Notchy power steering

[Dornish451]

Hi peeps , i have a 2008 Subaru Impreza R 1.5  , giving to me to use for my last few months at my old job , i woke up this morning to leave for work and my power steering is notchy , like its normal one second then instantly notchy and repeats like that . fluid level is fine , any ideas thanks ? 

[Linx]

Sounds like the pump is packing up. How long since the fluid was changed though?

[Dornish451]

To be honest I have just got the car so i wouldn't no , never come across this before . its like the power steering works from the 10 to 2 o clock  position maybe less and the any further is like solid none power steering and a belt squeal noise 

[Linx]

Tighten the belt and change the fluid

 

[Dornish451]

i will give that a go tomorrow and let you no thanks 

 

[Dornish451]

fluid flushed and changed , old fluid looked pretty good , belt was already where it needed to be , any tighter would of been to tight . going to try a used pump and if that works i will have my old on reconditioned 🙂 thanks for help

[goatboy]

Did you get this sorted? Mines notchy too!

[Jamie_uk]

Mines just started, usually first drive of the day for a few mins. Kicks back in notches like doesn’t want you to turn it fights. Fine once set off driving after getting out your space. First time I thought wheel was against the curb. 
 

fluid long over due though is on the list

[goatboy]

Pretty sure mines the pump, you can see it visibly stalling as you turn the wheels.

New one going on hopefully today.

[goatboy]

Update: changed the pump on mine and it's transformed the car. Steering was really vague and lumpy. All lumpiness now gone, steering much more direct.

Easy enough to change too