engine is throwing a code

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:12 pm

my engine is throwing Code P0551

what should i do?

Marthby · Post by **Marthby** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:31 pm

P0551- POWER STEERING SWITCH PERFORMANCE

Maybe ur power steering pump is busted? idk, someone take over from here!

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:22 am

no, power steering works fine, its not slugish or stiff or anything, but it still throws the code. could i have knocked the sensor lose or something

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:39 pm

check your switch wiring, its common to have the PS switch go bad

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:40 pm

sry to sound noobish but what should i look for

submaster.nick · Post by **submaster.nick** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:06 am

look and see if it is leaking also check to see if there is powersteering fluid in it also check your driveway were it is parked to look for liquids

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:30 am

no leaks, fluid = full, no fluids where its parked.
where should i look for the wiring, and how much does a new one cost?

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:50 am

5269625 - $31.00msrp - P.S. Pressure Switch

REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).

Disconnect negative battery cable from the negative post of the battery. Be sure cable is isolated from negative post on battery.

Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

Locate the power steering fluid pressure switch on the back side of the power steering gear (Switch Location).

Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector from the power steering fluid pressure switch.

NOTE: When removing and installing the power steering pressure switch, use a 7/8 inch deep well socket. The deep well socket will prevent damage to the plastic electrical connector area of the power steering fluid pressure switch.

Unscrew and remove the power steering fluid pressure switch from the power steering gear.

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:03 pm

thanks brr looks like i've got my next project

BTW would it be safe to keep driving with this problem?

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:32 am

The sensor is designed to bump the idle when you are turning the steering wheel, also since your CEL is on you will probably fail most inspections...

seisephiroth · Post by **seisephiroth** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:37 pm

well i have until aug. 2007 before i have to worry about that, and i live in a red state, so... it shouldn't be a problem