Tried to search for anything that may help me on this but can't seem to find anything that sounds the same as what is going on!! :'(

A couple of weeks ago I thought I heard a knocking noise when I went over a speed bump while leaving work (no noise after that occurrence)

Tonight while driving home I noticed a faint grinding noise coming from the N/S front wheel when turning corners.

Got home and thought i'd check the steering and with the car stationary and in neutral i turned the steering full lock in both directions.

Just before reaching full lock on a left turn I heard a grinding noise coming from what seems to be the N/S front wheel started turning to reverse the lock (heading towards R/H full lock) the grinding continued on the N/S area until I reached just past straight on the steering.

Have been having intermittent steering light sensor illuminated for couple of years now (none for the last 6 or seven months)

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so was it the rack or pump that had gone??

If you could let me know and also a rough cost of getting the problem fixed (don't fancy driving and the steering packing up on me)

Cheers :S

Had the car in the garage today for an oil change and got told that the noise is due to the N/S Front coil spring being broken - quote for repair is about £165 :'(

Had the car in the garage today for an oil change and got told that the noise is due to the N/S Front coil spring being broken - quote for repair is about £165 :'(

I would be relieved. Rack or PAS pump would have set you back close to four figures. Price is a bit steep though, unless they are doing both sides.

Only the one side (waiting for a price from a couple of other garages before i get the work done tho!!!!)

Called the local garage - replacing N/S Front coil spring and drop link for £89 - booked in for tomorrow