RustyShackleford

I've been pulling my hair out the last few weeks trying to isolate what's causing this but haven't come up with much. I have an Alphard 2.4 2008. The steering is totally off for me. Sometimes it feels very light and is a pleasure to drive, but this is usually for a very short period of time. Most of the time the steering feels very heavy, and it feels like I'm always fighting against it. Almost feels like I don't have power steering at all. Is bothering me because when I first bought the van the steering was one of the first things I noticed - it was very pleasant to drive as the steering felt very light and easy to use. Now I'm constantly fighting it as I drive. Another thing I've noticed is the steering is often veering to the left and I have to keep it straight, the second I take my hand off the wheel it wants to go left. Also there's a very prominent whirring sound the wheel makes when making a full turn with it at low speed. Anyone have any experience with this? I've checked the tyre pressure. It's fine, also the steering fluid is at the correct level and there doesn't appear to be any leaking. Could it be the tracking? Any help on this would be much appreciated.

Hello, I've recently purchased and Alphard and it's been great, however, the check engine light kept coming on intermittently after driving for a while. The seller came and checked it out and I've been told that the speed sensor on my Alphard is faulty. I've been sent the part, but I'm having trouble finding a garage to fit it. A few have said "nah we don't touch imports." Is it difficult to replace one by yourself or is it quite involved? I can't find much info about it. Also, is this a common predicament anyone else faces? Going to garages in the UK but not getting a lot of help? Is kind of worrying for the future.