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P0553 - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Circuit High Input

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P0553 - POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT

Description:  Indicates the PSP sensor input signal was greater than the self-test maximum.
Possible Causes: 
  • PSP sensor damaged.
  • SIG RTN circuit shorted to power.
  • VREF circuit shorted to power.
  • PSP sensor signal circuit shorted to power.
  • Damaged PCM.
Diagnostic Aids:  View the PSP PID to monitor the PSP input.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to DT: Power Steering Pressure Sensor STEP 2 GO to DT: Power Steering Pressure Sensor STEP 2 GO to DT: Power Steering Pressure Sensor STEP 7
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