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CEL And Code P0551??

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Anyone have any input on the "Power Steering Pressure Switch"?? This code says mine is bad and all it does is increase the idle speed while turning at idle......is it worth replacing??

BTW, I don't think it has ever worked as the idle speed has never increased while turning!!

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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switch is about $35. If you got the funds, replace it.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Yeah.....I just checked Rock Auto and it is $24.00 or so plus shipping...I'll probably just change it out!!

Have a lot of them failed??
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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I cant say Ive seen a lot of threads with the same issues so i guess not.
 
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Getting a new switch from CarQuest today....we'll see if that fixes it!!??

BTW, the idle does not change a bit when the wheels are turned indicating the switch is bad!!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Let us know if that resolves it. Pics are always welcomed
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Installed and driven a week....no more CEL....FIXED!!
 
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THX for the feedback
 
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