2003 Toyota Rav4 Hi There Wonder You Could Resolve Concerning

2003 TOYOTA RAV4
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Hi there, wonder if you could help me resolve a concerning issue. My steering wheel suddenly feels really light, it feels like when i turn right or left but especially right, I dont have control of the turn as the steering is almost unfeelable. Yesterday, i turned right out of a slight hill junction and the car did a complete half turn heading me into the other side of road, i managed to control the vehicle and get it facing the way I was going and stopped on the side of the road to calm down! Had the wheels aligned that afternoon and although three tyres were out, i was told that wouldnt have caused that.... Perhaps you can help! Thanks
Nov 14, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the suspension linkages etc. Any fault can alter the caster and alignment causing self turning.
Nov 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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