While starting up our 1993 toyota previa, the radio amplifier under the glove compartment caught on fire. The ignition was turned off, and the fire stopped. Smoke odors from the fire still persist, and the amplifier was removed. The circuit board near one output transistor was badly burned, and the amplifier is not repairable. It appears that the glue used to attach the large capacitors has migrated on the circuit board and may have caused the short. No new part has been found as yet.
1993 Toyota Previa: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 41 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Previa describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19951
- 19941
- 19935
- 19921
- 19915
What owners say
While filling up car, consumer set back in the car until was finished pumping gas. Got out and left hand touched side of car, and consumer got a static polk. Then consumer looked at gas handle and it was on fire as the gas was pumping. Consumer screamed to daughter to get out of the car. Then screamed for help. Service manager removed the nasal and fire was inside of the gas seal and tank. Consumer said that she received a shock in the car just before the fire, like an elctricity shock. Consumer always gets shocked by the car.
When starting the van, the amplifier caught on fire under the glove compartment area. The problem has not been corrected.
Removed gas cap to fill, flames burst out of gas tank. Tt
Just prior to parking noticed a burning smell, and upon making attempt to restart vehicle made a noise, but no response, driver's seat caught fire underneath.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Toyota Previa fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Toyota Previa?
5 of 41 owner complaints about the 1993 Toyota Previa (12%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Toyota Previa?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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