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Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection

POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SWITCH INSPECTION [LF]

NOTE: Before performing the following inspection, make sure to follow the procedure as indicated in the troubleshooting flowchart. (See HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.)

Continuity Inspection
1. Inspect the following items:
- Power steering fluid amount (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)
- Power steering-related inspection (See STEERING LOCATION INDEX.)

2. Disconnect the PSP switch connector.
3. Start the engine.
4. Verify that the continuity between PSP switch terminal A and body ground is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the CPP switch.
- If the monitor item condition/specification (reference) is not within the specification, even though there is no malfunction, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".






Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector.




2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short circuit (continuity Inspection).

Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.
- PSP switch terminal A and PCM terminal 2T

Short circuit
- If there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.
- PSP switch terminal A and body ground