Noise when turning steering wheel

[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

[Deano16v]

is the noise from inside or outside the car mate?

[Ray]

sounds like outside/engine bay area but not sure.

[Say..."Renno"]

Check your p/s fluid level, while youre at it check the belt too.

[The Negotiator]

Electric power steering, non?

[Ray]

oui. tis elec power steering...

[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?

[Say..."Renno"]

NOTE to self "Must get a workshop manual"...

[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.

[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).

[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.

[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...

[cactusbob]

Yes very common on a lot of Renaults. About £65 a side for the part.

[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!