and has been a really great reliable vehicle. Because I want to hold onto it for a couple of more years I decided to overhaul the front suspension. I replaced all… --- ## [Previa transmission slip... very occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-transmission-slip-very-occasionally/46963)
**Author:** [@slobmonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slobmonster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/previa-transmission-slip-very-occasionally/46963 "2010-04-04T20:51:33Z")
Hi all. I have been driving my 1992 Toyota Previa alltrac (automatic) for several years now, having previously owned the same vehicle with a stick shift. Every so often, on the highway, my tranny slips out of fifth… --- ## [Toyota headlight short produces dim light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-headlight-short-produces-dim-light/44791)
**Author:** [@JDelph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDelph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-headlight-short-produces-dim-light/44791 "2010-02-20T15:57:38Z")
One of my headlights is shorted so that both the dim and bright filaments light at the same time resulting in a dim light. Any suggestions where to begin to troubleshoot? --- ## [Toyota Previa wiper arm problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-previa-wiper-arm-problem/44051)
**Author:** [@Caving311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caving311)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-previa-wiper-arm-problem/44051 "2010-02-07T22:20:12Z")
My Dad's 91 Previa has stripped the threads that hold the wiper arm to the linkage. This is causing the wipers to get stuck when coming down. He wants me to epoxy the arm to the linkage rather than replacing the linkag… --- ## [Toyota pravia needs alot of cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pravia-needs-alot-of-cranking/43249)
**Author:** [@yampadog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yampadog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pravia-needs-alot-of-cranking/43249 "2010-01-26T17:17:01Z")
my 91 previa needs about 15 seconds of continuous cranking and gas pedal pumping to start. Im worried my starter is going to fail sooner than later. --- ## [Different stages of auto transmission of toyota premio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-stages-of-auto-transmission-of-toyota-premio/42025)
**Author:** [@sheraz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheraz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-stages-of-auto-transmission-of-toyota-premio/42025 "2010-01-09T23:15:47Z")
d2 and L on transmission scale and little button with O/D written over it? when to use above three/their proper usuage --- ## [Is it me or am I expecting too much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-expecting-too-much/41532)
**Author:** [@frn2frn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frn2frn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-me-or-am-i-expecting-too-much/41532 "2010-01-02T18:15:09Z")
Is it me or am I expecting too much? I have a 1992 Previa with 299,957 miles that started overheating. My mechanic replaced my water pump and thermostat. The van ran fine for 17 days, about 900 miles and started ov… --- ## [Burning odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-odor/35770)
**Author:** [@previa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/previa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-odor/35770 "2009-08-30T01:33:50Z")
when I use overdrive I get a burning smell. --- ## [92 toyota previa no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-previa-no-start/35768)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-previa-no-start/35768 "2009-08-29T18:39:24Z")
ok, i figger the starter is bad,,,but, need to move car and can't get it to shift...i.e.; no matter what position the key is in, i can't get into neutral, i need the wheels to turn 'cause i'm gonna tow it to where i ca… --- ## [ABS goes on almost always -- problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-goes-on-almost-always-problem/33779)
**Author:** [@jverrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jverrill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-goes-on-almost-always-problem/33779 "2009-07-22T11:19:43Z")
We have a 95 Toyota Previa with ABS (and "All Trac" all wheel drive). Around the time we had struts replaced in the front, the ABS started kicking in when you wouldn't expect it to -- dry conditions, low speed. Obviously… --- ## [A/C, clock, pwr windows electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-clock-pwr-windows-electrical-problems/33218)
**Author:** [@renarddumarais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renarddumarais)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-clock-pwr-windows-electrical-problems/33218 "2009-07-12T13:15:30Z")
On the road the A/C, clock, power windows, radio on my '91 Toyota Previa will suddenly become inoperable. The A/C fan stops and when one tries to lower the windows to cool off they don't work either. Hitting a bump in t… --- ## [1993 Toyota Previa won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-previa-wont-start/32862)
**Author:** [@normzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normzee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-previa-wont-start/32862 "2009-07-05T00:11:20Z")
My extremely reliable 1993 Previa just decided to stop starting. When I turn the ignititon I get a click, no turnover of the engine. It started a few dys go and after a few tries the engine would start without problem. N… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/previa/4124.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=previa)