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Noise when turning steering wheel
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:36 pm
by Ray
Any ideas?
I've read about clicking noises but I get a weird noise which is best described as a creaking spring when I turn the wheel - i think in both ways not sure
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:03 pm
by Deano16v
is the noise from inside or outside the car mate?
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:34 pm
by Ray
sounds like outside/engine bay area but not sure.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:48 pm
by Say..."Renno"
Check your p/s fluid level, while youre at it check the belt too.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:49 am
by The Negotiator
Electric power steering, non?
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:25 am
by Ray
oui. tis elec power steering...
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:18 am
by IainMW
Ray
I reckon your top front suspension bearings will need replacing, mine started to make a similar noise (like a twanging sound) and that's what they changed.
Are you still under warranty?
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:03 am
by Say..."Renno"
NOTE to self "Must get a workshop manual"...
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:05 pm
by Jonault
I had my top strut bearing replaced at my last service 3 weeks ago. I now have a twanging sound which sounds like the spring being wound up and releasing when I turn.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:49 pm
by Ray
i'm literally teetering on warranty! It's going to a non-franchise for service next saturday!
Only hear it on low speed turns (parking speeds).
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:49 am
by nickbell69
I have similar problem and reading various posts have heard it could be CV joints. Mine does it when turning left or right at low speeds but not when free wheeling only when in gear. Did pass its MOT like this but it's seems to be getting louder now so may have to get it looked at.
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:51 pm
by hix2003
it's the top mounts that have gone. Apparently is is quite common. Mine went on a 2005 1.9 dci. Changed under warranty. Renault engineer knew exactly what is was when he turned the wheel and heard the twang...
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:55 pm
by cactusbob
Yes very common on a lot of Renaults. About £65 a side for the part.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:55 pm
by garlum
Yes, this exact same thing happened to my car over Christmas. Garage fixed it under warranty. They diagnosed it very quickly and sorted it within a few hours, so it must be well known!