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Circuit Description

The power steering oil pressure sensor is turned ON when a power steering wheel load occurs by turning the steering wheel. The ECM regulates the engine idle RPM according to the voltage output of the sensor.

DTC P0550

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0550 Open Or Short In The Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Is Detected For More Than Seconds When The Ignition Switch Is Turned ON.
(1 Trip Detection Logic)
  • Open Or Short In Power Steerig Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit
  • Power Steerig Oil Pressure Sensor
  • ECM
P0552 Open In The Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Is Detected For More Than 3 Seconds When The Ignition Switch Is Turned ON.
P0553 Short In The Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Is Detected For More Than 3 Seconds When The Ignition Switch Is Turned ON.