Live Manual
Engine Error

P0550

Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Severity
Medium

Symptoms

Engine stalls when turning at low speeds, rough idle when turning wheel

Common Causes

  • Defective Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor
  • Low power steering fluid
  • Damaged wiring harness
  • Bad steering pump

How to Fix

  1. 1 Replace PSP sensor
  2. 2 Top off power steering fluid
  3. 3 Repair damaged wiring
  4. 4 Replace power steering pump
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$20 $400

Fluid top-off: $20; PSP Sensor: $100 - $200