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2004 Toyota Previa Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Engine, Oil light.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on March 2, 2013

Toyota Previa Alternator Problem

When i turn the ignition on it sort of reeves up slightly, then calms down, then I drive off and may be driving for 5mins and the oil light comes on then the alternator light. But the oil is fine and the alternator is working
Avatar Asked by clarindapanapa

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Replied on March 2, 2013

oil light is a indicaion of a pressure problem. get it checked asap before you do major engine damage

how do you know the alternator is fine??? what is the voltage at the battery with the engine running??
Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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