My 2016 Q5 steering has become notchy - feels tight then loosens.  Can’t see anything adrift underneath.  Anyone felt this please? 

Welcome Steve.

Electric power steering? 
If so, first eliminate the battery as your source of the problem. 
Halfords stores can measure its efficiency for you. Your wallet will appreciate if you refer back to us if the battery is found to be substandard. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks.  Couldn’t find a power steering reservoir so I think you’re right!

Will check battery.  
 

I’ve also since read of intermediate steering shaft universal joint issue (seizing) which seems to afflict these cars.
 

 

Thanks.  Couldn’t find a power steering reservoir so I think you’re right!

Will check battery.  
 

I’ve also since read of intermediate steering shaft universal joint issue (seizing) which seems to afflict these cars.
 

 

You are not alone, I’ve the same issue. Will update if I make any progress, hopefully between us we can identify/resolve the issue 
 

Thanks.  YouTube has some clips of how to change the intermediate steering shaft.  Not a massive job it seems.  OEM Replacement shaft is about £400 but non orginaL parts also available.  Being a steering component I would need to have confidence in using a non std part.  Replacing the 2 bolts also seems wise.  
 

Im looking my for a good source for the shaft & 2 bolts.  

Cheers for the update Steve, will check out YouTube. Let’s hope this then resolves the issue, as always identifying the issue is the hard part. Hopefully this thread can be closed soonish with a solution and not left open like so many others. 

tenporary treatment might be worth a try before….

 

 

 

 

So did you get the battery efficiency checked Steve?

For info Magnet I had my battery checked and all good, so looking down other rabbit holes