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Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch




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:




Specification data are reference values.

ECM Terminals and Reference Value:




Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and 32 (ECM ground).

EC-PST/SW-01:




Wiring Diagram

Steps 1 - 3:




Steps 4 - 6:




Diagnostic Procedure

Component Inspection

1. Disconnect power steering oil pressure switch harness connector then start engine.







2. Check continuity between terminal 1 and ground.
If NG, replace power steering oil pressure switch.