DTC P1650: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Out Of Self-Test Range

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DTC P1650: POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SWITCH OUT OF SELF-TEST RANGE

Description:	In the key on engine off (KOEO) self-test, this DTC indicates the PSP input to the powertrain control module (PCM) is high. In the key on engine running (KOER) self-test, this DTC indicates the PSP input did not change state.
Possible Causes:	The steering wheel must be turned during KOER self-test PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP signal or ground circuit open PSP signal circuit short to ground
Diagnostic Aids:	Check if the vehicle was towed or a power steering repair was carried out. Observe the PSP PID while checking the wires for intermittent concerns.
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	GO to PINPOINT TEST FF .	GO to PINPOINT TEST FF .	-