P0553

Power Steering Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased effort when turning the steering wheel
Unstable engine operation at idle
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Malfunction of the power steering pressure sensor
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Problems with sensor connectors
Malfunction of the power steering control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness and sensor connectors
Measure the resistance and voltage of the pressure sensor
Replace the power steering pressure sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the power steering system

Related codes

P0550 P0551 P0552 P0554