I seem to be having the same problem with my 2000 Legacy. Any idea if this could be the same solution.
Everything seemed fine until this morning and 0 degree temp. Now it feels like no power steering. There was a bit of squealing when I started the car, but then it quieted it down.
Drove to work with what feels like no steering.
Popped the hood figuring that I would be missing a belt and everything seems fine and turning nicely.
But no steering.
Any advice would be welcome.
Thanks.