Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0550
Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit
General electrical fault on the power steering pressure sensor. The ECU uses this signal to compensate idle speed when the steering load increases; without it idle stability can suffer during parking maneuvers.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 50
Possible causes
- Pressure sensor failed high
- Wiring or connector fault medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–2 h
- Component: power steering pressure sensor
- Component: ps sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012