Can anyone help me locate the power steering pressure switch on a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan - 3.0 v6? I'm pretty sure it's the root of the problems I've been having (car stalls after hard turns), but for the life of me I can't find it... Thanks to anyone that may know!

 

If it has a power steering pressure switch, it is on the steering rack next to where the lines connect. Not all vans have them.

 

Thanks Tizzy! I spent a good portion of my morning examing the lines, rack, and pump, and am pretty sure my model doesn't have a pressure switch...not sure why advance auto parts has one in their system for my model?? I've cleaned the throttle body, replaced the pcv, replaced the valve cover gaskets. Do you have any ideas on other issues that would cause my caravan to stall after a 90 degree or better turn? I appreciate the help. This thing is driving me crazy.

 

Your engine RPM maybe too low, when going into turns. Hold the steering wheel to a lock position and check the RPM reading.

 

When it stalls is it sudden or is there a slow rpm decline?

 

Tizzy or MT. Just curious. If there is no pressure switch what tells the PCM to open the IAC valve to boost idle RPM during steering movement in order to overcome the increased load on the engine from a loaded PS pump?

 

Its a sudden stall. You can feel the hesitation in power after certain turns, and if i'm fast enough, i will give it a little gas and prevent the stall. I replaced the idle air control valve yesterday, and the problem is still there...