Re: P0551

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Wed Apr 12 2006 - 18:54:32 EDT


On Apr 12, 2006, at 17:07, Bill Pitz wrote:
>
> Just got a MIL on my truck and got the following code:
>
> P0551: Power steering switch failure
>
> Which is described as:
> "Incorrect input state detected for the power steering circuit. PL:
> High pressure seen at high speed."
>
>
> Any ideas where I should begin with this one?
>

I don't know where you need to start but get it taken care of ASAP.
a guy in my 4x4 club had that switch fail, his PS pump pumped fluid
back through the switch into the entire engine bay wiring harness.
contaminated every single connector with PS fluid.

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