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Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection




Component Description
The power steering oil pressure switch is attached to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. When a power steering load is detected, it signals the ECM. The ECM adjusts the IACV-AAC valve to increase the idle speed and adjust for the increased load.

Consult-II Reference Value In Data Monitor Mode:






ECM Terminals And Reference Value:






EC-PST/SW-01:




EC-PST/SW-01 Connector View:




Wiring Diagram


Super Multiple Junction (SMJ) - Terminal Arrangement:






Steps 1 - 3:




Steps 4 - 6:




Step 7:




Diagnostic Procedure