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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 09:00 AM
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So now I've had someone look at the leak and it seems to be coming from the Power Steering Sensor. That should be an easy fix. Now I have new hoses not yet installed but will probably do them too. What the heck does a sensor do with regard to the power steering?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 02:56 PM
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Basically tells the engine to idle up a bit when you have the steering at full lock. Keeps it from stalling.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2020 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Basically tells the engine to idle up a bit when you have the steering at full lock. Keeps it from stalling.
Well that's pretty special then. Hopefully the special socket I got for the Oil Pressure Sensor will work for the Power Steering Pressure Sensor.
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