SFI SYSTEM(w/o EGR System), Diagnostic DTC:P0550,P0552 and P0553

DTC Code DTC Name
P0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input

DESCRIPTION

The power steering oil pressure switch is turned on when a power steering wheel load is generated by turning the steering wheel. The ECM regulates the engine idling speed according to the voltage output of the sensor.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Memory

P0550

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is below 0.28 V, or higher than 4.9 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0552

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input

Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is below 0.28 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

P0553

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input

Power steering oil pressure switch voltage is higher than 4.9 V for 0.5 seconds while the engine is running (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in power steering oil pressure switch circuit

  • Power steering oil pressure switch

  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

WIRING DIAGRAM

A231455E07

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM monitors the switch voltage and uses this value to regulate the engine idling speed. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the power steering oil pressure switch and stores a DTC.

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

  1. Idle the engine for 5 seconds or more.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:
  • If other DTCs related to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are stored simultaneously, there may be an open circuit between terminal E2 and body ground.

  • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  • Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [Power Steering Signal] (Click here).

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH)

    1. Disconnect the ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the power steering oil pressure switch connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      C23-2 (PSP) - C29-16 (PSP)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      C23-1 (VC) - C28-15 (VCV1)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      C23-3 (E2) - C29-7 (E2)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      C23-2 (PSP) or C29-16 (PSP) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      C23-1 (VC) or C28-15 (VCV1) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Result

      OK

      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK
  2. REPLACE POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

    1. Replace the power steering oil pressure switch.

      Click here

      Result

      Result

      NEXT

    NEXT
  3. CONFIRM WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      P0550, P0552 and/or P0553 is output

      A

      No DTC is output

      B

    A

    REPLACE ECM

    B

    END