07 impreza power steering problem

JR Belk · 12-05-2022, 04:48 PM

I had to move my power steering pump for another repair. Now the power steering doesn't seem to work at all. The fluid is full of bubbles, which I expected due to removing the return line. I did not expect it to kill the power steering though. There is the typical high pressure "whine" when the wheels are turned fully locked to the right, but that's it. No other noise from the power steering. I think it could be excess air still in the system, but I'm reluctant to jump to conclusions and replace the pump for no reason if it's not the problem.

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

arse_sidewards · 12-06-2022, 06:38 AM

Probably air filled fluid in the rack. Jack the car up and turn the wheels from lock to lock a bunch of times with the system running in order to cycle the fluid through the rack a bunch of times and see if that solves it.

12-05-2022, 04:48 PM	#1
JR Belk Scooby Newbie Member#: 520375 Join Date: Nov 2020	07 impreza power steering problem I had to move my power steering pump for another repair. Now the power steering doesn't seem to work at all. The fluid is full of bubbles, which I expected due to removing the return line. I did not expect it to kill the power steering though. There is the typical high pressure "whine" when the wheels are turned fully locked to the right, but that's it. No other noise from the power steering. I think it could be excess air still in the system, but I'm reluctant to jump to conclusions and replace the pump for no reason if it's not the problem. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-06-2022, 06:38 AM	#2
arse_sidewards Scooby Newbie Member#: 532328 Join Date: Dec 2022	Probably air filled fluid in the rack. Jack the car up and turn the wheels from lock to lock a bunch of times with the system running in order to cycle the fluid through the rack a bunch of times and see if that solves it.