2005 subaru legacy is hard to turn when making a sharp turn or parking. Power steering fluid looked good. Started a couple weeks ago and is getting harder to turn.

i suspect either the ignition switch is worn out or the starter.
test the starter first then the ignition switch. both are fairly easy to replace and not too costly. if you are a diy person then do a screw driver starter test. This will determine if the starter works and usually how well. I buy the starter rebuild kits online for $35. The ignition switch is also around the same price and easier to change than the starter. The ignition switch is accessed by removing the lower steering column cover then the two screws for the upper cover. Then unplug the ignition switch then remove the holding screw. sometimes the wiring is taped up carefully remove the tape. when installing the new switch make sure the key is out so that the new switch will align correctly

You likely have a bad power steering pump or a hose that is leaking. Do not put any fluid other than power steering fluid in the power steering reservoir. if you do you will wreck the hoses and pump. Better not drive it till you get it repaired or you may ruin something else or have an accident.

I had an SVX, and loved it! Had to replace the power steering pump too, but I found that until I did a really thorough flush that it still didn't work right. Jack the front wheels off the ground. Have a helper get in the car to start it and turn the wheel back and forth. Before starting it, disconnect the low-pressure return hose from the pump and put the end of it into a bucket. Be ready with a couple of quarts of ATF fluid (you don't need to use power steering fluid.) Start the car and pour fresh fluid into the pump while the steering wheel is being turned all of the way back and forth a couple of times. Don't let the fluid level get down to where it pumps any air! Shut it off just before you finish pouring in the second quart of ATF. Reconnect the low pressure hose, run it again and adjust the fluid level. This worked for me - the steering operated like new. Good luck.

Hey more than likely power steering pump is low on power steering fluid, locate power steering fluid reservoir under bonnet and refill with genuine subaru power steering fluid.

Probably the power steering pump. Can't emagine yours is going out so soon. Probably chinese made ****. These run about $50.00 Let me know when your ready to put it in I will guide you thru it. Unless you have a friend that can do it. Any way you can keep running it until it whines all the time. the steering will get a little harder the longer you wait. Keep a check on the fluid, you can use transmission fluid in it. It's cheaper than power steering fluid and works the same.
Randy

Send me your email address and I will send you the drawing for your power steering pump. I have posted pictures on here but when you get to the fine parts you can't really see them very well.

it may be the drive belt or the return line for the power steering or its low on power steering fluid wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year also wish you the best of luck Michigan Man

if its been a week, there should no tbe any air. if its heavy, the rack could be bad, or weak pump????? any noises? air will usually cause a whiney noise, and there will be air whipped, foamy fluid in the pump. A pump pressure regulator could be stuck open, not allowing full pressure? I would have a shop diagnose it, tell them the history and see if they can find a cause.

If the pump fluid level full?

yes power steering is most likely very low , repair leak , as the fluid is flameable