Help for CEL P0550

[el_Don]

I've looked up CEL P0550 which is0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction. I have not felt any difference in the steering at all. In fact I was planning to change the power steering fluid next weekend. I looked it up on the forum and found info regarding the CEL but I have not found a fix for it. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? (shrug)

Thanks (thumb)

 

[el_Don]

(bump)

 

[smurfedpro5]

isnt there a sensor on the pump it self

 

[Thefriar]

I've looked up CEL P0550 which is0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction. I have not felt any difference in the steering at all. In fact I was planning to change the power steering fluid next weekend. I looked it up on the forum and found info regarding the CEL but I have not found a fix for it. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it? (shrug)

Thanks (thumb)

That sensor will have no effect on the operation of the steering

it is a sensor that is usually used to do things like bump up idle speed so the engine doesnt stall when doing slow speed idling manuvers where the p/s pump is working really hard

 

[P-Funk!]

^yep. Swap the sensor.

 

[el_Don]

Is this the culprit?

And is the above wire the one that needs to be connected to that point? I've been trying to find the actual part itself but have not found it yet. I do think though that I could probably find a junker and take it from there. Let me know if that's the one I need. Thanks for all the help guys!! (thumb)

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Is this the culprit?

And is the above wire the one that needs to be connected to that point? I've been trying to find the actual part itself but have not found it yet. I do think though that I could probably find a junker and take it from there. Let me know if that's the one I need. Thanks for all the help guys!! (thumb)

good job. i actually think i might have one of those sitting around.. want me to check?

 

[smurfedpro5]

thats the one i have also in my garage

 

[el_Don]

So I can pop that out and then replace it and splice in with that wire?

 

[smurfedpro5]

yup it just screws off

 

[el_Don]

cool, so who wants to get rid of one?

 

[smurfedpro5]

i have one i just have to take it off the p/s pump first

 

[el_Don]

how much for it?

 

[smurfedpro5]

what side of houston do you live at

 

[el_Don]

SE side near UH main campus. I'm willing to travel to come pick it up.

 

[smurfedpro5]

SE side near UH main campus. I'm willing to travel to come pick it up.

i stay on the east or north east as they say in channiliew,north shore are when so you want it

 

[el_Don]

This weekend, Saturday evening or Sunday I could head out there. What is good for you?

 

[smurfedpro5]

saturday sound good

 

[smurfedpro5]

thanks for the budlight lol

 

[el_Don]

Thanks for the switch, I'll be putting it in today.