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DuhNeon179 · Post by **DuhNeon179** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:35 pm

I got a P/S press sensor CEL. Anybody know a cause of this? Perhaps low P/S fluid?

00Neon RCR · Post by **00Neon RCR** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:00 pm

Power steering switch most likely. I'd try replacing it first and see how it goes. Same thing in my moms van. It was 20 bucks I think for the van. It can lead to more serious/expensive problems if ignored.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:50 pm

yeah the switch just went bad, same thing happened to my 01, its like 20$ like ^he said, from rockauto.

Mat00ES · Post by **Mat00ES** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:07 pm

Yep samething happened to me, it takes longer to jack up the car then change out the switch.

titansxt · Post by **titansxt** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:02 pm

7/8 inch deep well socket.
New ATF.
Something to catch the ATF that will come out.
A new sensor.

Loosen the driver side lug nuts, jack the car up, take off the driver side wheel, locate the rack and the sensor, unplug the sensor, attach socket and unbolt, catch fluid, replace sensor, plug back in the plug, put the wheel back on, lower, tighten lug nuts and replace the lost ATF.

This MIGHT be the P/N 05269625. About $35 from the dealer. Be nice to the parts guy and you might get it cheaper. But don't pay more than that and don't buy aftermarket.

00Neon RCR · Post by **00Neon RCR** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:24 pm

titansxt wrote:7/8 inch deep well socket.
New ATF.
Something to catch the ATF that will come out.
A new sensor.

Loosen the driver side lug nuts, jack the car up, take off the driver side wheel, locate the rack and the sensor, unplug the sensor, attach socket and unbolt, catch fluid, replace sensor, plug back in the plug, put the wheel back on, lower, tighten lug nuts and replace the lost ATF.

This MIGHT be the P/N 05269625. About $35 from the dealer. Be nice to the parts guy and you might get it cheaper. But don't pay more than that and don't buy aftermarket.

LMAO you should write "How to repair a PS switch for dummies" lol. Well explained!

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:06 am

Just be careful not to cross thread it, or your life will become hell. Apparently it happens to a lot of ppl. Fluid is cheap, compared to removing the rack to repair threads. Take your time getting it started back in. Make sure it turns a few times with your fingers, before wrenching on it.

titansxt · Post by **titansxt** » Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:25 pm

occasional demons wrote:Make sure it turns a few times with your fingers, before wrenching on it.

People who don't do that deserve to go through some trouble. Live and learn.