Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0551
Power Steering Pressure Sensor Range/Performance
The PS pressure sensor signal stays in electrical range but is implausible for the operating state, e.g. high pressure reported with the wheels straight.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 51
Possible causes
- Sensor drift or contamination high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–2 h
- Component: power steering pressure sensor
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012